JARED L. ZEFF, ND, VNMI, LAC The following is not an article prepared for a medical journal. Not every statement of fact is cited or referenced. This is a commentary on the medicine, a running set of observations about practice in the field. It’s not meant to be a...
IAN SPOHN, ND Throughout human history, many methods for utilizing the healing properties of plants have evolved. Herbal medicine extraction has gone from the simplicity of chewing herbs (either for topical or internal use) to the specific mathematics tincture...
FRASER SMITH, MATD, ND The other day, I was speaking with colleague named Rich. He appreciates portmanteau words just as much as I do. These are terms such as "frankenfood" or "brunch." While Rich and I were speaking, he tossed out a new expression that resonated...
SHARUM SHARIF, ND Emotionally traumatized people are stuck in survival mode, constantly fighting off unseen enemies, which leaves no room for nurturing, caring, or love in their lives. They are often unable to connect and feel intimate with others, and they are...
JAMES SENSENIG, ND CHARLEY CROPLEY, ND This column is transcribed from a weekly live conversation produced by the Naturopathic Medical Institute (NMI). The goal of NMI is to preserve and promote the principles of naturopathic philosophy through clinical...
Dr. Jennifer Bunzenmeyer, ND Hormonal Cacophony: a Bloody Menses Often, when I ask my clients if they have PMS, they jokingly respond, “you should ask my husband!” It is well accepted that women can be more “sensitive” around their menses but why? Although PMS is...
Open Pilot Study Using a Liquid Emulsion Form of Cetyl Myristoleate David Arneson, NMD Seth Black, NMD Barry Gelinas, MD Jeffrey Langland, PhD Robert Waters, PhD The objective of this open uncontrolled study was to evaluate the benefit of a novel liquid emulsion form...
“The best way to predict the future is to create it” – Peter Drucker Most of these columns over the last few years have attempted to help guide NDs toward building a strong, sustainable practice for themselves and their community. I hope this episode will provide some...
Brad S. Lichtenstein, ND Said the patient: “I meditate daily, but I’m not doing it great. My diet is pretty good, but not great. I take my supplements, but I’m not doing it great.” With these words, Sally was off and running. This sentiment—that only if “I try hard...
Sheryl Wagner ND Mind-body medicine equals holism. When physicians get to know the whole patient to treat the mind-body, we get to know the physical, mental, and emotional experience of a patient. Researching the cause of symptoms means uncovering the stressors in the...
David J. Schleich, PhD Our naturopathic educational leaders work very hard to strengthen and expand the fundamental building block for professional formation, namely, the seven programs in the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) system....
Matthew Marturano, NMD Early in my clinical training, I received some sage advice from several elders of the profession: When all else fails, look to the gut. Duly noted, I placed my attention on what I perceived to be more interesting matters such as biofeedback and...
Steps for NDs to Avoid the Risk of Workaholism Donna L. Beck, ND We are told “mind over matter.” We are admonished “no pain–no gain!” When a child falls down, we assert: “That didn’t hurt! Come on. Buck up!” We repeat these powerful phrases to one another on a regular...
Marnie Loomis, ND Node Smith, ND Candidate A wrong functioning of the psyche can do much to injure the body, just as conversely a bodily illness can affect the psyche; for psyche and body are not separate entities, but one and the same life. ...
The Role of Cerebellar Atrophy CHRIS D. MELETIS, ND Mind-body medicine is the ability of the brain to improve the health of the body. However, if cognitive function is not operating at peak capacity, the brain will not be able to impact bodily health. In this...
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Female Patients KATRINA IIAMS-HAUSER, ND Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that presents in a stunning array of varieties. Hallmarks of ASD include difficulties with social interaction, restricted...
Opportunities for Mind/Body Reintegration THALIA HALE, ND One of my biggest “never say never” moments was in naturopathic medical school over 10 years ago, when I said that I would never treat Lyme disease. With my limited knowledge, I could not get behind...
What Are Patients Actually Telling You? SERENA GOLDSTEIN, ND We’ve seen it in practice, heard about it from friends, and experienced it ourselves. Or perhaps we are new to it: the idea that there can be a deeper cause or meaning beyond a physical symptom...
Node Smith, ND Neuroscience experts from the University of Leicester have released research that breaks with the past fifty years of neuroscientific opinion, arguing that the way we store memories is key to making human intelligence superior to that of animals. It has...
