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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,...
Golf course herbicides cause dopaminergic neuron death and initiate Parkinson's disease Decades of naturopathic medicine casework on pesticide-linked neurological decline are now confirmed by population-based data showing increased Parkinson's risk near golf courses....
Corinne M. De Soto, ND, MS Naturopathic Perspective Bordetella pertussis, the bacterium responsible for causing pertussis infection and illness, has received much research and media attention lately, as rates of infection resurge.1 While some blame lower vaccine rates...
Nora Jane Pope, ND Fertility Awareness is also gaining popularity with teens and single women who want to go off “the Pill.” Among teen prescriptions for the Pill, 17% are for PMS, acne, and dysmenorrhea.It is my hope that naturopathic physicians will become a driving...
Heather Paulson, ND, FABNO Due to gynecological challenges, bleeding disorders present serious consequences for women and girls. Complications can be encountered during the menstrual cycle, in pregnancy and childbirth, and in menopause. Bleeding disorders can be...
Jessica Moore, ND Heather Paulson, ND, FABNO While breast cancer continues to be the most common type of cancer in women in the United States, breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is only recently recognized as a public health issue deserving greater attention. It...
Carolyn Mercer BSc, ND Taurine is often referred to as a non-essential amino acid (technically an amino sulfonic acid: 2-aminoethane sulphonic acid). It can be synthesized in humans from the amino acids, cysteine and methionine. As one of the most abundant free amino...
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND This is a story about process, not result. I just took the case yesterday in front of a 3rd-year homeopathy class here in Toronto. I have no idea as to the result, but feel that the process I worked through might have teaching benefit, so I...
Sussanna Czeranko, ND We might think that acidophilus in the form of capsules and fortified yogurt was a recent 20th century discovery. It's not. Although, yogurt as a food has been used for many centuries as a medicine, yogurt was first introduced with the scientific...
Jaclyn Chasse, ND Whether or not a couple is struggling to conceive, proper preparation for pregnancy is essential to ensure that the health of the baby is maximized. When a couple has had difficulty conceiving or carrying to term, preconception care can make all the...
Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO As a breast cancer survivor and a doctor who often treats high-risk women, this is a subject to which I pay very close attention. Because of the prevalence of breast cancer, regardless of your clinical focus, it’s likely that you have had a...
Lauren Geyman, ND This case highlights how a naturopathic protocol—combining antiparasitic botanicals, targeted probiotics, and fermented foods—successfully eradicated Entamoeba histolytica while restoring gut balance and reducing inflammation. Abstract: Infection...
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...
Sara Love, ND A clinician’s guide to when—and when not—to use A. muciniphila: evidence for gut-barrier support, metabolic and immune effects, pasteurized vs live formulations, and patient selection. Abstract Akkermansia muciniphila is an emerging “next-generation”...
Lynn Klassen, ND Carolyn Mukai, ND Rising temperatures and changing habitats are driving the spread of Lyme disease and co-infections into new regions—challenging outdated risk maps, diagnostic tools, and clinical assumptions. Abstract Climate change is expanding the...
June 2022 JARED L. ZEFF, ND, VNMI, LAC The following is not an article prepared for a medical journal. Not every statement of fact is cited or referenced. This is a commentary on the medicine, a running set of observations about practice in the field. It’s...
Naturopathic Strategies for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms YASAMAN TASALLOTI, ND Abstract Long COVID presents with persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, sleep disturbances, and depression, largely driven by chronic inflammation,...
Suspected Conversion Disorder Treated by Homeopathy IAN SPOHN, ND Conversion disorder is a conventional psychiatric diagnosis, a rare example where Western medicine acknowledges the mind-body link. Also known as functional neurological symptom disorder,...
Circadian Disruption & Medical School FRASER SMITH, MATD, ND It’s been a hard day’s night, and I’ve been working like a dog. It’s been a hard day’s night; I should be sleeping like a log.” So sang John Lennon on the title song to the Beatles...
