Student Scholarship Honorable Mention Nicole Gansemer Jennifer Brusewitz, ND Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition primarily affecting the sweat glands. The primary lesions are painful, inflamed,...
Orthopedics Angela Cortal, ND Osteoarthritis (OA) is not only the most common form of arthritis; it is also one of the leading causes of disability among older adults and is the second-most rapidly rising disability-associated disorder. As a result, the “Global...
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Benton Bramwell, ND In Greek and traditional Arabic medicine, Arum palaestinum has a long history of diverse clinical applications, including the treatment of various infections, bone fractures, and cancer. In the 1st century AD, Dioscorides...
Student Scholarship - Second Place Research Review Stephanie Berg, ND Baljit Khamba, ND, MPH Sabrina Koperski, ND In July 2018, J.A., a 54-year-old Caucasian female, presented to the Bastyr University Clinic in San Diego, CA, seeking naturopathic treatment for...
Node Smith, ND Concentrations of antibiotics found in some of the world's rivers exceed 'safe' levels by up to 300 times, the first ever global study has discovered. Researchers looked for 14 commonly used antibiotics in rivers in 72 countries across six continents...
Stephen Wangen, ND Parasites can be found in anyone, regardless of where the person may live or have been. This is just as true for children as it is for adults. As naturopathic doctors, we are more likely than the average physician to treat for parasites, partly due...
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Node Smith, ND The presence of dreaming during rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep indicates that memory formation may occur during this sleep stage. But now, researchers from Japan have found that activity in a specific group of neurons is necessary for memory...
Node Smith, ND COVID-19 infection may cause subacute thyroiditis, according to a new case study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. COVID-19 infection may cause subacute thyroiditis Subacute thyroiditis is an inflammatory thyroid...
Node Smith, ND People taken ill by coronavirus infections may experience psychiatric problems while hospitalized and potentially after they recover, suggests an analysis of past research led by the UCL Institute of Mental Health with King's College London...
Node Smith, ND A team of scientists studying the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that has caused the COVID-19 pandemic, found that it was especially well-suited to jump from animals to humans by shapeshifting as it gained the ability to infect human cells. Virus was...
Michelle Dillon, ND A 64-year-old fit male, JJ, reported to our clinic with high blood pressure, anxiety, frequent urination, lack of energy, and low libido. JJ had reported that his blood pressure began to increase about a year ago, noted while having an annual...
Mark Swanson, ND At the Cleveland HeartLab’s Symposium – held in Cleveland, Ohio, September 2014 – I had the pleasure of spending time with Dr Decker Weiss, a naturopathic cardiologist who was a featured speaker at the event. His talk was about the link between brain...
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE I was covered with fresh rhubarb leaves from head to foot with just enough space left on my face to give me a chance to breathe. Afterwards I was given what the Germans call a ‘Rumpfbad,’ a trunk bath. Tell Berggren, 1915, p.687 I rose early...
Laura Hughes Daniel Lander, ND, FABNO With advances in early detection and treatment strategies, fewer people are dying from cancer. There are more than 13 million cancer survivors in the United States alone – a number which is expected to increase to 18 million by...
Jeff Clark, ND The practice of medicine has long been described as an art informed by science. For millennia, we have cultivated and then relied upon the expertise of individuals who have specialized in health and healing.1 Doctors invest themselves in understanding...
Virender Sodhi, ND, MD (Ayurveda) Anup Mulakaluri, ND, AWC According to Ayurvedic medicine, the heart chakra lies at the center of the 7 chakras. It holds the emotional functions of love, confidence, and trust, as well as deep connection and compassion; its highest...
Daniel Chong, ND Joel Kahn, MD, FACC Heart failure (HF) is a syndrome of cardiac dysfunction in which the heart can no longer pump enough blood around the body to support its organs and systems. Identified risk factors for HF include conditions that damage the heart,...
Emily Kane, ND, LAc Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of premature death in the United States and worldwide.1,2 Typically, the major deficits in CVD are hypertension and the inability of the left ventricle to effectively pump oxygenated...
TIRANA, Albania – Research scientists at research hospitals in Albania have found that there is an association between high n-3 polyunsaturated fat intake, dietary fiber and colorectal cancers in Caucasians. The increased risk of colorectal cancer may be driven by...
ADELAIDE, South Australia – Australian researchers have discovered that the stomach’s TRPV1 receptors signal fullness when exposed to capsaicin, the compound in chili peppers. The function in the stomach that tells the body it has had enough food actually is regulated...
Virender Sodhi, ND, MD (Ayurveda) Anup Mulakaluri, ND, AWC According to Ayurvedic medicine, the heart chakra lies at the center of the 7 chakras. It holds the emotional functions of love, confidence, and trust, as well as deep connection and compassion; its highest...
Daniel Chong, ND Joel Kahn, MD, FACC Heart failure (HF) is a syndrome of cardiac dysfunction in which the heart can no longer pump enough blood around the body to support its organs and systems. Identified risk factors for HF include conditions that damage the heart,...
Emily Kane, ND, LAc Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of premature death in the United States and worldwide.1,2 Typically, the major deficits in CVD are hypertension and the inability of the left ventricle to effectively pump oxygenated...
TIRANA, Albania – Research scientists at research hospitals in Albania have found that there is an association between high n-3 polyunsaturated fat intake, dietary fiber and colorectal cancers in Caucasians. The increased risk of colorectal cancer may be driven by...
ADELAIDE, South Australia – Australian researchers have discovered that the stomach’s TRPV1 receptors signal fullness when exposed to capsaicin, the compound in chili peppers. The function in the stomach that tells the body it has had enough food actually is regulated...
MILAN, Italy – Researchers may have found a new cause of gluten sensitivity when they discovered that biologically active molecules released by digesting bread and pasta can survive digestion and potentially pass through the gut lining. The research was published in...
Nutrition and proper diet have long been established as critical for eye health as we age. The American Optometric Association (AOA) (1) notes the importance and positive correlation of antioxidants on eye health. The AOA wrote that “adding powerful antioxidants to...
Powerful Oil Delivers 80% EPA+DHA, 90+% Triglycerides Watsonville, California (September 9, 2015) Nordic Naturals, the #1 fish oil in the United States, has introduced its latest innovation—a breakthrough omega-3 oil. This ultra-concentrated EPA+DHA oil in the highly...
Shahram Ayoubzadeh, ND Homeopathy can be considered the treatment of choice for pregnancy, lactation, and all stages of infancy and child development. Homeopathic remedies are among the most harmless of all ingestible substances. In light of its profound effect on the...
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Node Smith, ND A review of 56 randomized clinical trials finds that psychological and behavioral therapies may be effective non-drug treatments for reducing disease-causing inflammation in the body. CBT found to be superior to other psychotherapies at boosting the...
Node Smith, ND When it fires, a neuron consumes significantly more energy than an equivalent computer operation. And yet, a network of coupled neurons can continuously learn, sense and perform complex tasks at energy levels that are currently unattainable for even...
