Tolle Causam Iva Lloyd, BScH, RPE, ND Consciousness plays a tremendous role in both objective and subjective health status, but the understanding of how it is formed continues to be an area of great debate and mystery. New advances in physics are shedding some light...
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Table of Contents | 2013 | June
Forward Into the Past: Reclaiming Our Roots Through an Inclusive Model of Medicine
Andrea Gruszecki, ND There is a growing debate in our profession about how we, as NDs, move into the 21st century. I continue to read NDNR articles by Dr. Robert Kellum that urge a return to our roots (which I support wholeheartedly), but through a specific...
Why Being Vulnerable is Good for Your Health
Naturopathic Perspective Jody Stanislaw, ND You are not perfect. Nor am I. But guess what? Nobody is. It doesn’t matter what letters we have after our name. We are all human. Humans make mistakes. Humans get sad. Humans get mad. Humans feel insecure. Humans doubt...
Assessing and Treating Blockages to Healing
Restoring the Body’s Ability to Self-Heal, Auto-Regulate, and Adapt to Challenges Mikhael Adams, BSc, ND Helping the human body to heal is not complicated. Our body was imbued with the will to survive and to heal itself. Nonetheless, as practitioners of Nature Cure,...
Menopause Support On All Levels: Can Hot Flashes Be a Spiritual Experience?
Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG) Memoirs of a Perimenopausal Woman I’m lying in my bed at night, sound asleep, deep in a dream. From somewhere comes a feeling in my dantian—a clicking sensation, like a switch being turned. In my subtle awakened state, I recognize this...
Childhood Trauma and Adult Disease: What’s the Real Diagnosis?
Paul Epstein, ND “Traumatic events of the earliest years of infancy and childhood are not lost but, like a child’s footprints in wet cement, are often preserved life-long. Time does not heal the wounds that occur in those earliest years; time conceals them. They are...
Science and Mind-Body Medicine: There is no refuting the science behind the mind-body connection
Jim Massey, ND Aristotle stated, “soul and body react sympathetically upon one another.”1 This connection between the mind, body, and soul or spirit has been debated throughout the ages. The history of this debate has been highlighted and dictated by the great...
Bloodless Surgery and Mechanotherapy
Nature Cure Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE Dr. Benedict Lust, the Father of Naturopathy and a strong advocate for Natural Healing methods, requested in 1918 in the Universal Naturopathic Encyclopedia, that some Naturopath develop Bloodless Surgery Technique, etc. He...
An Unplanned Case Study of 1 (Me!)
David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN I have decided to share a story with you, my colleagues. In the process, I will disclose some medical information about myself that some may find potentially embarrassing. I know it is also a bit gross, but hey, you are all...
Managing Mind-Body Medicine in a World of Obstacles
Tolle Totum Moshe Daniel Block, ND, HMC In March 2011, I published an NDNR article titled “Establishing the Mind-Body Connection in the Treatment of Auto-Immune Illness,”1 discussing my experience of how I helped myself and others heal from myasthenia gravis. Since...
Letter to the Editor: OncANP
Letter to the Editor Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO I am writing in response to the Letter to the Editor printed in the April, 2013 issue of NDNR. The writer of that letter expressed misgivings about the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP) and the...
Seeking Part-time Office Space
Debra Davenport is seeking part-time office space (lease and/or profit sharing) in a Scottsdale or Phoenix ND practice. She brings over 20 years of professional experience and a reputation as an international authority in the areas of wellness, image, and career...
Wanted: Naturopathic Doctor to Direct the Holistic Medicine Department
Wanted: Naturopathic Doctor to direct the holistic medicine department of a large, multidisciplinary pain management clinic in San Jose, California. In addition to providing direct patient care, the ND will be in charge of coordination of a team of practitioners (LAc,...
June 2013 | Mind-Body Medicine
Managing Mind-Body Medicine in a World of Obstacles.......................>> cover Moshe Daniel Block, ND, HMC Childhood Trauma and Adult Disease What’s the Real Diagnosis?.............................>> bottom of cover Paul Epstein, ND Life by...
