Node Smith, ND The body's endocannabinoid system, due to the critical role it plays in regulating neurotransmitter signaling, is an enticing target for drug development against disorders associated with anxiety, stress, and repetitive behaviors, such as...
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Dentists Still Overprescribing Antibiotics, and in Unnecessary Situations
Node Smith, ND A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and published in JAMA Network Open, found that 81% of antibiotics prescribed by dentists - who are among the top prescribers in the U.S., accounting for about 10% of all...
Greater than Placebo: A Critical Review of Homeopathy Research
Naturopathic Perspective Paul Theriault, BSc, ND, VNMI Discussions of homeopathy within the naturopathic profession have emerged recently, which have been predicated on the assumption that there is no evidence for homeopathy. This assumption is false. The evidence...
Plus ça Change
Education David J. Schleich, PhD In the world of regulatory and public policy debate, some sighing from time to time among healthcare providers is understandable. The road is long. Naturopathic leaders in many states can spend years in the pursuit of legislative...
Less is Sometimes More: Simple Solutions for a Complex Neurological Case
Tolle Totum Ashley L. Russell, ND, BCST While 2017 was winding down, I received the following plea from a woman named Paula, via a Facebook message: My sister came across your name while searching for the best naturopathic doctors in the area, and you are familiar to...
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Getting to Know the Relatives: The Importance of MTHFR Screening
Kayla Preece, ND Shannyn Fowl, ND Methyltetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) enzyme deficiency due to a genetic polymorphism is frequently talked about these days. Studies are showing this polymorphism to be linked to many conditions, from depression to hypertension.1,...
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Setting the Record Straight: Homœopathy’s Rightful Place in Naturopathic Medicine
JAMIE OSKIN, ND, DHANP ERIC UDELL, ND The January 2019 article by Nelson et al, “The Bell Tolls for Homeopathy: Time for Change in the Training and Practice of North American Naturopathic Physicians,”1 necessitated this response in...
Social Connection: A Missing Piece of Your Treatment Plan?
ANGELA CORTAL, ND A patient, whom I’ll call Ashley, was a pleasant, friendly 31-year-old mother of 2 when she first consulted me in 2019 for migrating joint pains. A previous provider had told...
Cancer Pain
LINDSAY ADRIAN, ND, FABNO Over half of people with cancer will experience moderate to severe pain, with some estimates as high as 2/3 of cancer patients.1 Many patients’ pain will not be managed appropriately, leading to impaired sleep, mood...
An Interesting Look at Telepresence in University Classrooms
Node Smith, ND Telepresence robots help university students learning remotely to feel more a part of the class, new research by Oregon State University suggests. The findings are particularly important given the nationwide shift to online instruction caused by the...
A Healthy Brain: Keeping Our Men Thinking Clearly with Age
Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG) Cognitive function is a reflection of a person’s overall health and wellness, including a decline. Normal cognitive decline consists of mild changes in the rate of information processing and new learning, as well as mild changes in...
From Culinary Lab to Table: Garnishing Conventional Therapies
Lisa Price, ND Appetizer: Wild Mushroom Pâté on Whole Grain Crackers Salad: Artichoke, Asparagus & Hazelnut Salad Entrée: Chili Paste Salmon cooked in coconut milk over Fennel Root Dessert: Brownies (no sugar) Beverage: Crisp Cranberry (coconut water with a splash...
Whack-a-Mole: The Future of Naturopathic Medical Education
David J. Schleich, PhD I’m hoping that by the end of the decade we might have amped up enough to catch up. Even then, though, we may still be worried about how to keep our naturopathic education programs fine-tuned to what is needed in the healthcare landscape. At the...
Body Fat in Men: A Measure of Leanness and Longevity
Richard Maurer, ND Sully, a 58-year-old adventurous and healthy man, shared his confusion with me at our first visit. His primary care doctor recommended a statin, on top of his current aspirin and beta-blocker, because of his heart disease risk and cholesterol. But...
Naturopathy’s Chicago Champion Dr Carl Strueh
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE To individualize, i.e., combine these various agencies [pure air, proper food, regular exercises, sunlight and baths] into a system, which conforms, with the condition of each individual patient, is the art of the physician. Carl Strueh,...
Nominations Now Open | 2015 Living Legends Nominations
Do you know a naturopathic medical professional who deserves to be called a "Living Legend?" Nominate them today! The Living Legends Selection Committee of NCNM and OANP seeks your nominations for the 2015 Living Legend Award for lifetime service and achievement. Any...
