Sussanna Czeranko, ND Fruits should take the highest rank in our dietary, because, more than other products of the soil, they enjoy the free and uninterrupted exchange of the influences of light, heat and air by which the electrical forces of the sun are transmitted....
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Table of Contents | 2014 | July
The Smell of Pain
The Power of Olfaction in the Relief of Pain Sarah A. LoBisco, ND According to the American Academy of Pain Management (AAPM), millions of Americans suffer from pain. In fact, chronic pain affects more of the population than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer...
Topical Castor Oil
An Age-Old Remedy Provides Powerful Pain Relief Emily Telfair, ND My personal relationship with the castor plant began over 8 years ago when I was gifted a small castor seedling from my neighbor, an amateur horticulturist. Over the course of that summer, I watched my...
Multiple Sclerosis: Etiologic and Therapeutic Considerations
Todd A. Born, ND Multiple sclerosis is the most common autoimmune, inflammatory, demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS), with exact cause(s) being unknown. The disorder is variable in its clinical and pathologic nature, with multiple pathways...
Dysmenorrhea – It Isn’t Normal
Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG) The menstrual period is a phenomenon of nature experienced only by women. For some, it is considered a sacred time, a time for a woman to connect with her rhythm and cycle with nature, to recognize that her body is working with the...
Use It Or Lose It
The Therapeutic Power of Cold Water, Part 1 Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE Modern hydrotherapy does not ask acceptance of its clinical results unless it can furnish a fairly clear rationale of the action of its procedures. Dr Simon Baruch, 1898, p.29 Doubtless there are...
Becoming What We Fight
Specialty Boards in American Naturopathic Medical Education David J. Schleich, PhD These days Elsevier publishes an annual guide to medical specialties of US biomedicine. Unless one is aware of the proliferation of such groups since the 1930s, the list is astonishing...
Physical Medicine for Migraine
Case Study Shows the Power of Cervical Adjustments and Trigger-Point Release Student Scholarship – Honorable Mention Case Study Robyn Prescott, BA, BINM Alana Shaw, bsc, ND According to the International Headache Society guidelines, the Global Burden of Disease Survey...
Glutamine: A Solution for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy?
Malea MacOdrum, NCNM Loch chandler, ND, Msom, lac Student Scholarship – Honorable Mention Case Study Peripheral neuropathy is a serious and often treatment-limiting side effect of several common cancer chemotherapeutics. Aside from impacting activities of daily living...
Articular Neurology
How Osseous Manipulation Helps Joint Pain – A Neurological Explanation Nick Buratovich, NMD In the greater modality of physical medicine, osseous manipulation lies within the practice of manual medicine. Manual medicine, as osseous manipulation, is a touch treatment...
July 2014 | Neurology & Pain Medicine
Volume 10 Issue 7 Is It Really ADHD?...........................>>cover Rich Petke, NMD Physical Activity in Children and Youth................................>> bottom of cover Leslie Solomonian, ND Honorable Mention Research Review –...
Ozone Therapy: An Effective Solution for Acute and Chronic Pain
Bryan Rade, ND Ozone is a safe, inexpensive, and effective clinical tool with a wide range of therapeutic applications. Pain management is an area where ozone excels, and many studies have been done to demonstrate its analgesic properties. Ozone was first discovered...
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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...
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...
From PCOS to PMOS: What the Name Change Means for Your Practice
Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, ND A clinical review of the landmark renaming of PCOS to PMOS and why this shift reframes the condition as a whole-body endocrine and metabolic disorder requiring broader assessment and long-term care. This article explores the recent...
Collaborative Fertility Care: How Naturopathic Doctors and Nurse Practitioners Can Expand Integrative Treatment Options
Dr. Nora Pope ND, FCP A clinical exploration of how collaborative ND–NP care can bridge prescribing limitations, integrate restorative fertility strategies, and expand access to individualized reproductive treatment. This article examines the clinical value of...
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...
Naturopathic Approach to Women’s Hormone Health: From Menarche to Menopause
Dr. Serena Goldstein, ND A comprehensive review of hormonal changes, mood, metabolism, and integrative strategies to support women’s health at every life stage. Short Description This article explores hormonal changes across the female lifespan—from menarche...
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,...