Part I JAMES SENSENIG, ND JARED ZEFF, ND, VNMI, LAC This column is transcribed from a weekly live conversation produced by the Naturopathic Medical Institute (NMI). The goal of NMI is to preserve and promote the principles of naturopathic philosophy...
The Role of Cerebellar Atrophy CHRIS D. MELETIS, ND Mind-body medicine is the ability of the brain to improve the health of the body. However, if cognitive function is not operating at peak capacity, the brain will not be able to impact bodily health. In this...
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Female Patients KATRINA IIAMS-HAUSER, ND Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that presents in a stunning array of varieties. Hallmarks of ASD include difficulties with social interaction, restricted...
Opportunities for Mind/Body Reintegration THALIA HALE, ND One of my biggest “never say never” moments was in naturopathic medical school over 10 years ago, when I said that I would never treat Lyme disease. With my limited knowledge, I could not get behind...
What Are Patients Actually Telling You? SERENA GOLDSTEIN, ND We’ve seen it in practice, heard about it from friends, and experienced it ourselves. Or perhaps we are new to it: the idea that there can be a deeper cause or meaning beyond a physical symptom...
Adjunctive Treatment in Holistic Psychiatric Care JAYNE DUBOIS, ND Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle but powerful form of bodywork derived from osteopathic manipulation. Treated areas include the cranium and sacrum as well as joints, muscles, fascia,...
The Role of Cerebellar Atrophy CHRIS D. MELETIS, ND Mind-body medicine is the ability of the brain to improve the health of the body. However, if cognitive function is not operating at peak capacity, the brain will not be able to impact bodily health. In this...
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Female Patients KATRINA IIAMS-HAUSER, ND Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that presents in a stunning array of varieties. Hallmarks of ASD include difficulties with social interaction, restricted...
Opportunities for Mind/Body Reintegration THALIA HALE, ND One of my biggest “never say never” moments was in naturopathic medical school over 10 years ago, when I said that I would never treat Lyme disease. With my limited knowledge, I could not get behind...
What Are Patients Actually Telling You? SERENA GOLDSTEIN, ND We’ve seen it in practice, heard about it from friends, and experienced it ourselves. Or perhaps we are new to it: the idea that there can be a deeper cause or meaning beyond a physical symptom...
Adjunctive Treatment in Holistic Psychiatric Care JAYNE DUBOIS, ND Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle but powerful form of bodywork derived from osteopathic manipulation. Treated areas include the cranium and sacrum as well as joints, muscles, fascia,...
Start With Your Own Mindset DANIELLE CHANDLER While it may seem clear that a patient’s mindset can have a huge impact on their health journey, if you want your patients to have the greatest probability of success, there’s another set of attitudes, impressions, and...
Acknowledging Vulnerability Is a Powerful Tool for Building Resilience AMY CHADWICK, ND Vulnerability is an inherent aspect of being alive. As such, vulnerability has a purpose. When needs are heard, acknowledged, shared, and met with compassion, vulnerability...
NeuroScience has always focused on addressing the science behind symptoms. This remains our approach to healthcare because we believe everything is connected. A single symptom doesn’t have a single resolution, and bodily systems like the nervous or immune systems work...
Pollen Extract Focusing on Women’s Urinary Incontinence with Positive Results.Deshler, Ohio. August 1, 2022 – Graminex®, L.L.C. is pleased to announce it has completed a clinical study with Graminex® Flower Pollen Extract for women’s urinary incontinence and urinary...
New platform integration designed to maximize clinical efficiency and improve patient outcomes PHOENIX – July 26, 2022 - Today, Fullscript, the leading care delivery platform for integrative medicine, announced it has partnered with athenahealth, Inc. through the...
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Non-Exhaust Emissions Now Major Source of Vehicle Pollution in the UK New research from the University of Southampton shows that microscopic particles released from certain brake pads can be more harmful to human lung cells than diesel exhaust. The study highlights a...
Iron-Clad Orchid (Dendrobium officinale, Tiepi Shihu) Improves Salivary Gland Function and Oral Microbiota in Nasopharyngeal Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy Dendrobium officinale, also known as Tiepi Shihu or iron-clad orchid, has been integral to traditional...
