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Razi Ann Berry, Publisher   47% of our readers are MDs and DOs. Why are conventional doctors reading a naturopathic journal? When we started Applied Natural Medicine in 2005 ( then NDNR), our audience was almost entirely naturopathic physicians. Twenty years...

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Genetic Testing: Getting to the Heart of the Heart

Genetic Testing: Getting to the Heart of the Heart

Corie Edwards, ND Naturopathic Perspective Cardiovascular disease is a leading contributor to morbidity and mortality, with approximately 610,000 deaths yearly in the United States alone.1 Partly genetically inherited, it is a particular risk for adults over age 60....

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A Case of Night Terrors

Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Shirley is a delightful, slender 7-year-old with a wide smile. She has been brought in by her mom due to concerns about various aspects of her health. Listed complaints include arrhythmia and night terrors. Shirley is very engaging. This is...

Perinatal Pubic Grooming: Health Implications

Mai Heath, ND, BA (Hons), Birth Doula, HBCE It has been my experience that social norms and societal option are one of the biggest influencing factors on women’s choices for pubic grooming before labor and delivery. That, coupled with shame and embarrassment, can...

Treating Infertility: A Homeopathic Approach

Natalie Ham, ND Infertility is a common and emotionally exhausting problem for many couples. In my women’s health-based practice, I encounter infertility on a regular basis. I usually see the female partner; however, the male’s health should always be addressed as...

Optimal Hormones: Restoring a Rhythmic Flow

Serena Goldstein, ND The universe is a rhythm – we follow a clock and calendar, which for many of us means looking at a touch-screen device instead of the sun. Our bodies are also inherently rhythmic. Think of a plane ride that crosses time zones, causing us to...

Tolle Totum: Advil is Safe, Right?

Shannon Estrada, ND Ibuprofen drugs and aspirin all belong to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, or NSAIDs. As most know, these drugs are regularly used to reduce pain. In fact, according to a 2002 survey, 34% of the US population reported using...

Nature Cure Clinical Pearls: The Half Bath

Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE From long experience, the shorter the time the better; and that it is wiser to take two short baths than one long one.                                           Sebastian Kneipp, 1901, p.14 How long should be the duration of the Half Bath?...

With Dog as My Co-Pilot: Between Death and Life [sic]

Reverend Steven A. Bailey, ND My life has been blessed with many great teachers. I count Nature as a whole university of teachers, with its departments of plants, animals, moon, and stars. Within my world, dogs have counted among the most important teachers and...

Infertility: A Case Study Shows the Power of Natural Medicine

Deborah Ardolf, ND Infertility patients usually present to us in a very desperate and near-hopeless position. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) 2015 statistics, 7.4 million women have sought out help from various infertility services....

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Clinical Applications of Mind-Body Medicine: Somatic Awareness and the Wisdom of the Body

Clinical Applications of Mind-Body Medicine: Somatic Awareness and the Wisdom of the Body

This article examines mind-body medicine as a clinical framework that bridges physical symptoms with lived experience through somatic awareness, interoception, and compassionate presence. Using theory, case illustration, and relational neuroscience, it highlights how nervous system regulation and authentic connection can facilitate deep, lasting healing.

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...

Understanding Preeclampsia

How to Reduce Risk in Pregnancy and Prevent Future Cardiovascular Disease By Alexsia Priolo Introduction Pregnancy places significant physiologic stress on the cardiovascular system, prompting structural and hemodynamic changes to manage increased blood volume and...

Adjunctive Treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

Botanical and Nutrient Therapies By Alexandra Mele, ND This article explores the case of a 76-year-old patient with treatment-resistant paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. It highlights how botanical medicines and nutrient therapies complement conventional care, including...

Microplastics May Be Making Our Food More Toxic, Study Warns

New research shows that tiny plastic particles in soil and water can increase the amount of toxic chemicals plants and human cells absorb, raising fresh concerns about food safety. Two studies from Rutgers Health found that lettuce exposed to both micro- and...

Early Sun Exposure Linked to Lower Relapse Risk in Children with MS

New research suggests that just 30 minutes of daily sun in infancy may reduce disease activity in children with multiple sclerosis. A study published in Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation found that children who had at least 30 minutes of daily summer...

Blood Test-Guided Diet Reduces IBS Symptoms, Study Finds

New research suggests a personalized diet based on a blood test may significantly reduce abdominal pain in IBS patients. A Michigan Medicine and Cleveland Clinic study found that patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) experienced less abdominal pain when...

Microplastics May Be Making Our Food More Toxic, Study Warns

New research shows that tiny plastic particles in soil and water can increase the amount of toxic chemicals plants and human cells absorb, raising fresh concerns about food safety. Two studies from Rutgers Health found that lettuce exposed to both micro- and...

Early Sun Exposure Linked to Lower Relapse Risk in Children with MS

New research suggests that just 30 minutes of daily sun in infancy may reduce disease activity in children with multiple sclerosis. A study published in Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation found that children who had at least 30 minutes of daily summer...

Blood Test-Guided Diet Reduces IBS Symptoms, Study Finds

New research suggests a personalized diet based on a blood test may significantly reduce abdominal pain in IBS patients. A Michigan Medicine and Cleveland Clinic study found that patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) experienced less abdominal pain when...

Cystic Fibrosis Disrupts Gut Development in Infants

New research reveals stalled microbiome maturation in infants with cystic fibrosis, potentially impacting long-term health. A Dartmouth-led study, published in mBio, found that infants with cystic fibrosis (CF) experience delayed gut microbiome development compared to...

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