Botanical Therapies for Headaches
Jillian Stansbury, ND Headache Pathophysiology and Botanical Considerations Headache is one of the most common medical complaints treated in general clinical practices and is a significant public health burden, in terms of suffering, disrupted family interactions, and...
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Quantum Fields and Frequency Medicine
RAZI BERRY Quantum Fields and Frequency Medicine A Conversation with Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff Fehling on Remote Quantum Technology and Human Performance Interest in frequency medicine and subtle energy technologies continues to grow within integrative and...
Increased Intracellular NAD+ Levels via Oral Supplementation With a Novel Liposomal Delivery Method: A Non-Randomized Crossover Study
Blair E, Miller A, McDonald R. Introduction: NAD+ is a critical coenzyme for cellular energy production, DNA repair, and sirtuin activity, with levels known to decline with age. While oral NAD+ supplementation is proposed for healthy aging benefits, its efficacy in...
Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV) as a Contributor to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Dr. Todd Maderis, ND Exploring immune dysregulation, viral reactivation, mitochondrial impairment, and treatment implications in post-EBV fatigue syndromes. Abstract This article examines the role of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) reactivation and immune exhaustion in the...
Intravenous Phosphatidylcholine in Severe Refractory Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: A Case Report
Melanie Stein, ND Clinical improvement in treatment-refractory MCAS with normal conventional biomarkers and profound oral intolerance through membrane lipid therapy. This case report describes a 34-year-old woman with severe, treatment-refractory mast cell activation...
Pamela Frank Micronutrient Deficiencies and Glucose Dysregulation
Lara Briden A Troubleshooting Approach to Insulin Resistance
Dr. Frasier And The Health Impacts of Microplastics
Is Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction Reversible? A Case-Based, Integrative Approach
S.A Decker Weiss, NMD, FASA, PLC A complex ischemic cardiomyopathy case exploring myocardial recovery through guideline-directed medical therapy, device support, metabolic optimization, and experimental regenerative adjuncts. Abstract This case report examines...
Strive Compounding Pharmacy Files Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk
ARCADIA TALLMAN Strive Compounding Pharmacy has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, alleging a coordinated effort to suppress competition and restrict patient access to lawful compounded GLP-1 medications. The complaint, filed on...
The First Health Food Store in America Was Opened by a Naturopathic Doctor in 1896
In 1896, a 24-year-old German immigrant named Benedict Lust opened a small store in New York City. He called it a “Kneipp store,” named after Father Sebastian Kneipp, the German priest whose water cure treatments had saved Lust’s life after conventional doctors gave...
Three Endocrine Axes Share One Energy Budget for Stress Resilience
Three Endocrine Axes Share One Energy Budget for Stress Resilience Mitochondrial reserve capacity constrains the HPA, thyroid, and gonadal systems simultaneously, determining whether stress responses stay adaptive or consolidate into chronic dysfunction. When a...
AANP and AANMC Urge Naturopathic Community to Act: Proposed Federal Rule Threatens ND Student Loan Access and Future Workforce
Washington, DC — The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) are calling on naturopathic physicians, students, patients, and all allies to urgently submit public comments opposing a...
Physician’s Choice Awards and Summit – Interview with Joah Santos
Physician's Choice Awards and Summit – Interview with Joah Santos Host: Razi BerryGuest: Joah Santos (Expert on Tribalism, Marketing Strategist for Fortune 500s, NGOs, and Governments) In this episode, Razi Berry sits down with Joah Santos, a renowned expert on...
The Night Sky Changed Emotional State in 2.5 Minutes
Night sky photos activated all 6 dimensions of awe, increased positive emotion, and restored mental focus in under 3 minutes. People Who Looked at the Night Sky Felt Vastly Different Within Minutes Photographs of deep space and starry night skies activated all 6...
The First Health Food Store in America Was Opened by a Naturopathic Doctor in 1896
In 1896, a 24-year-old German immigrant named Benedict Lust opened a small store in New York City. He called it a “Kneipp store,” named after Father Sebastian Kneipp, the German priest whose water cure treatments had saved Lust’s life after conventional doctors gave...
