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Table of Contents | 2014 | August
PCH | SharePractice
How does supporting naturopathic medicine relate to your company culture? SharePractice is the first Integrative Medical reference that doctors use at the point of care to share best practices. Doctors search for any diagnosis and see every available treatment...
PCH | Restorative Formulations
How does supporting naturopathic medicine relate to your company culture? RF is focused on philanthropy, physician education, and providing superior quality ingredients. Approximately 95% of our botanical extracts are certified organic or wildcrafted, and in some...
Putting Patient Tools to Work
5 Reasons Naturopathic Doctors Should Curate their Patient Education James Maskell Every doctor knows, at the Latin root of his or her profession, doctor means teacher. That aspect of the art of medicine has been somewhat lost in our current, patriarchal medical...
The New Federal Compounding Law
Compounding Problems for Your Practice and Patients? Mike Corrado This past November, Congress passed – and the president signed into law – the Drug Quality and Security Act (HR 3204). The impetus for federal involvement was the sale in 2012 of tainted sterile...
PCH | Wise Woman Herbals®
How does your company culture support naturopathic medicine? Wise Woman Herbals® was founded in 1989 by a naturopath for naturopaths. We offer the most comprehensive line of high quality botanical supplements to professionals with formulas based on the eclectics and...
Optimizing the HPA Axis
Lise Alschuler, ND For many patients, chronic stress is a fact of modern life. Yet, while most clinicians are keenly aware that stress can play a major role in the development of disease, it’s also important to be familiar with how the underlying stress response...
Graves’ Disease: Natural Treatment Considerations
Saul Marcus, ND Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease that produces hyperthyroidism. I got started working with Graves’ disease patients by writing a series of web pages on hypothyroidism. Without thinking much about it, I included a few paragraphs about Graves’...
Grief Recovery & Bedside Manner: Feelings First
Russell P. Friedman The Grief Recovery Institute (of which I’m the executive director) has been connected to the funeral industry for more than 35 years. We’ve also been linked with the clergy from all religions, since they are also at the forefront when there’s been...
Endometriosis: Preserving Fertility By Treating It Holistically
Amy Day, ND When a woman presents to her allopathic doctor seeking help for managing her endometriosis (endo), nearly every treatment offered to her will impair her fertility. Hysterectomy, hormonal contraceptives, levonogestrel-releasing-IUD, and leuprolide...
Unexplained Infertility: Solving the Puzzle with Naturopathic Medicine
Shawna Darou, ND As naturopathic doctors searching for the root cause of illness, we are in a unique position with regard to a fertility work-up, in that we are already trained to look for what is missing. “Unexplained infertility” is a diagnosis given to couples when...
Fertile over 40
Dr. Jaclyn Chasse, N.D Today, changes in societal norms have led to couples, and women in particular, having children later in life. According to the CDC US National Vital Statistics Report from 2010, women over 40 are the only age group where birth rates are on the...
Beyond the Hormonal Triad: The Liver as an Important Source of Cortisol
Monique Hallee, BScHK, ND So often, support of the adrenal glands is included in naturopathic treatment plans. A common thought is that if you treat the adrenals, you also have to treat other hormone producers, like the thyroid and sex organs (ovaries or testes)....
August 2014 | Fertility and Endocrinology
Volume 10 Issue 8 Fertile over 40......................>>cover Jaclyn Chasse, ND Optimizing the HPA Axis...................>> bottom of cover Lise Alschuler, ND Endometriosis: Preserving Fertility By Treating It Holistically.....................>>14...
IVF Integrative Fertility Support: Part 1
Masina Wright, ND ART, or Assisted Reproductive Technology, has become mainstream medical practice. Many of our fertility patients will be women over 35 years of age, often already in the midst of #TTC (Trying To Conceive). Integrative medicine offers effective tools...
Archived Case Studies and Featured Content
The Role of Hormonal Changes in the Etiology and Treatment of Paternal Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Approximately 1 in 10 fathers experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder, yet paternal PMADs remain frequently overlooked. This review explores the hormonal and psychosocial changes accompanying fatherhood and their implications for recognizing, screening, and supporting paternal mental health.
