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The Provenance & the Hinterland: Naturopathic Medicine as a Brand

The Provenance & the Hinterland: Naturopathic Medicine as a Brand

David J. Schleich, PhD Education Every summer we convene a focus group to talk about what’s next. The group is volunteer, anonymous and eclectic, comprised of current students, recent grads, and alumni/ae. We meet on a weekend morning. They are enthusiastic,...

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Dramatic Cure for Depression: A Case of Red-Tailed Hawk

Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, MSW The first and foremost homeopath to introduce and document bird remedies is Jonathan Shore, MD, of California. However, we have found in the Reference Works computer program information on various other bird remedies that we have...

Autoimmune Disease: The Importance of Family History

Chad Larson, NMD, DC, CCN, CSCS In the past 2 weeks, I diagnosed a middle-aged male with celiac disease, and a teenage female with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Since their symptoms weren’t really textbook for those conditions, it was their positive family history for...

Is QuickTime on your practice’s computer? Time to uninstall.

Closing the Window to Hackers & Malware Matthew Knapp On April 14, 2016, the US Department of Homeland Security issued an alert to users of the once popular, video-rendering program QuickTime, to uninstall the program from Windows based operating systems. The...

Microbial Origins of Fibromyalgia

Alex Vasquez, DC, ND, DO, FACN For the accurate understanding and effective treatment of any disease, all components of the disease should first be integrated into a cohesive and consistent model that explains all aspects of the disease, including risk factors,...

A Naturopathic Education Syzygy: It’s Upon Us

David J. Schleich, PhD In astronomy, the term “syzygy” refers to alignments, such as when the sun, the earth, and the moon line up to create conjunctions, oppositions, or occultations (we know them as solar or lunar eclipses). From time to time, but inevitably,...

Curcumin: A Potential Powerhouse for RA Treatment

Holly Lucille, ND, RN In conventional practices, NSAIDs and glucocorticoids are used the most frequently for RA treatment, but they also bring with them a host of side effects, especially in long-term use. Possible adverse effects include stomach and liver damage,...

The Role of Emotions in Health: Part 2

Iva Lloyd, ND, RPP When it comes to health, emotions play a significant role. And how they are expressed in the physical body follows certain rules. Last month, in Part 1 of this article, I discussed the “logic” of emotions and how different systems of medicine look...

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The Fertility Factor No One Talks About: Men’s Energetic Health

The Fertility Factor No One Talks About: Men’s Energetic Health

Dr. Laura Chan, ND, L.Ac.   While male fertility is usually framed around sperm quality and lifestyle, emotional suppression and energetic stagnation may play a critical role in sexual vitality, reproductive wellness, and overall health. Abstract This article...

Homeopathic Management: Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Coughs

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...

Kennedy Seeks Overhaul of Food Ingredient Safety Regulations

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...

Cancer Caregivers at Increased Risk of PTSD

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...

Healthy Plant-Based Diets Linked to Lower IBD Risk

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...

Decline in Risky Behaviors, Rise in Depression Among Adolescents

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...

Healthy Plant-Based Diets Linked to Lower IBD Risk

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...

Decline in Risky Behaviors, Rise in Depression Among Adolescents

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...

Soil’s Hidden Threat: How Dirt May Drive Antibiotic Resistance

Key Findings: New research from Virginia Tech reveals that soil ecosystems are a significant reservoir for antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). Environmental factors like pollution and land use can amplify ARGs, increasing the risk of resistant bacteria infecting...

Second-Hand Smoke Exposure in Childhood Linked to DNA Changes

Key Findings: A new study from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) found that children exposed to second-hand smoke are more likely to show DNA methylation changes that may influence future disease risk. Researchers identified 11 DNA regions...

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