Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO A study published in November of 2013 suggests something rather peculiar – that exposure to very dilute laundry bleach may protect against radiation dermatitis. If you’ve ever followed a cancer patient as he or she went through radiation...
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Table of Contents | 2014 | May
Blended Learning: Our Trim Tab at Work in Naturopathic Medical Education
David J. Schleich, PhD It has been said that if the Titanic had had a trim tab (a small flap on the back edge of the main rudder; Figure 1), the helmsman could have turned the boat faster and thus have avoided the right-side collision which flooded 5 of her 16...
A Combined Approach to Acne Success: Beyond Systemic/Dietary Change Using Mesotherapy & In-Office Procedures
Michael Rahman, BSc, ND In clinical practice, acne vulgaris may be one of the most common forms of skin problems. Acne represents a chronic, inflammatory dermatosis affecting the hair follicle.1 It usually manifests as comedones (pimples), which may be open, closed,...
May 2014 | Dermatology and Anti-Aging Medicine
Volume 10 Issue 5 Atopic Dermatitis: Prevention and Treatment in Infants.............................>> cover Ashley Weber, HBSC, ND Acne Vulgaris: Mechanism-Based Treatment Options.....................................>> bottom of cover Sarah...
Naturopathic Treatment of Eczema
Krista Moyer, ND Skin conditions are often difficult to treat, whether via conventional or naturopathic medicine. Skin conditions are generally multi-layered, in terms of their causes and, therefore, their needed treatments. This is certainly the case for eczema....
Dissimilar Disease
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Elizabeth first consulted me in 2009 following a surgery to remove some intestinal polyps that proved to be malignant. She was 74 years old at the time. This elegant lady presents as sensitive, intelligent, and sympathetic. History and...
Urticaria Following B12 Injection: A Case Report
Courtney Holmberg, HBSc Kin Pilar Villegas, HBSc, BPS, ND Reporting of adverse events to administered therapies is essential for further developing standards of care, practitioner education, and, most importantly, patient safety. This case report highlights a...
How Will ObamaCare Affect NDs?: Big changes are coming, but it’s going to be a bumpy transition!
Laura Culberson Farr Implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) across the country has been confusing at best, and in some states truly reminiscent of the wild Wild West. With every lawyer, insurance company, and government agency seeming to have different ideas...
The Medicine of The Birch Tree: Beyond Depurative
Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG) A Reflection Of Birch Trees Through The Seasons In fall, the flow of life is slowed, the birch leaves shrivel brown, lacking in the brilliant colors of her maple neighbors, and fall to the ground, often caught in the swirls of wind,...
THE YUNGBORN
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE In every period of the World’s progress, men and women have received the greatest strength and inspirations direct from nature. -Otto Carqué, 1905, 157 We are constantly violating every one of the simple but rigid laws which nature has...
Anti-Aging is More Than Vanity: The Epigenetics and Nutrigenomics Basis for Living Healthy For 120 Years
Millie Lytle, ND, MPH, CNS I have a plan to live healthy until 120 years old. And I am inviting my patients to join me. I believe this is a real possibility due to several factors entering social and scientific awareness. There is an increasing attention on...
Acne Vulgaris: Mechanism-Based Treatment Options
Sarah Goulding, ND Acne vulgaris is a multifactorial condition that can be very distressing for acute and chronic sufferers alike. Although modern science has yet to pinpoint its exact mechanism and optimal treatment, there are some clues that can help patients break...
Atopic Dermatitis: Prevention and Treatment in Infants
Ashley Weber, HBSc, ND Atopic dermatitis (AD), also called eczema, is an inflammatory, pruritic skin condition associated with immune dysfunction and altered skin barrier function.1 Prevalence is highest among children, at 10-20%, with 60% of cases beginning within...
Blended Learning
Our Trim Tab at Work in Naturopathic Medical Education David J. Schleich, PhD It has been said that if the Titanic had had a trim tab (a small flap on the back edge of the main rudder), the helmsman could have turned the boat faster and thus have avoided the...
The Skin As a Window
How Skin Conditions Provide Clues to Internal Health Thalia Farshchian, ND Skin, being our largest organ system, serves as an important alert system for internal imbalances in digestion, hormones, immune function, and inflammatory processes. A conventional approach is...
Archived Case Studies and Featured Content
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. Short Description This case report...
Strive Compounding Pharmacy Files Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk
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 January 14, 2026, in...
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...
Closing the Care Gap in Atrial Fibrillation: An Evidenced-Based Role for Naturopathic Doctors
Dr. Olivia Greenspan, ND RN Abstract Structured risk factor modification and longitudinal lifestyle care can improve atrial fibrillation outcomes beyond rate and rhythm control alone. This article examines atrial fibrillation as a progressive, risk factor–driven...
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...
Functional Longevity Summit 2026 Sets Stage for Next Wave in Precision and Regenerative Medicine
Phoenix, Arizona — Healthcare practitioners across naturopathic, functional, regenerative, and precision medicine are gearing up for one of the most comprehensive clinical education events of the year. The 2026 Functional Longevity Summit, hosted in Phoenix from...