MICHAEL SMITH, ND If you have been practicing for any period of time, you have no doubt had the following experience: A patient consults you for their chronic condition, implements some of your recommendations, and...
Node Smith, ND An international multi-institution team of scientists has synthesized graphene nanoribbons -- ultrathin strips of carbon atoms -- on a titanium dioxide surface using an atomically precise method that removes a barrier for custom-designed carbon...
JEN RIEGLE, ND In 2017, my life was changed by a series of events that eventually led to the birth of a non-profit called Integrative Healers Action Network. After finishing medical school in 2016, I had just moved to Northern California and was settling into my...
Node Smith, ND Although the link may not be obvious, healthcare and climate change -- two issues that pose major challenges around the world -- are in fact more connected than society may realize. So, say researchers, who are increasingly proving this to be true. Case...
FRASER SMITH, MATD, ND The goal of naturopathic medical education is fairly straightforward: prepare the student for a career in naturopathic medicine. The form that career takes can vary, but the compact between student and...
Node Smith, ND Humans are born with a part of the brain that is prewired to be receptive to seeing words and letters, setting the stage at birth for people to learn how to read, a new study suggests. Analyzing brain scans of newborns, researchers found that this part...
Backed by two types of studies, this powerful new product reduces symptoms of genital herpes outbreaks and is available nationwide at CVS locations. Austin, TX - To help women suffering with genital herpes, the FemiClear brand has released new FemiClear for...
DECKER WEISS, NMD, FASA As of September 25, 2020, there were already 984 906 documented deaths worldwide from COVID-19; 203 240 of these deaths were in the United...
Node Smith, ND When a virus enters the body, it is picked up by certain cells of the immune system. They transport the virus to the lymph nodes where they present its fragments, known as antigens, to CD8+ T cells responsible control of viral infections. Each of these...
FRASER SMITH, MATD, ND The goal of naturopathic medical education is fairly straightforward: prepare the student for a career in naturopathic medicine. The form that career takes can vary, but the compact between student and...
Node Smith, ND Humans are born with a part of the brain that is prewired to be receptive to seeing words and letters, setting the stage at birth for people to learn how to read, a new study suggests. Analyzing brain scans of newborns, researchers found that this part...
Backed by two types of studies, this powerful new product reduces symptoms of genital herpes outbreaks and is available nationwide at CVS locations. Austin, TX - To help women suffering with genital herpes, the FemiClear brand has released new FemiClear for...
DECKER WEISS, NMD, FASA As of September 25, 2020, there were already 984 906 documented deaths worldwide from COVID-19; 203 240 of these deaths were in the United...
Node Smith, ND When a virus enters the body, it is picked up by certain cells of the immune system. They transport the virus to the lymph nodes where they present its fragments, known as antigens, to CD8+ T cells responsible control of viral infections. Each of these...
Node Smith, ND In nature, healthy plants are awash with bacteria and other microbes, mostly deriving from the soil they grow in. This community of microbes, termed the plant microbiota, is essential for optimal plant growth and protects plants from the harmful effects...
JAMES SENSENIG, ND MONA MORSTEIN, ND, DHANP This article joins a series of articles in NDNR that are based on transcripts of the Naturopathic Medicine Institute (NMI)’s Wednesday morning call-in program, The Vital Conversation. The program is hosted by...
Node Smith, ND Good news for the human immune system: researchers from MedUni Vienna's Departments of Dermatology and Surgery have managed to ascribe an immunological memory function to a subset of cytotoxic NK cells, which have hitherto been regarded as...
Node Smith, ND A new study from the University of Eastern Finland is the first in the world to show that the serum metabolite profile can be used to identify individuals likely at risk of developing an alcohol-related disease in the future. The finding also opens up...
Node Smith, ND Droplets of fat inside our cells are helping the body's own defense system fight back against infection, University of Queensland researchers have discovered. The international collaboration between UQ Institute for Molecular Bioscience researchers...
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Samantha Pryor, ND. As a young child I had a very inquisitive mind. My parents used that trick, go ask your mom or go ask your dad, on me when they would tire of answering how and why questions. So, I am sure you can imagine, that lead me to become a bookworm since...
Six highly respected lecturers deliver online continuing education on the principles and practice of Physiology Before Pharmacology as the basis of functional medicine in practice. ASHBURN, VA – PERQUE Integrative Health (PIH) Academy has announced that...
