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Table of Contents | 2014 | March
Keys To Running A Successful Naturopathic Specialty Practice
By Darin Ingels, ND I should qualify the title of this article by stating that I had never intended to be a specialist in my practice. Like most of use when we graduate naturopathic medical school, we feel prepared to go out and tackle to myriad of maladies that...
Rebirth of the Body: The Spring Cleanse
Sussanna Czeranko, ND Americans who eat meat three times a day and wash their meals down with coffee, tea, and ice water are a nation of dyspeptics, employing a vast army of physicians and dentists and spending millions of dollars for poisonous drugs and patent...
It’s Really Got a Hold on Me: Two Curious Cases of Kali Bromatum
Tara Peyman, ND Case Study 1 38-year-old Man With Schizoaffective Disorder Jacob had been responding well to homeopathic Hyoscyamus for about 1 year. Prior to treatment at my office, he had several psychotic and manic episodes with jealousy, hypersexuality, and...
Urban Anxiety, Made Simple
Fred Lisanti, ND, LAc People with an anxiety disorder are 3 to 5 times more likely to go to the doctor, and 6 times more likely to be hospitalized for psychiatric disorders than those who do not suffer from anxiety disorders.1 By 1990 the cost already constituted...
What’s That I Hear? A Case of Tinnitus
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND His chief complaint is tinnitus. We generally do not like that one, as it is often difficult to move this problem. The sound of the tinnitus is low in tone. It is not constant but rather comes every 15 minutes or so, lasting only a few...
The Antidepressant Myth: The Neurotransmitter—Mental Illness Disconnect
Daniel Heller, ND Little could be further from the truth. The neurotransmitter/monoamine/brain chemistry imbalance theory of depression and mental illness is a pseudoscientific myth2 and a marketing miracle.3 At the cutting edge of neuroscience and neuropharmacology,...
Common Supplements for Anxiety: A Review of the Evidence
Christopher Habib, BSc (Hons), ND Chris Roberts, BSc, BEd, ND Anxiety can take many forms. Physical symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) include fatigue, headaches, muscle tension, muscle aches, difficulty swallowing, trembling, twitching, irritability,...
Genetics and Anxiety
Bradley Bush, ND A lot of things get handed down from generation to generation. Some items, like antiques, are typically well received and cherished. Unfortunately, we are not always able to choose what gets handed down. Our genetic code is also passed along from...
Cold Feet and Water Treading
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE If the feet are neglected, the whole body suffer. -Father Sebastian Kneipp, 1901, 178 Nothing else can be more recommended to young and old than walking bare-footed in snow. -Father Sebastian Kneipp, 1904, 38 It may appear a simple matter...
March 2014 | Anxiety, Depression and Insomnia
Volume 10 Issue 3 The Antidepressant Myth: The Neurotransmitter--- Mental Illness Disconnect..................................>> cover Daniel Heller, ND Common Supplements for Anxiety........................................................>> bottom of...
Cold Feet and Water-Treading
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE If the feet are neglected, the whole body suffers. Father Sebastian Kneipp, 1901, p.178 Nothing else can be more recommended to young and old than walking bare-footed in snow. Father Sebastian Kneipp, 1904, p.38 It may appear a simple matter...
Connecting the Cell & the Self: A Mind-Body Approach to Anxiety & Depression
Paul Epstein, ND Nicola St. Mary, ND There are many naturopathic approaches to anxiety and depression. This article will focus on mind-body therapeutic interventions, including mindfulness and mind-body counseling. These modalities have been shown to enhance cellular,...
Mood and Leaky Gut: From Science Fiction to Scientific Fact
Peter Bongiorno, ND, LAc Anxiety disorders are the most common of the psychiatric illnesses in the United States, with approximately 30% of Americans experiencing anxiety-related symptoms during their lifetime,1 and 18% having an anxiety disorder.2 According to the...
Uprooting Anxiety
Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common illness that can disrupt quality of life and impact overall sustainable wellness. Anxiety in patients presents as a mood disorder or can present with physical symptoms only. Because of its...
Archived Case Studies and Featured Content
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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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...
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...
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Allergy Research News Release
RAZI BERRY Allergy Research Group Announces Peer-Reviewed Publication Advancing Thyroid and Endocrine Integration Science Collaborative research led by ARG’s Medical Affairs and Scientific Advisory Board reinforces the company’s commitment to thyroid category...
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...
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