Study Confirms Naturopathic Understanding of Depression-Pain Connection A 21-year longitudinal study tracking over 7,300 adults has documented that depression symptoms begin rising significantly up to eight years before pain develops. Published in eClinicalMedicine by...
By Chelsea Smithback, ND Introduction Acne vulgaris is a very common skin condition, with a prevalence rate ranging from 25% to 95% among adolescents. It is more common in males than females. Acne can persist into adulthood or have a delayed onset during this stage of...
Aarti Patel, ND ABSTRACT This case study explores menopausal acne in a 55-year-old female with severe skin barrier damage from a history of using medical-grade prescription, as well as over-the-counter acne topicals, along with a more recent history of supplementing...
Exploring Thiamine Deficiency, Catecholamine Toxicity, and Angiotensin II Quinn Rivet, ND Exploring how thiamine deficiency, catecholamine-induced neurotoxicity, and Angiotensin II contribute to neurodegeneration and aging in the brain. Introduction This paper aims to...
Pathophysiology, Clinical Implications, and Evidence-Based Naturopathic Interventions Galina Mironova, ND Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder with systemic effects, including significant dermatologic manifestations. Acne, hirsutism,...
David J. Schleich, PhD Education Making Sense of Hobbled Matriculation Numbers in 2017-18 Most naturopathic programs in North America this year are experiencing a decline in likely matriculation cohorts for Fall 2017, which pencils out as a slump in enrollment through...
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE The Oberwaid is simply magnificent embracing on one side a sweep of the crystal lake and on the other a panorama of the lofty snow-clad Alps … The Alps are an uninterrupted sermon on peace and exegesis of eternity. It is no wonder that the...
Emily Chan, ND Why are meditation, gratitude, and prayer so powerful that they can transcend anxiety and shift your emotions and mind? What is the formula based on the physics principle of relativity that explains this? And how can you use this law of nature to help...
Nimrod Sheinman, BSc, ND Paul Epstein, ND * Used by permission. Excerpt adapted from chapter in: The Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine – The Healing Power of Nature. Every drugless practitioner needs a working knowledge of Mental Science. The vital organs and...
Iva Lloyd, ND How many times have you heard the sayings, “I don’t have enough time,” “I’m too busy,” “I need more time,” or other similar remarks? What I find interesting about these statements is that, at least in vertical time, everyone, irrespective of age, money,...
Jim Massey, ND Mind-body medicine is a revolutionary approach to health care that focuses on treating the patient as a totality of body, mind, consciousness, spirit, and soul. Treatment recognizes and brings awareness to the significant role of our emotions, mental...
What Does the Science Say? Todd A. Born, ND For many centuries, folklore medicine has recommended the use of castor oil, either orally or transdermally, for a wide range of complaints. Naturopathic doctors and other practitioners continue to utilize its therapeutic...
Meghan Walker, ND I have a small crush on Tony Robbins. I admit it openly. He speaks and creates a call to action that is perfectly aligned with my psychology. Of the many takeaways I have received from Tony over the years, none have been as impactful as the simple...
Aesthetic Medicine or Minor Surgery? Hilary Costello, ND In the age of rapidly growing statistics for skin cancers internationally, it is our duty as naturopathic physicians to educate our patients on appropriate techniques for the removal and potential biopsy of skin...
Chris D. Meletis, N.D. Abstract Long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) share overlapping pathophysiological mechanisms, with mitochondrial dysfunction emerging as a central driver of persistent fatigue, cognitive impairment, and multisystem dysregulation....
Post-Pandemic Clinical Medicine: Strategies for Treating Long-COVID and Vaccine-Related Injuries Paul S. Anderson, NMD A comprehensive review of definitions, pathogenesis, diagnostics, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches for managing Long-COVID and...
Sarah Cassidy, ND Abstract Long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, is an increasingly recognized condition affecting not only adults but also adolescents. Though often underdiagnosed in younger populations, it can present with a wide range of...
Miriam Wheeler, ND, DHANP (DABHM) A clinical case study demonstrating the successful eradication of Dientamoeba fragilis with Aloe socotrina in a lactating patient—offering a safe alternative to conventional antiparasitic medications. Abstract This case study details...
