Lisa Watson, ND Infertility, or the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sex, affects 1 in 6 couples worldwide.1,2 Male and female factor infertility are equally prevalent, with 40% ascribed to each male and female infertility, and 20% to either...
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Table of Contents | 2014 | August
PCOS and Contraception: A Wrench in the Works
Thara Vayali, BSc, MA, ND Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is also referred to as Anovulatory Androgen Excess, and a yet-to-be-determined name under development.1 This diagnosis of exclusion has thrown its net far and wide; as such, the assessment is fuzzy, the...
Voices of Naturopathic Research: Interviews with NCNM, Bastyr, SCNM, & NUHS Research Faculty
Mark Swanson, ND What are 5 interesting things about the naturopathic academic research departments? I wanted to find out, so I invited the Research Faculty Chairs from National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM), Bastyr University, National University of Health...
NCAT, or not to NCAT: Strategy or Bragging Rights?
David J. Schleich, PhD The naturopathic medical education network in North America does not include a standardized test among the requirements for admission to its 8 programs. Naturopathic educators rarely, if ever, bring the topic up, either in their own programs or...
Hypothyroid- Source or Scapegoat? The mistaken identity of a metabolic culprit.
Dr. Richard Maurer, ND The thyroid gland has become an unruly scapegoat in the pasture of self-help and wellness. As I write this, a search on Amazon reveals 7446 books, mostly self-help, about thyroid. The book descriptions offer an alluring answer to the questions...
Heart Rate Variability: The Why, What, and How of HRV and Its Importance in Private Practice – Part 1
Javdat Karimov, MD, NMD Evaluating heart rate variability (HRV) in clinical practice is important. This is because HRV is a reflection of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) that controls 90% of the body’s functions. The 2 branches of the ANS consist of the...
The Properties of Water Part 2
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE As a basis for the proper understanding of the uses and effects of water in diseased conditions, it is important to study and thoroughly master its action in health. Simon Baruch, 1898, p.3 Water is without doubt the most ancient of all...
PCH | Nordic Naturals
How does supporting Naturopathic Medicine relate to Nordic Naturals Company Culture? Nordic Naturals owes a debt of gratitude to health care professionals in Naturopathic Medicine. When Nordic Naturals was founded almost 20 years ago, it was Naturopathic doctors who...
PCH | Innate Response™
how does supporting naturopathic medicine relate to your company culture? INNATE Response™ shares a deep connection with the tenets of naturopathic medicine and with this passionate community of practitioners. Our mission is to improve lives and, like the naturopaths...
PCH | Kamedis
how does supporting naturopathic medicine relate to your company culture? Kamedis is a global provider of herbal based skin care products that combine ancient medical wisdom with modern technology. Kamedis was created by Chinese medicine practitioners specializing in...
PCH | Standard Homeopathic Company
how does supporting naturopathic medicine relate to your company culture? Standard Homeopathic Company recognizes Naturopathic Medicine is essential to shaping a better future for health care. We are dedicated to making safe, effective, and natural healthcare...
PCH |Seroyal
how does supporting naturopathic medicine relate to your company culture? Seroyal - Dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. Supporting naturopathic medicine is at the core of what we do everyday. For more than 30 years the team at Seroyal has focused on...
PCH | Hevert
How Does Supporting Naturopathic Medicine relate to your Company Culture? For Hevert, a family business with over 50 years of tradition, naturopathy, environmental protection and sustainability has always been at the heart of our philosophy. As one of the ten leading...
PCH | Diagnos-Techs
how does supporting naturopathic medicine relate to your company culture? The power of naturopathic medicine lies in its governing principles. These are the principles set naturopathy apart, and that Diagnos-Techs strives to uphold. Primum non nocere. We are...
PCH | Professional Formulas
how does supporting naturopathic medicine relate to your company culture? Professional Formulas has been providing the highest quality natural medicines to holistic practitioners for almost 30 years. We are committed to advancing the acceptance of natural products,...
Archived Case Studies and Featured Content
The Secret History Of Western Medicine & Big Pharma – W/ Advocate Razi Ann Berry
On the Shannon Joy radio show, Razi traced the history of medical education and the naturopathic medicine profession, and she examined the recent veto of the Florida naturopathic licensure bill, CS/SB 688. She explained how the Flexner Report and the funding...
