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The Breath of Life: Mastering the Art of Conscious Breathing

Jennifer Ruthensteiner, ND Breath sustains life, yet in today’s fast-paced world, it often becomes a neglected tool. Ancient traditions revered breath as the essence of life, linking body, mind, and spirit. Modern life, however, fosters shallow breathing patterns that...

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Prolotherapy: A New Approach to Osteoarthritis Care?

Prolotherapy: A New Approach to Osteoarthritis Care?

Ryan Sciacchitano, BKin, CSCS, CISSN Tracey Teasdale, ND, CISSN Student Scholarship – First Place Research Review Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by degeneration of the articular cartilage of a joint, as well as the associated joint lining, ligaments, and...

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The New Federal Compounding Law: What We Know and What We Don’t

Mike Corrado In August 2014, I was asked to review the provisions of the Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA) for the readers of NDNR. I have been asked once again to describe what has taken place since the passage of DQSA and how it may affect your practice and your...

Violence & Aggression in Kids: Can Naturopathic Medicine Help?

Sandro D’Amico, ND Consider the following patient: 16-year-old boy Born to a drug-addicted mother Severe physical abuse and neglect as an infant and toddler, resulting in removal from his home by Child Protective Services and placement in foster care Adoption into a...

Chronic Mood Disorders: Supporting the Process of Healing

Raina Lasse, ND Healing doesn’t just happen to a patient, and it’s rarely a quick fix. As naturopathic doctors, we know that healing is a process that depends on involving the patient every step of the way. I call this “process-oriented healing.” When treating...

Optimizing Sleep: A Multi-Pronged Approach

Mark Woodall, ND, MS The Therapeutic Order, as elaborated by Drs Jared Zeff and Pamela Snider, begins with, “Establish the conditions for health.”1 Optimizing sleep quality and duration is one of the most essential first steps in this category. The aim of this article...

Resting the Shen: Refining Treatment of Sleep Disturbance Using TCM

Kristina Conner, ND, MSOM, Dipl OM Tolle Causam Sleep touches our well-being in every way – a refreshing night’s sleep helps you take on the world; a poor night’s sleep casts a dark shadow over both health and mood. It’s no wonder that sleep disorders are a common...

An Unexpected Insomnia Treatment

Monique Hallee, BScHK, ND Chris Hergesheimer, BA, MA There is a wide variety of natural options for the treatment of insomnia. Traditional botanical medicines such as valerian (Valeriana officinalis), hops (Humulus lupulus), and chamomile (Matricaria recutita) are...

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The Gut–Brain Axis: How the Nervous System Shapes Gut Health

The Gut–Brain Axis: How the Nervous System Shapes Gut Health

Maura Henninger, ND Understanding the gut–brain connection reveals how stress, the autonomic nervous system, and the microbiome shape digestion, immunity, and emotional well-being—and how naturopathic care can restore balance. Abstract The gut–brain axis is a dynamic...

Dwelling on Loneliness Fuels Depression, Study Finds

Ruminating on feelings of loneliness is more harmful than loneliness itself in contributing to depression. Repeated negative thinking about loneliness, not loneliness alone, is the driving force behind depression. For patients and healthcare providers, this study...

Caffeine and L-Theanine in ADHD

A Case of Impaired Focus and Executive Dysfunction in a 35-Year-Old Male By Matthew Strickland, ND Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder with a typical onset in childhood that can persist into adulthood. It is more commonly...

Ayurvedic Strategies for Low Testosterone

Restoring Balance Through Digestion, Dosha Regulation, and Targeted Interventions By Dr. Virender Sodhi MD (Ayurveda), ND In recent years, the conversation around men’s health, particularly testosterone levels, has gained significant attention. While modern medicine...

Walking 7,500 Steps Daily Cuts Depression Risk by 42%

Even 5,000 Daily Steps Shows Mental Health Benefits in Major Study A groundbreaking analysis of 96,173 adults reveals that walking more daily significantly reduces depression risk. The comprehensive review found that people taking at least 7,500 steps daily were 42%...

Animal-Based Foods Essential for Child Health and Development

Nutrient-rich foods Like Meat and Dairy Support Growth and Immunity Animal-source foods (ASFs) such as meat, dairy, and eggs are essential for children's growth, development, and immune function. These foods provide bioavailable nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin...

Is Low-Dose Prescribing a Possible New Naturopathic Modality?

Men’s Fertility Restored with Lisinopril By Nora Jane Pope, FCP This article examines the off-label use of low-dose lisinopril for treating idiopathic male infertility based on a compelling Nigerian study. It explores how lose-dose prescribing could be a naturopathic...

Managing Osteoarthritis and Eczema in a Pre-Diabetic Patient

A Case Study Lina Mockus, ND Introduction This case study details the naturopathic approach to treating a 58-year-old male patient, Sam, who presented with a history of osteoarthritis (OA) and eczema. OA is an inflammatory disease of the joints that occurs when the...

Walking 7,500 Steps Daily Cuts Depression Risk by 42%

Even 5,000 Daily Steps Shows Mental Health Benefits in Major Study A groundbreaking analysis of 96,173 adults reveals that walking more daily significantly reduces depression risk. The comprehensive review found that people taking at least 7,500 steps daily were 42%...

Animal-Based Foods Essential for Child Health and Development

Nutrient-rich foods Like Meat and Dairy Support Growth and Immunity Animal-source foods (ASFs) such as meat, dairy, and eggs are essential for children's growth, development, and immune function. These foods provide bioavailable nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin...

Is Low-Dose Prescribing a Possible New Naturopathic Modality?

Men’s Fertility Restored with Lisinopril By Nora Jane Pope, FCP This article examines the off-label use of low-dose lisinopril for treating idiopathic male infertility based on a compelling Nigerian study. It explores how lose-dose prescribing could be a naturopathic...

Managing Osteoarthritis and Eczema in a Pre-Diabetic Patient

A Case Study Lina Mockus, ND Introduction This case study details the naturopathic approach to treating a 58-year-old male patient, Sam, who presented with a history of osteoarthritis (OA) and eczema. OA is an inflammatory disease of the joints that occurs when the...

Inhibiting Myostatin To Promote Muscle Mass in Men

Chris D. Meletis, N.D. With age, the sails of our sailboat become deflated unless we take a proactive approach to fight the statistical trends. This is never more true than with the loss of muscle mass. After age 30, people lose about 3% to 5% of their muscle mass...

Women’s Health – Jan 2025 | Volume 20 | Issue 1

Issue Details Volume 20 | Issue No.01Published: Jan 2025Theme: Women's HealthISSN: 2169-1622 [simplebooklet src="https://simplebooklet.com/embed.php?wpKey=PtTRkamBJ9vG65BNXpPRvJ&source=wordpress" width="986" height="637"]

Clinical Uses for DHEA Supplementation in Male Patients

Optimizing hormonal health and preventing age-related decline By Briana Cain, ND Discover the clinical applications of DHEA supplementation in male patients, focusing on its benefits for cardiovascular health, bone density, cognitive function, and hormonal...

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