A new, thankfully rare, type of small cell lung cancer has been discovered: it has been shown to primarily occur in younger people–who have never even smoked.
Mesothelioma, caused by asbestos exposure, is an aggressive form of cancer with no cure; treatments attempt to improve/expand quality of life. A study published in Nature Communications, found that some gut bacteria influence the body’s ability to fight mesothelioma....
Yoga “can help in reducing the depressive symptoms in patients with major depressive disorder” and “is an ideal […]
…naturopathic remedies in pain management, particularly when traditional pharmacological treatments (NSAIDs, opioids, etc) may be limited due to potential adverse effects and misuse…
“Gut microbiota is considered to be one of the important factors that maintain human health by regulating host metabolism.” An article in the Virulence journal provides a comprehensive look at Akkermansia muciniphila, which is found in abundance in the gut, regulates...
…the prevalence of metabolic syndrome ranged from just under 20% for 20 to 39 year olds to almost 50% of those aged 60…
NDs in Washington State will soon—October!—have an expanded range, including the ability to diagnose autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, and other neurological conditions and developmental delays. Due in huge part to the Washington Association of Naturopathic...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects up to 1% of the world’s population.1 The Journal of Ayurveda Integrative Medicine published an article evaluating the clinical outcome of Ayurveda whole system intervention—oral medicines, local therapy, and dietary...
Self-compassion can contribute to better mental health. Compassion focused therapy may help those with mental illness self-soothe and better deal with feelings and thoughts in a mindful, balanced way. An article recently published in Behaviour Research and Therapy...
One sleepless night is annoying. For those with persistent insomnia coupled with a comorbidity, such as generalized anxiety disorder, it can be negatively life-altering. In a Cureus case report, a 27-year-old man, suffering from insomnia for over 2 decades, tried...
…the prevalence of metabolic syndrome ranged from just under 20% for 20 to 39 year olds to almost 50% of those aged 60…
NDs in Washington State will soon—October!—have an expanded range, including the ability to diagnose autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, and other neurological conditions and developmental delays. Due in huge part to the Washington Association of Naturopathic...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects up to 1% of the world’s population.1 The Journal of Ayurveda Integrative Medicine published an article evaluating the clinical outcome of Ayurveda whole system intervention—oral medicines, local therapy, and dietary...
Self-compassion can contribute to better mental health. Compassion focused therapy may help those with mental illness self-soothe and better deal with feelings and thoughts in a mindful, balanced way. An article recently published in Behaviour Research and Therapy...
One sleepless night is annoying. For those with persistent insomnia coupled with a comorbidity, such as generalized anxiety disorder, it can be negatively life-altering. In a Cureus case report, a 27-year-old man, suffering from insomnia for over 2 decades, tried...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severely impacts the life of patients. What affect can yoga or tai chi have on those with COPD? A study published in Scientific Reports evaluated mind–body exercises and their impacts on stable COPD patients. Using registers and...
Are you and your patients drinking enough water? We all know water is good for us, but did you know proper water intake may play a role in healthy aging? Suboptimal hydration may accelerate aging and increase the risk of chronic diseases and premature death. A study...
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reports the efficacy of telehealth-delivered mindfulness-based interventions (MBI). Over 690 veterans with chronic pain and a psychiatric comorbidity completed a trial of either group or self-paced MBI vs usual care. The...
A recent study by Australian researchers published in the European Journal of Nutrition sheds light on magnesium's critical role in maintaining DNA integrity, particularly for healthy middle-aged adults. The study reveals that low levels of magnesium, especially when...
How beneficial are potentially drugless healing systems, including naturopathy? Two doctors in India with Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science degrees asked that question in an Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine article. A comprehensive review of the...
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Key Findings: A new study from the University of Washington found that maternal acetaminophen (APAP) exposure during pregnancy was linked to a 3.15 times higher risk of ADHD in children by ages 8-10. Female children showed a stronger association, with a 6.16 times...
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...