Three Endocrine Axes Share One Energy Budget for Stress Resilience
Three Endocrine Axes Share One Energy Budget for Stress Resilience Mitochondrial reserve capacity constrains the HPA, thyroid, and gonadal systems simultaneously, determining whether stress responses stay adaptive or consolidate into chronic dysfunction. When a...
AANP and AANMC Urge Naturopathic Community to Act: Proposed Federal Rule Threatens ND Student Loan Access and Future Workforce
Washington, DC — The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) are calling on naturopathic physicians, students, patients, and all allies to urgently submit public comments opposing a...
Physician’s Choice Awards and Summit – Interview with Joah Santos
Physician's Choice Awards and Summit – Interview with Joah Santos Host: Razi BerryGuest: Joah Santos (Expert on Tribalism, Marketing Strategist for Fortune 500s, NGOs, and Governments) In this episode, Razi Berry sits down with Joah Santos, a renowned expert on...
The Night Sky Changed Emotional State in 2.5 Minutes
Night sky photos activated all 6 dimensions of awe, increased positive emotion, and restored mental focus in under 3 minutes. People Who Looked at the Night Sky Felt Vastly Different Within Minutes Photographs of deep space and starry night skies activated all 6...
Environmental Stressors Now Cause 1 in 5 Cardiovascular Deaths
ARCADIA TALLMAN Air pollution, noise, chemicals, and climate events cause an estimated 4 to 6 million of the 20 million annual cardiovascular deaths worldwide, exceeding many traditional risk factors, according to a joint ESC, ACC, AHA, and WHF statement. Four Major...
Air Pollution Disrupted Menstrual Cycles in Premenopausal Women
Common traffic and industrial exhaust gases disrupted estrogen and progesterone cycling, damaged ovarian tissue, and shortened menstrual intervals in premenopausal women, yet environmental exposure history remains absent from standard reproductive health evaluations....
Thymosin Alpha-1 Restored Immune Function Across Five Organ Systems
ARCADIA TALLMAN The thymus peptide upregulated 1,198 genes tied to energy metabolism, DNA repair, and cell cycle regulation. The Thymus Shrinks With Age and Takes Immune Function With It The thymus gland loses 95% of its immature immune cells with age, and the peptide...
Fluoxetine During Development Damaged Hearing and the Brainstem
ARCADIA TALLMAN Fluoxetine exposure during early auditory development drove 91 gene expression changes in the brainstem, reduced the stability of mature neural circuits, and left lasting hair-cell damage in the inner ear. Fluoxetine Changed the Developing Auditory...
Eight Communities You Never Thought of That Can Be a Goldmine for Finding New Patients
Advancing Public Health Through Community Alignment Valuing self-reliance and freedom, certain enthusiast groups are naturally drawn to holistic, naturopathic, and integrative care because it aligns with their ethos of personal autonomy and preparedness. These are...
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Quantum Fields and Frequency Medicine
RAZI BERRY Quantum Fields and Frequency Medicine A Conversation with Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff Fehling on Remote Quantum Technology and Human Performance Interest in frequency medicine and subtle energy technologies continues to grow within integrative and...
Increased Intracellular NAD+ Levels via Oral Supplementation With a Novel Liposomal Delivery Method: A Non-Randomized Crossover Study
Blair E, Miller A, McDonald R. Introduction: NAD+ is a critical coenzyme for cellular energy production, DNA repair, and sirtuin activity, with levels known to decline with age. While oral NAD+ supplementation is proposed for healthy aging benefits, its efficacy in...
IS TYLENOL SAFE DURING PREGNANCY?
Understanding Risk Factors, Not Causation Learn how much Tylenol pregnant women can safely take, what risk factors matter, and why glutathione status—not acetaminophen itself—determines safety during pregnancy. IN THIS ARTICLE • Key Takeaways: Tylenol Safety...
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Strive Compounding Pharmacy Files Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk
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