Sequencing in Multi-Mycotoxin Illness: A Case Report on Binding Capacity, Immune Modulation, Membrane Support, and Glutathione Therapy
Dr. Autumn Frandsen, ND Abstract This case describes a 71-year-old female presenting with acute-onset neuropsychiatric and systemic symptoms following relocation to a new office environment. Laboratory evaluation revealed elevated complement component C4a and...
Glymphatic Detoxification: The Missing Link in Brain Health and Environmental Toxin Clearance
Dr. Millie (Millennia) Lytle ND, MPH, CNS Abstract Why optimizing glymphatic drainage is essential for cognitive resilience, detoxification, and the prevention of neurodegenerative and systemic disease. This clinical commentary explores the glymphatic system as a...
East Meets West: A Springtime Approach to Liver Detoxification
Dr. Heather Tynan, ND, DACM, Lac Abstract Bridging Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western physiology to support liver function, detoxification pathways, and systemic balance during the spring season. This article explores a seasonal, integrative approach to...
A Naturopathic Detox from the COVID Era: Healing the Profession Through Truth and Compassion
Charley Cropley, N.D Abstract A reflective exploration of professional conflict within naturopathic medicine and a vitalist framework for restoring integrity, dialogue, and collective healing. This commentary examines the impact of the COVID era on the...
Why Naturopathic Doctors Recommend Different Treatments: Understanding Individualized Care in Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Eli Camp, ND How vitalist principles, clinical judgment, and therapeutic order shape personalized treatment strategies for the same diagnosis. Abstract This article explains why two naturopathic doctors may recommend different treatments for the same...
Sequencing in Multi-Mycotoxin Illness: A Case Report on Binding Capacity, Immune Modulation, Membrane Support, and Glutathione Therapy
Dr. Autumn Frandsen, ND Abstract This case describes a 71-year-old female presenting with acute-onset neuropsychiatric and systemic symptoms following relocation to a new office environment. Laboratory evaluation revealed elevated complement component C4a and...
Glymphatic Detoxification: The Missing Link in Brain Health and Environmental Toxin Clearance
Dr. Millie (Millennia) Lytle ND, MPH, CNS Abstract Why optimizing glymphatic drainage is essential for cognitive resilience, detoxification, and the prevention of neurodegenerative and systemic disease. This clinical commentary explores the glymphatic system as a...
East Meets West: A Springtime Approach to Liver Detoxification
Dr. Heather Tynan, ND, DACM, Lac Abstract Bridging Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western physiology to support liver function, detoxification pathways, and systemic balance during the spring season. This article explores a seasonal, integrative approach to...
A Naturopathic Detox from the COVID Era: Healing the Profession Through Truth and Compassion
Charley Cropley, N.D Abstract A reflective exploration of professional conflict within naturopathic medicine and a vitalist framework for restoring integrity, dialogue, and collective healing. This commentary examines the impact of the COVID era on the...
Why Naturopathic Doctors Recommend Different Treatments: Understanding Individualized Care in Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Eli Camp, ND How vitalist principles, clinical judgment, and therapeutic order shape personalized treatment strategies for the same diagnosis. Abstract This article explains why two naturopathic doctors may recommend different treatments for the same...
Curcumin Benefits and Bioavailability: Separating Mechanism from Marketing
Devin Miles, ND Abstract This article reviews the clinical evidence supporting curcumin’s role in inflammation, joint health, and oxidative stress, including comparisons with conventional therapies such as NSAIDs. It also examines the challenges of curcumin...
GLP-1 Agonists and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs): Lipophilic Toxin Mobilization During Rapid Fat Loss
Michael E. McEvoy, Kareem Kandil, ND This article examines the potential for rapid fat loss induced by GLP-1 agonist therapies to mobilize stored lipophilic persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from adipose tissue into circulation. It reviews evidence from weight loss...
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 &...
Restorative Formulations Launches the NeuroSynergy Clinical Series
Four professional-grade formulas targeting distinct neurochemical pathways to support mood, stress resilience, and cognitive function are now available exclusively to licensed practitioners. Montpelier, VT, March 27, 2026 — Restorative Formulations has released the...
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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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...
Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization With Dr. Mark Atkinson
Dr. Mark Atkinson presented on endogenous stem cell mobilization using botanical supplements from StemRogen, focusing on their core product StemRogen Release. He explained how stem and progenitor cells are mobilized from the bone marrow in response to tissue damage...
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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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...
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,...
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