The Missing Question: How Occupational Heavy Metal Exposure Contributed to Severe Testosterone Deficiency in a Young Male
Glenn B. Gero, ND, DSc, M.E.S., R.H. (AHG), EndoANP Kareem Kandil, MD, ND Subheadline A case study demonstrating how a simple occupational history uncovered chronic heavy metal exposure as a likely contributor to severe hypogonadism, highlighting the critical...
Reduction of Thyroid Antibodies with Tirzepatide in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: A Metabolic-Immune Case Report
Dr. Valerie Gettings, NMD Subheadline A case report exploring how low-dose tirzepatide improved insulin resistance, thyroid function, and thyroid autoantibody levels in a patient with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, highlighting the emerging role of metabolic...
16-Hydroxyestrone, Enterohepatic Recirculation, and Dysmenorrhea: Personalizing Hormone Care Through Estrogen Metabolite Testing
Dr. Liz Bartman, ND Subheadline A case-based exploration of how urinary estrogen metabolites can reveal hidden patterns of estrogen recirculation, gut-liver dysfunction, and hormone clearance that contribute to menstrual pain and heavy bleeding. Short...
Progesterone Resistance and Implantation Failure: An Integrative Approach to Endometrial Receptivity
Dr. BreAnna Guan, ND Subheadline A whole-person exploration of how inflammation, endocrine disruptors, metabolic dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, and stress may impair progesterone signaling and compromise fertility. Short Description This article examines...
Age-Related Fertility Decline: Improving Oocyte Quality Through Integrative Naturopathic Care
Dr. Shannon Sinsheimer, ND Subheadline A clinical review of mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and evidence-informed nutritional strategies to support oocyte maturation, embryo quality, and successful conception in advanced reproductive age. ...
Restoration of Cycle Regularity and Healthy Pregnancy in a 41-Year-Old Woman with Diminished Ovarian Reserve: A Naturopathic Case Report
Dr. Aumatma Simmons, ND Subheadline A root-cause fertility case exploring hormonal optimization, vaginal microbiome restoration, luteal phase support, and individualized naturopathic care in advanced reproductive age. Short Description This case report...
Natural Conception Following Ovarian PRP and Integrative Naturopathic Fertility Care: Two Case Reports
Dr. Emmalyn Pratt, ND Subheadline Two fertility case reports exploring the potential role of ovarian platelet-rich plasma (PRP) alongside naturopathic interventions in women with diminished ovarian reserve, recurrent pregnancy loss, and failed assisted...
From Protocols to Precision: Using Organic Acid Testing to Personalize IVF Preparation
Dr. Shannon Iselin, ND Subheadline How metabolomic assessment of oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, and nutrient sufficiency may help optimize reproductive outcomes beyond conventional fertility markers. Short Description This article explores the...
NWHSU Launches New Doctor of Clinical Nutrition in Functional & Integrative Nutrition
Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is proud to announce the launch of its new Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) in Functional and Integrative Nutrition– a practice-focused doctoral degree designed for nutrition and healthcare professionals ready to...
Rethinking Mental Health Treatment: The Clinical Case for Natural Neurotransmitter Support
Dr. Jaquel Patterson, ND, Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland, ND, and Dr. Devin Miles, ND A clinical review of evidence-based botanical and nutritional compounds that support serotonergic, dopaminergic, GABAergic, and stress-response pathways in...
Ovulation-Triggered Migraine: A Naturopathic Clinical Case Study
By Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA A 38-year-old female with predictable mid-cycle and late luteal migraines achieved relief through an integrative approach combining nutrition, botanicals, supplementation, and conventional care. Short...
Mediterranean Diet and Olive Oil in Women’s Health: Clinical Evidence and Applications
By Dr. Artemis Morris, ND From ancestral kitchen wisdom to modern research, exploring how the Mediterranean diet supports hormonal health, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, and longevity. Short Description This article examines the Mediterranean diet as a...
Lactational Mastitis: Naturopathic and Integrative Treatment Protocols
Dr. Daniella Perri, ND Understanding the causes, symptoms, and evidence-based conventional and alternative therapies — including probiotics, allicin, and therapeutic ultrasound — to support recovery and prevent recurrence. Short Description: This article...
