A clinical and creative exploration of how vibrational sound therapies and mindfulness practices can regulate the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and enhance emotional well-being in adolescents. Tanvi Gandhi, ND, L.Ac. Abstract Music communicates non-verbally and...
Michael Friedman, ND Abstract This case study explores the use of kava (Piper methysticum)and Rauwolfia vomitoria in two siblings with PTSD and ODD in an older child, and PTSD and ADHD in the younger child, following severe early-life trauma. Under naturopathic...
David A. Tallman, DC, NMD Abstract This article discusses three cases of acute traumatic complete anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures that were treated with regenerative injection therapy. The cases include before and after magnetic resonance (MR) scans...
Christina Bjorndal, ND Abstract Social media has connected us like never before—but young people have never felt more alone. In this powerful and deeply personal interview, Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND, explores the rising epidemic of loneliness among youth,...
A comprehensive review of how targeted oral probiotics like Streptococcus salivarius K12 support the oral microbiome, improve ENT health, and may offer broader immune benefits in children.* Jamie Oskin, ND, DTBRm, DHANP Abstract Children’s immune resilience is closely...
Cory Ostroot, ND Vis Medicatrix Naturae When I was a child, my family time was split at Christmas between my mother’s and father’s sides of the family. I was either spending time on my father’s side, in a mansion in Minneapolis with multiple Christmas trees and more...
Catherine Darley, ND Remember being a teenager, staying up late, and sleeping till noon on the weekends? Most likely you have teen patients in your clinic who are experiencing the same sleep pattern. Unfortunately, because school hours are not aligned with teen...
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE Even three days after using the [pine needle] bandage, one can smell the rosin which is most agreeable. It is a theory of mine that when the system needs certain things, it can absorb them through the pores....
Jeff Clark, ND You may have noticed in 1 or more recent online articles that an effort seems to be in play to categorically discredit licensed naturopathic doctors. The public detractors are a tiny group of zealots who promote “science-based medicine” with a...
Todd Winton, NMD Jen Winton, DC Auto accidents are prevalent in our fast-paced society. The US Census Bureau states that over 10.5 million motor vehicle accidents have occurred every year in the United States since 2000.1 As a result, there are countless injured...
Lydia Thurton, ND Women sacrifice over 600 million hours of work and $2 billion dollars of revenue annually to the pain of menstruation. Dysmenorrhea is a source of significant physical, emotional, and economic hardship for women around the world. A staggering 84-90%...
Paul Theriault, ND As cases progress over multiple remedies and through multiple years, patients generally advance through the layers of human spiritual development. These layers were described in my previous article (NDNR, June 2016).1 This article here details the...
David Schleich, PhD A sure way to slow down and eventually stall the co-option of naturopathic modalities, protocols, and philosophy by the allopaths is to be very, very effective in providing health care. Another, parallel, and sure way to prevent the suppression of...
Colin MacLeod, ND Lateral epicondylitis (LE), also known as tennis elbow, is a relatively common condition in North America, estimated to affect 1-2% of the population per year.1 The annual incidence in tennis players (amateur or professional) is much higher, at 9-35%...
Applications in Practice John H. Furlong, ND Naturopathic medicine sits at a crossroads. As we progress through the 21st century, we have an opportunity to re-assert our unique leadership place in natural medicine. We can challenge ourselves to build on our...
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher After 20 years publishing NDNR’s Applied Naturopathic Medicine journal, I've watched "dangerous pseudoscience" become the standard of care. You may remember we were called irresponsible for publishing IV nutrient protocols. Now there's...
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher We started publishing homeopathic medicine cases in 2005. Many told me I would kill our credibility, that it was “pseudoscience” or that no serious medical journal would touch it. I was told I’d never attract conventional doctors as...
Bradley Bush, ND Exploring how neuroimmune imbalances between histamine and serotonin contribute to dysmotility, GERD, and bloating—and how targeted integrative strategies can improve outcomes. Abstract This article reviews the interplay between histamine and...
At NDNR, we are more than just a publication—we're a vibrant community dedicated to elevating and advancing the field of naturopathic medicine. Since 2005, we've proudly served as the unbiased voice for naturopathic doctors across North America, bringing you monthly...
