The Vital Conversation James Sensenig, ND This is the third part of a 3-part article from The Vital Conversation that took place on June 22, 2016. It is part of a new series of articles in NDNR that is based on transcripts of conversations that occurred on Wednesdays...
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Public Sector Higher Ed: Slippery Slope or the Next Best Path?
Education David J. Schleich, PhD We’ve been sparring with the biomedicine industry all along the professional formation continuum (education, research, licensing) for a very long time. We have also been joining some aspects of the mainstream’s strategies for a...
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
Regenerative Medicine Fred G. Arnold, DC, NMD Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is the third topic in my series about regenerative medicine treatments for painful musculoskeletal conditions. This regenerative injection procedure was originally used in 1987 following...
Fatigue Due to Mold Exposure: Pathophysiology
Tolle Causam Lauren Tessier, ND Illness resulting from mold and mycotoxin exposure is gaining more traction and attention. As the paradigm shift occurs, mold and mycotoxin-induced illness (MMII) should be brought to the forefront of clinical education, both in school...
Kratom: Miracle Herb or Public Health Danger?
Naturopathic Perspective Saul Marcus, ND Mitragyna speciosa (common name, kratom) is an herb from Southeast Asia. Traditionally, it has been used by workers to help them have more stamina during long workdays. A tea would be brewed from leaves, and consumed throughout...
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Therapeutic Retention Enemas: An Underutilized Modality for UC
Mark Davis, ND The use of therapeutic enemas has a robust tradition in the history of naturopathic medicine. In addition, my own grandfather, a medical doctor, had a habit of administering a cleansing enema to any of his 8 children who displayed any sign of acute...
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Study on Protective Role of Sex Hormones in COVID-19
NODE SMITH, ND A new paper from a UIC researcher shows evidence that suggests sex steroids may play a role in protecting against COVID-19 symptoms. "Sex and Covid-19: A protective role for reproductive steroids," by Graziano Pinna, research associate professor in...
Dogmatic Beliefs May Predispose Us to Less Accurate Judgements
NODE SMITH, ND People who are dogmatic about their views seek less information and make less accurate judgements as a result, even on simple matters unrelated to politics, according to a study led by UCL and Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics researchers....
An Interesting Study on ‘Deepfakes’ and Our Likelihood to Circulate Them
NODE SMITH, ND A Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) study has found that some Singaporeans have reported that, despite being aware of the existence of 'deepfakes' in general, they believe they have circulated deepfake content on social media...
SFI® Health Introduces EQUAZEN® PRO: a Medical Food to Support Learning, Concentration, and Brain Development in Children and Adolescents with ADHD†
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Using Cycles and Segments to Practice Homeopathy More Effectively: Hemorrhoids in a Paeonia Case
Tolle Totum Tiffany Bloomingdale, ND There are a variety of ways that our elegant naturopathic modality, homeopathy, is practiced. The general framework of remedy selection typically includes case taking, analysis with repertorization and consulting a materia medica...
Oxytocin, Music, and Social Connection
Oxytocin is a naturally occurring hormone that has been shown to promote social interaction, such as cooperation and affiliation. It is the hormone that is responsible for the sense of connection that is felt between mother and child, and during intimate physical or...
New Research Supporting the Use of Balneotherapy in Arthritis
Two new research studies serve as reminders of the power of balneotherapy techniques to ease pain and inflammation. Balneology is the art and science of bathing in and use of mineral waters for healing purposes. Mineral springs, including hot springs, contain...
More Details on Dairy: A2 Beta Casein Milk Raises Glutathione Levels
Sometimes dairy gets a bad wrap, being one of the top 8 common food allergens. There has been research and debate as to the health benefits of consuming raw milk dairy products many naturopaths and health enthusiasts swear by non pasteurized, cultured milk products....
A Toothpaste that May Replace the Need for Traditional Fillings
Dr. Kazue Yamagishi, of the FAP Dental Institute, Tokyo, Japan, has developed a brilliant new oral compound for the treatment and prevention of dental caries. The preliminary claims of her new toothpaste are so breathtaking that it’s hard to imaging this product ever...
Marijuana Use Could Have Negative Impact on Cerebral Blood Flow
The popularity of marijuana as a medicinal agent, and also as a recreational substance has increased dramatically within the last decade. Over half of the United States has legalized marijuana either for medicinal use or both medicinal and recreational use, and the...