NWHSU Launches New Doctor of Clinical Nutrition in Functional & Integrative Nutrition
Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is proud to announce the launch of its new Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) in Functional and Integrative Nutrition– a practice-focused doctoral degree designed for nutrition and healthcare professionals ready to...
Rethinking Mental Health Treatment: The Clinical Case for Natural Neurotransmitter Support
Dr. Jaquel Patterson, ND, Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland, ND, and Dr. Devin Miles, ND A clinical review of evidence-based botanical and nutritional compounds that support serotonergic, dopaminergic, GABAergic, and stress-response pathways in...
Ovulation-Triggered Migraine: A Naturopathic Clinical Case Study
By Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA A 38-year-old female with predictable mid-cycle and late luteal migraines achieved relief through an integrative approach combining nutrition, botanicals, supplementation, and conventional care. Short...
Mediterranean Diet and Olive Oil in Women’s Health: Clinical Evidence and Applications
By Dr. Artemis Morris, ND From ancestral kitchen wisdom to modern research, exploring how the Mediterranean diet supports hormonal health, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, and longevity. Short Description This article examines the Mediterranean diet as a...
Lactational Mastitis: Naturopathic and Integrative Treatment Protocols
Dr. Daniella Perri, ND Understanding the causes, symptoms, and evidence-based conventional and alternative therapies — including probiotics, allicin, and therapeutic ultrasound — to support recovery and prevent recurrence. Short Description: This article...
Naturopathic Dementia Prevention: Clinical Strategies for Neurodegeneration
Dr. Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA A practical framework addressing injury load, neuroplastic repair, and multi-domain interventions including lifestyle, diet, sleep, stress, and targeted nutraceutical strategies. Short Description This...
Estrogen Metabolism and the Gut Microbiome: Clinical Strategies for Hormone Detoxification
Dr. Holly Lucille, RN, ND A comprehensive review of liver detoxification phases, the estrobolome, and lifestyle, nutritional, and botanical strategies to support healthy estrogen balance. Short Description This article explores estrogen metabolism...
Integrative Treatment of Anxiety and Depression: A Clinical Case Report
Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND A six-year case study demonstrating the role of nutrition, lifestyle, and psychotherapeutic interventions in resolving complex mental health conditions. Short Description This case report details the successful resolution of anxiety,...
Integrative Treatment of PCOS, Endometriosis, and Perimenopause: Addressing the Hormone-Inflammation Cycle
Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc (Hons), ND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) in May 2026 through an international consensus published in The Lancet. The new name reflects the hormonal, metabolic, and systemic...
Naturopathic Support for Age-Related eGFR Decline: A Clinical Guide
Dr. Jenna Henderson, ND A clinical overview of kidney function changes with aging, common diagnostic pitfalls, and natural approaches to support renal health in older adults. Short Description This article examines the natural decline in kidney function...
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The Secret History Of Western Medicine & Big Pharma – W/ Advocate Razi Ann Berry
On the Shannon Joy radio show, Razi traced the history of medical education and the naturopathic medicine profession, and she examined the recent veto of the Florida naturopathic licensure bill, CS/SB 688. She explained how the Flexner Report and the funding...
Co-Prescribing Probiotics with Antibiotics: The Case for Omni-Biotic AB 10
Omni-Biotic Human clinical trials demonstrate that functionally targeted Omni-Biotic AB 10 prevents diarrhea, reduces C. difficile risk, and eliminates multidrug resistant organism colonization in the gut. Introduction Antibiotics are among the most...
Quantum Energy Effects on Cell Recovery Rates
Author: Robert Sheaff, PhD, and Ian Mitchell Abstract This study investigated whether quantum field exposure generated by Leela Quantum Bloc Technology influences cell recovery rates in human cell lines. A series of double-blind experiments were conducted using Human...
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Building a Community of Practitioners to Inspire Healthier Families June 22–26 Five Day Virtual Event of Education, Insight, and Whole-Person Wellness AzureWell is pleased to announce the Azure Wellness Summit, a free five-day virtual event taking place June 22–26,...
NWHSU Launches New Doctor of Clinical Nutrition in Functional & Integrative Nutrition
Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is proud to announce the launch of its new Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) in Functional and Integrative Nutrition– a practice-focused doctoral degree designed for nutrition and healthcare professionals ready to...