Oral Curcumin and Artesunate Protocol in Prostatic Carcinoma: Case Study Series in PSA and Pathology Outcomes
Can curcumin and artesunate play a role in integrative prostate cancer care? This two-patient case series examines PSA trajectories and pathology during an oral botanical protocol incorporating curcumin and artesunate, while highlighting potential mechanisms, iron-related adverse effects, and the need for further clinical investigation.
A New Chapter in Pain Pharmacology: Suzetrigine, NaV1.8 Inhibition, and the Future of Non-Opioid Analgesia
Suzetrigine introduces a novel mechanism for treating moderate to severe acute pain by selectively inhibiting NaV1.8 channels on peripheral nociceptors. This review examines its mechanism, clinical efficacy, safety, and potential role within multimodal naturopathic and integrative pain management.
Beyond the Tumor: A Whole-Person Approach to Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance
Active surveillance does not have to mean simply “watching and waiting.” This case follows a man with localized intermediate-risk prostate cancer over approximately 20 months, integrating conventional oncologic monitoring with serial assessment and individualized management of metabolic health, inflammation, gastrointestinal dysbiosis, environmental exposures, nutrition, and lifestyle.
Naturopathic Medical Education: A Comprehensive Curriculum
Colleen Huber, NMD April 9 2026 The following is a comparison of my conventional medical education and subsequent naturopathic medical education. I wrote this in 2015, and now update it in April 2026, only with updated curriculum links and screenshots from the various...
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 A case study demonstrating how a simple occupational history uncovered chronic heavy metal exposure as a likely contributor to severe hypogonadism, highlighting the critical role of...
Reduction of Thyroid Antibodies with Tirzepatide in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: A Metabolic-Immune Case Report
Dr. Valerie Gettings, NMD 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 therapies in...
16-Hydroxyestrone, Enterohepatic Recirculation, and Dysmenorrhea: Personalizing Hormone Care Through Estrogen Metabolite Testing
Dr. Liz Bartman, ND 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. This case report examines a...
Nigella sativa: The Ancient Herbal Remedy Supporting Thyroid Resilience in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Lillea Hartwell, ND A comprehensive review of Nigella sativa seed oil, its active constituents, safety profile, pharmacology, and emerging clinical evidence for supporting immune regulation and thyroid function in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. This monograph reviews...
When Menopausal Symptoms Aren’t Menopause: Lessons from a Case of Pituitary Hypophysitis and the Value of Comprehensive Endocrine Assessment
Adrianne M. Cook, ND, FABNE A case report illustrating how fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, metabolic dysfunction, and vasomotor symptoms initially attributed to menopause revealed underlying hypopituitarism, central adrenal insufficiency, and secondary...
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S): When “Eat Less, Move More” Backfires in Active Adults
Ben Alter, MA, ND How chronic low energy availability disrupts metabolism, hormones, recovery, immune function, and performance—and why recreationally active individuals may be especially vulnerable. This article explores Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), a...
Vitamin D Beyond Bone Health: Emerging Roles in Immunity, Metabolic Health, PMOS, and Disease Prevention
Dr. Daniella Perri, ND From widespread deficiency to VDR signaling across tissues, this review synthesizes evidence on how vitamin D shapes immunity, infection severity (including COVID-19), tumor biology, uterine fibroids, metabolic syndrome, and PMOS—and outlines...
Liver-Centered Model of Midline Adiposity & MASLD
by Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA Discover how hepatic steatosis, insulin resistance, and liver dysfunction contribute to visceral fat accumulation, and explore evidence-informed assessment and treatment strategies that integrate modern hepatology with...
Nigella sativa: The Ancient Herbal Remedy Supporting Thyroid Resilience in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Lillea Hartwell, ND A comprehensive review of Nigella sativa seed oil, its active constituents, safety profile, pharmacology, and emerging clinical evidence for supporting immune regulation and thyroid function in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. This monograph reviews...