Breastfeeding How We Can Better Support Nursing Women
Naturopathic Perspective Keri Layton, ND The conversation about the role of women in the workplace has reached fever pitch in recent years. Sheryl Sandberg’s 2013 book and directive Lean In1 reminded women to take a place at the table and perform at their absolute top...
The Vaginal Microbiome: Its Role in Fertility, Pregnancy, & Preterm Labor Risk
Tolle Totum Artemis Morris, ND, MS, LAc Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after 1 year of unprotected sex, is a growing problem affecting 1 million married premenopausal women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).1 An...
Female Infertility: Case Studies Using Naturopathic Interventions
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Kate Naumes, ND Carina Parikh, MSN, MSiMR David Daniels Infertility affects as many as 12.3% of women ages 15-44 (or 7.5 million women) in the United States.1 Consequently, it is imperative to find methods to help women overcome infertility so...
Alopecia in Menopause
Tolle Causam Andrea Purcell, NMD Alopecia that occurs in menopause is really a type of late-onset Female-Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL), which occurs in approximately 50% of women by the age of 50 years old.1 FPHL can be broken down into 2 categories: early onset (20-30...
Marijuana Use Could Have Negative Impact on Cerebral Blood Flow
The popularity of marijuana as a medicinal agent, and also as a recreational substance has increased dramatically within the last decade. Over half of the United States has legalized marijuana either for medicinal use or both medicinal and recreational use, and the...
Breastfeeding How We Can Better Support Nursing Women
Naturopathic Perspective Keri Layton, ND The conversation about the role of women in the workplace has reached fever pitch in recent years. Sheryl Sandberg’s 2013 book and directive Lean In1 reminded women to take a place at the table and perform at their absolute top...
The Vaginal Microbiome: Its Role in Fertility, Pregnancy, & Preterm Labor Risk
Tolle Totum Artemis Morris, ND, MS, LAc Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after 1 year of unprotected sex, is a growing problem affecting 1 million married premenopausal women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).1 An...
Female Infertility: Case Studies Using Naturopathic Interventions
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Kate Naumes, ND Carina Parikh, MSN, MSiMR David Daniels Infertility affects as many as 12.3% of women ages 15-44 (or 7.5 million women) in the United States.1 Consequently, it is imperative to find methods to help women overcome infertility so...
Alopecia in Menopause
Tolle Causam Andrea Purcell, NMD Alopecia that occurs in menopause is really a type of late-onset Female-Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL), which occurs in approximately 50% of women by the age of 50 years old.1 FPHL can be broken down into 2 categories: early onset (20-30...
22: The Veteran & the Naturopathic Doctor
Education David J. Schleich, PhD Every day of every year, year after year veterans take their own lives. Today 22 did. Yesterday 22 did. Tomorrow 22 will, unless we do something about it. John Bickel, US Army Lt Col (Ret), Ranger (Airborne), West Point There is a...
Supporting Busy Women Lifestyle, Diet, & Medicinal Food
Jillian Stansbury, ND Botanical Insights My practice is filled with busy women who are struggling to work, manage a household, stay fit, and juggle many roles, from careers and families to personal interests and just the basic tasks of life. When the women I work with...
Oenothera Biennis A Modern Remedy with Traditional Roots
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Joanna Thiessen, ND Oenothera biennis, or evening primrose, is a plant native to North America which has characteristic yellow flowers that are fully or partially closed during the day and open in the evening. The flowers bloom for 1-2...
Phytoestrogens: Varying Effects Across a Lifespan
Student Scholarship – 2nd Place Research Review Allison Wills & Fraser Smith, MATD, ND Phytoestrogens are a controversial topic in today’s world. Are they a health food or are they a toxic substance? The answer may lie in the complex nature of phytoestrogens and...
Research Supports the use of Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) in the Treatment of PMS
In a September article from the Journal of Herbal Medicine, it was concluded that Melissa officinalis has significantly greater success at treating premenstrual syndrome than placebo. In the study, 93 female students were followed for 8 weeks ( 2 menstrual cycles)....
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Dogmatic Beliefs May Predispose Us to Less Accurate Judgements
NODE SMITH, ND People who are dogmatic about their views seek less information and make less accurate judgements as a result, even on simple matters unrelated to politics, according to a study led by UCL and Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics researchers....
An Interesting Study on ‘Deepfakes’ and Our Likelihood to Circulate Them
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