Specific Microbes Transform Ordinary Bile Acids Into Healing Compounds A newly discovered healing mechanism in the gut could transform treatment for inflammatory bowel disease. Specialized gut bacteria transform ordinary bile acids into powerful healing compounds that...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched the Chemical Contaminants Transparency Tool (CCT Tool), a new online database designed to inform the public about potential chemical risks in food. This searchable platform consolidates established contaminant...
New Research Confirms Not All Fats Are Equal When It Comes To Brain Health Certain fats in your diet can damage your brain much faster than previously thought. Research published in Immunity & Ageing shows that inflammatory fats, particularly those high in...
New Research Shows Pregnancy Health Begins at Fertilization with Critical Cellular Signals According to groundbreaking research from an international team of scientists, human health begins at the exact moment of conception. The study published in Nature...
Plastic Makes Bacteria 600% More Resistant, Turning Common Infections Deadly Tiny plastic fragments in our environment turn common bacteria into dangerous superbugs. Boston University researchers have discovered that when everyday bacteria encounter microplastics,...
Evidence for Combination Therapy By Jordan Robertson This article reviews the evidence supporting the integration of nutritional supplements, such as vitamin D, magnesium, and fish oil, in asthma management. Learn how naturopathic approaches can enhance control and...
March 20, 2025 – In a recent joint action, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to 10 companies accused of illegally marketing dietary supplements with unproven claims to treat, cure, mitigate, or...
By Sharum Sharif, ND Abstract Homeopathy offers effective management for acute, subacute, and chronic coughs, particularly those arising from infectious and post-infectious conditions. By prioritizing etiology, characteristic symptoms, and the nature of the cough—such...
According to a recent study from Stanford University, a newly identified peptide known as BRP may offer a safer alternative to Ozempic for weight loss. Unlike GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic, BRP works independently of the incretin pathway and does not cause...
Plastic Makes Bacteria 600% More Resistant, Turning Common Infections Deadly Tiny plastic fragments in our environment turn common bacteria into dangerous superbugs. Boston University researchers have discovered that when everyday bacteria encounter microplastics,...
Evidence for Combination Therapy By Jordan Robertson This article reviews the evidence supporting the integration of nutritional supplements, such as vitamin D, magnesium, and fish oil, in asthma management. Learn how naturopathic approaches can enhance control and...
March 20, 2025 – In a recent joint action, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to 10 companies accused of illegally marketing dietary supplements with unproven claims to treat, cure, mitigate, or...
By Sharum Sharif, ND Abstract Homeopathy offers effective management for acute, subacute, and chronic coughs, particularly those arising from infectious and post-infectious conditions. By prioritizing etiology, characteristic symptoms, and the nature of the cough—such...
According to a recent study from Stanford University, a newly identified peptide known as BRP may offer a safer alternative to Ozempic for weight loss. Unlike GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic, BRP works independently of the incretin pathway and does not cause...
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has directed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to review and potentially revise the "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) rule. The goal is to close a regulatory loophole that allows food companies to...
Dallas, TX – March 17, 2025 – OvationLab proudly unveils the results of the first-ever human study evaluating the safety and efficacy of orally available BPC-157 as a dietary supplement. This study assessed Infiniwell BPC-157 Delayed Pro 500mcg in adults suffering...
A recent scoping review highlights that more than 15% of caregivers supporting loved ones with cancer experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Published in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus, the study reveals that caregivers face heightened mental...
A recent study published in The Lancet suggests that adopting a healthy plant-based diet may reduce the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and improve outcomes for those already diagnosed. The research analyzed data from the UK Biobank and the European...
A recent study reveals that while U.S. adolescents have increasingly refrained from risky behaviors such as substance use and violence between 1999 and 2021, there has been a notable rise in depressive symptoms among a smaller portion of youth. Published in Pediatrics...
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Clinicians Warn Against Relying on AI Without Biological Insight or Clinical Judgment Artificial intelligence tools are increasingly used to forecast cancer treatment outcomes, but physicians warn that these models fail without biological grounding and clinical...
Autism prevalence among U.S. children has reached a new high, according to a CDC report released in April 2025. New CDC data released April 2025 show that 1 in 31 eight-year-olds had received an autism diagnosis by 2022, a 22% increase in just two years. At some...