When Menopausal Symptoms Aren’t Menopause: Lessons from a Case of Pituitary Hypophysitis and the Value of Comprehensive Endocrine Assessment
Adrianne M. Cook, ND, FABNE A case report illustrating how fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, metabolic dysfunction, and vasomotor symptoms initially attributed to menopause revealed underlying hypopituitarism, central adrenal insufficiency, and secondary...
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S): When “Eat Less, Move More” Backfires in Active Adults
Ben Alter, MA, ND How chronic low energy availability disrupts metabolism, hormones, recovery, immune function, and performance—and why recreationally active individuals may be especially vulnerable. This article explores Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), a...
Vitamin D Beyond Bone Health: Emerging Roles in Immunity, Metabolic Health, PMOS, and Disease Prevention
Dr. Daniella Perri, ND From widespread deficiency to VDR signaling across tissues, this review synthesizes evidence on how vitamin D shapes immunity, infection severity (including COVID-19), tumor biology, uterine fibroids, metabolic syndrome, and PMOS—and outlines...
Liver-Centered Model of Midline Adiposity & MASLD
by Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA Discover how hepatic steatosis, insulin resistance, and liver dysfunction contribute to visceral fat accumulation, and explore evidence-informed assessment and treatment strategies that integrate modern hepatology with...
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Assessment: An Integrative Approach
Dr. Juline Savaya, ND Beyond “Unexplained” Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: An Integrative Approach to Immune, Hormonal, Thrombophilic, and Male-Factor Assessment Pregnancy loss occurs in approximately 15% to 20% of recognized pregnancies, though the true prevalence...
Migraines and Menopause: Two Case Studies
By Jillian Finker, ND Explore how naturopathic approaches effectively address hormonal migraines in menopausal women through real-life patient case studies. Summary: This article explores two case studies of women suffering from migraines during menopause. It...
Chronic Clostridioides difficile Infections: Two Naturopathic Case Studies
Exploring two complex cases of recurrent C. difficile infections unresponsive to antibiotics and FMT, and how naturopathic interventions supported long-term remission and restored quality of life. Short Description: Recurrent C. difficile infections pose a significant...
The 2026 AzureWellness Summit
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...
The Silent Male Infertility Epidemic: How Men Can Protect & Restore Their Fertility
Dr. Samuel Madeira, N.M.D. Infertility affects about 180 million people worldwide and at least 15% of couples in the United States alone. The far-too-often overlooked factor in fertility medicine today is the male contribution, accounting for the cause of 30-50% of...
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Quantum Energy Field and Its Effects on Cellular ATP Production Rates in Human Cells
Author: Robert Sheaff, PhD, and Ian Mitchell Abstract This study investigated whether quantum field exposure generated by Quantum Upgrade based on Leela Quantum technology, influences adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production in human cell lines. This double-blind...
Georgia State Brain Researchers Draw Cellular Blueprint for How We Think, Feel
A new study from experts with Georgia State University has achieved a long-standing goal in neuroscience: showing how the brain’s smallest components build the systems that shape thought, emotion and behavior, by demonstrating how specific cell types, chemical...
Brazilian Copper Chelation Study Puts Numbers Behind What We’ve Been Testing For
A new compound reduced hippocampal inflammation and improved memory in Alzheimer's model rats A research team in Brazil has published animal data showing a copper chelating compound can cross the blood brain barrier, pull copper out of beta amyloid plaques, and...
Featured News
Spring 2026 Conference: Advancing Care in the Era of Progressive Disease
Orchestrated by one of the leading authorities in naturopathic and integrative medicine, Dr. Paul Anderson will be presenting the 19th International hybrid CME conference for Advanced Applications in Medical Practice (AAMP) during May 15th to 17th in Scottsdale,...
Paris to Host Landmark Global Gathering for Naturopathic Medicine in 2026
10th Integrative & Naturopathic Medicine World Congress & Expo Returns for Its Milestone 10th Edition Paris — July 10–11, 2026 — The global stage is set for one of the most influential events in integrative healthcare as the 10th Integrative &...
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