A Somatic Approach to Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease: Unbinding Fear and Grief from the Renal System
A naturopathic case exploring how structured somatic medicine can support nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and quality of life alongside conventional care in end-stage renal disease. Dr. Erin Hayford, ND This case report examines the integration of a...
Approaching Idiopathic Neuropathy: A Naturopathic Strategy Beyond Diabetes
A clinical overview of diagnosing and treating non-diabetic neuropathy through root-cause evaluation, including autoimmunity, infections, biotoxin exposure, and small fiber nerve pathology. Dr. Jason Porter, NMD Abstract This article explores a naturopathic framework...
Clinical Applications of Mind-Body Medicine: Somatic Awareness and the Wisdom of the Body
An in-depth exploration of how somatic awareness, interoception, and relational neuroscience can support nervous system regulation, authenticity, and healing in clinical practice. Allison Creech, M.Ed., ND Abstract This article examines mind-body medicine as a...
Perimenopausal Cognitive Changes (Brain Fog): A Comprehensive, Evidence-Informed Clinical Approach in a Patient with APOE4
A case-based, integrative strategy for addressing brain fog, executive dysfunction, and long-term cognitive risk in perimenopausal women, including those with APOE4 genetic risk. Dr. Nicole Roberts, ND Abstract In this case report, we see a 48-year-old female, over...
Stress, Systems, and Survival: Mental Distress through an Evolutionary and Societal Lens
An exploration of mental distress as an adaptive survival response shaped by evolutionary biology, social structures, and ecological conditions—challenging symptom-focused models of mental health care. Dr. Leslie Solomonian, ND Abstract This article examines rising...
Borage (Borago officinalis): Botanical Ally for Courage, Self-Expression, and the Restoration of Self-Love
An integrative exploration of borage’s traditional uses, phytochemistry, and clinical applications in supporting self-compassion, stress resilience, and emotional regulation in naturopathic practice. Dr. Katelyn Mudry, ND, MSc Introduction Over the past year,...
Lavender Essential Oil and Anxiety Management: A Case Study
A case-based examination of oral lavender essential oil as a non-pharmaceutical intervention for generalized anxiety disorder in a patient seeking evidence-informed, integrative care. Dr. Jennifer Brusewitz ND Abstract This case study explores the use of a...
Clinical Applications of Mind-Body Medicine: Somatic Awareness and the Wisdom of the Body
An in-depth exploration of how somatic awareness, interoception, and relational neuroscience can support nervous system regulation, authenticity, and healing in clinical practice. Allison Creech, M.Ed., ND Abstract This article examines mind-body medicine as a...
Perimenopausal Cognitive Changes (Brain Fog): A Comprehensive, Evidence-Informed Clinical Approach in a Patient with APOE4
A case-based, integrative strategy for addressing brain fog, executive dysfunction, and long-term cognitive risk in perimenopausal women, including those with APOE4 genetic risk. Dr. Nicole Roberts, ND Abstract In this case report, we see a 48-year-old female, over...
Stress, Systems, and Survival: Mental Distress through an Evolutionary and Societal Lens
An exploration of mental distress as an adaptive survival response shaped by evolutionary biology, social structures, and ecological conditions—challenging symptom-focused models of mental health care. Dr. Leslie Solomonian, ND Abstract This article examines rising...
Borage (Borago officinalis): Botanical Ally for Courage, Self-Expression, and the Restoration of Self-Love
An integrative exploration of borage’s traditional uses, phytochemistry, and clinical applications in supporting self-compassion, stress resilience, and emotional regulation in naturopathic practice. Dr. Katelyn Mudry, ND, MSc Introduction Over the past year,...
Lavender Essential Oil and Anxiety Management: A Case Study
A case-based examination of oral lavender essential oil as a non-pharmaceutical intervention for generalized anxiety disorder in a patient seeking evidence-informed, integrative care. Dr. Jennifer Brusewitz ND Abstract This case study explores the use of a...
Olive Oil and Mental Health: A Scoping Review of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Outcomes
A comprehensive scoping review explores how olive oil and its bioactive constituents may influence depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health outcomes across clinical trials, epidemiological research, and preclinical models. Dr. Monique Aucoin ND MSc Vanessa...
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New Research Shows Multi-Ingredient Cortisol Formula Improves Stress, Sleep, and Mood Outcomes
Vital Nutrients Releases Clinical Findings on Plant-Based Cortisol Balance Vital Nutrients has released new research highlighting the benefits of Cortisol Balance, a plant-based dietary supplement formulated to support healthy energy, stress response, and recovery. A...
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Microplastics and Nanoplastics: Emerging Health Risks and Clinical Implications
Frasier Smith, ND Abstract Understanding how persistent plastic particles infiltrate human physiology—and what clinicians can do to help patients mitigate exposure and health impacts. Micro- and nanoplastic exposure is now ubiquitous, with growing evidence linking...
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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...
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...
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Strive Compounding Pharmacy Files Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk
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 January 14, 2026, in...
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...