New Brain Exercise Book by Dr. Smith
Chicago - Fraser Smith, BA, MATD, ND, assistant dean for naturopathic medicine at National University of Health Sciences (NUHS), has released a new book titled, “The Complete Brain Exercise Book.” It offers a strategy to train your brain, improve memory, language,...
Organic Regenerative Agriculture Can Ease World Hunger and Reverse Global Warming
On #WorldFoodDay, International Experts Say Fossil Fuel Reduction Isn’t Enough; Survival Requires that We Also Restore the Capacity of the World’s Soils to Sequester Carbon and to Feed Vulnerable Populations WASHINGTON D.C. — The nonprofit organization Regeneration...
In Remembrance of Dr. Mubina Jiwa, ND
CAND shares recent passing of a beloved naturopathic doctor, friend and colleague With great sadness the CAND alerts members of the passing of Dr. Mubina Jiwa, ND (Ontario). Dr. Jiwa was a long-standing member and supporter of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic...
Nordic Naturals® Introduces Postnatal Omega-3
Meaningful Levels of EPA Support a Positive Mood after Childbirth Watsonville, CA (October 13, 2015) Leading omega-3 supplement manufacturer Nordic Naturals has launched Postnatal Omega-3, a first-of-its-kind product for new moms that combines meaningful levels of...
Nominations Now Open | 2015 Living Legends Nominations
Do you know a naturopathic medical professional who deserves to be called a "Living Legend?" Nominate them today! The Living Legends Selection Committee of NCNM and OANP seeks your nominations for the 2015 Living Legend Award for lifetime service and achievement. Any...
New Brain Exercise Book by Dr. Smith
Chicago - Fraser Smith, BA, MATD, ND, assistant dean for naturopathic medicine at National University of Health Sciences (NUHS), has released a new book titled, “The Complete Brain Exercise Book.” It offers a strategy to train your brain, improve memory, language,...
Organic Regenerative Agriculture Can Ease World Hunger and Reverse Global Warming
On #WorldFoodDay, International Experts Say Fossil Fuel Reduction Isn’t Enough; Survival Requires that We Also Restore the Capacity of the World’s Soils to Sequester Carbon and to Feed Vulnerable Populations WASHINGTON D.C. — The nonprofit organization Regeneration...
In Remembrance of Dr. Mubina Jiwa, ND
CAND shares recent passing of a beloved naturopathic doctor, friend and colleague With great sadness the CAND alerts members of the passing of Dr. Mubina Jiwa, ND (Ontario). Dr. Jiwa was a long-standing member and supporter of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic...
Nordic Naturals® Introduces Postnatal Omega-3
Meaningful Levels of EPA Support a Positive Mood after Childbirth Watsonville, CA (October 13, 2015) Leading omega-3 supplement manufacturer Nordic Naturals has launched Postnatal Omega-3, a first-of-its-kind product for new moms that combines meaningful levels of...
Important Factors in Naturopathic Professional Formation (part 4 in a series)
Canadian naturopathic doctors faced a bumpy road in trying to position their naturopathic college in the higher education landscape. Understanding and defining the formation of naturopathy as a heterodox system of naturopathic medicine exhibits some of what Geiger...
Nordic Naturals® Launches ProOmega® 2000 Featuring Highest-Concentration, Triglyceride-Form Omega-3 Oil
Watsonville, CA (October 6, 2015) Nordic Naturals, the leading manufacturer of omega-3 supplements, introduces ProOmega 2000, its most potent soft gel formulation to date. The product utilizes the company’s exclusive new breakthrough omega-3 fish oil, which is...
Natural Partners Now Offers Online Dispensaries to Healthcare Practitioners
Through innovative, personalized websites powered by Natural Partners, patients can now enjoy direct access to professional-grade vitamins and supplements under the connected care of licensed healthcare practitioners Scottsdale, AZ (October 6, 2015) – For the past 20...
Infographic: 6 Tenets of Naturopathic Medicine
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Metagenics Launches UltraFlora® Restore
U.S. Product Announcement UltraFlora Restore is a clinically tested probiotic combination containing 4 different strains of live bacteria clinically shown to provide targeted support for healthy intestinal microbial stability and relief of loose stools. It is backed...
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COVID-19 Lockdown Effect on Sleep
Node Smith, ND Stay-at-home orders and "lockdowns" related to the COVID-19 pandemic have had a major impact on the daily lives of people around the world and that includes the way that people sleep, two studies report June 10 in the journal Current Biology. Both...
Birth Defects Caused by Flame Retardant?
Node Smith, ND A new study from the University of Georgia has shown that exposure to a now-banned flame retardant can alter the genetic code in sperm, leading to major health defects in children of exposed parents. Exposure to a now-banned flame retardant can alter...




