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Breakthrough Tech Restores Movement in Paralysis with Robotics and Spinal Stimulation
A groundbreaking combination of rehabilitation robotics and spinal cord stimulation has successfully restored movement in individuals with spinal cord injuries. This innovative approach enables activities like cycling and walking outdoors, offering new hope for...
In the Thick of It: Diagnosis and Treatment for Venous Form of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with Comorbid Tick-Borne Infections
Julia Greenspan, ND Abstract This case report details the diagnosis and management of venous thoracic outlet syndrome with concurrent tick-borne infections, emphasizing diagnostic pitfalls, the utility of D-dimer with imaging, and timely interventions including...
Maternal Acetaminophen Use Linked to Increased ADHD Risk in Children
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...
Soil’s Hidden Threat: How Dirt May Drive Antibiotic Resistance
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...
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Acetaminophen & NSAIDs: Re-evaluating Their Use in the Pediatric Population
Catherine Clinton, ND Docere OTC Pain and Fever Reducers Most Widely Used Drugs in Children Over-the-counter (OTC) pain and fever reducers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen are the most widely used drugs in children.1 Regular use of these drugs is something I also...
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Cognitive Dysfunction: Alternative and Complementary Therapy Options
John Hahn, DPM, ND As we enter the new millennium, the practice of healthcare in the United States is fundamentally and rapidly changing with the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Due to evolving social, technological, and economic influences,...
Chronic Prostatitis: A Modern Approach & Naturopathic Interventions Update
Geo Espinosa, ND, LAc, CNS Doctors do not know the exact cause of nonbacterial chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). Affecting the majority of men with prostatitis, CP/CPPS is frustrating for patients and physicians alike. However, we are...
Arginine and Citrulline: A Review of Their Safety and Efficacy for Erectile Dysfunction & Beyond
Jeremy Appleton, ND Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid involved in numerous biochemical pathways in the human body. It has functions in the immune system, and is also required for ammonia metabolism and the secretion of certain hormones. Arginine is well-known as...
Assessing Prostate Cancer Four Pragmatic Questions to Consider
Phranq D. Tamburri, NMD When seeing a patient for prostate cancer (CaP), a physician often encounters a quandary when determining how to explain the patient’s risk to him. After all, it is a known fact that the majority of men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer...
Reflexes
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE In fact, we venture to claim that in the blood vessels of the skin and underlying tissues we have in the higher vertebrates, just as found everywhere in the lower forms of life, a great ‘skin heart,’ which plays an important part in the...
Heart Rate Variability The Why, What, and How of HRV and Its Importance in Private Practice – Part 3
Michael Kessler, DC, CCSP Javdat Karimov, MD, NMD When we look at how humans survived over time, it is clear that a very adaptive system was necessary, or we would not be here today. Advanced heart rate variability (HRV) can reflect our evolutionary biology and where...
Personalized Medicine How SNPs, Ox Stress, and Inflammation Are Creating a Revolution in Healthcare
Decker Weiss, NMD, FASA The economist Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations contains a parable about a pin-maker who, working alone, creates scarcely 20 pins a day. But within the same 8 hours, a team of 10 that divides the labor of shaping, sharpening, and painting...
Got Jobs: Giving Our ND Graduates a Leg Up
David J. Schleich, PhD My part in the discussion was to describe the growing presence of the natural medicine community in that Affordable Care Act (ACA) landscape. I was introduced as being part of the “naturopathic and integrative medicine” movement. To be sure, I...
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Anacyclus Pyrethrum in Parkinson’s Disease: A Clinical Exploration of Cognitive Decline
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is often described primarily as a movement disorder, but this definition captures only a fraction of its complexity. The familiar symptoms, tremors, stiffness, and slow movements, are outward signs of a more profound neurological disruption...
Topical Treatments for Rosacea: A Clinical Comparison of Efficacy and Patient Outcomes
Jordan Robertson, ND A detailed evaluation of the most commonly prescribed topical treatments for rosacea, comparing efficacy, patient suitability, and clinical outcomes. Rosacea significantly affects patients' quality of life, and evidence indicates that any...
Mental Health & Insomnia – May 2025 | Volume 20 | Issue 5
Issue Details Volume 20 | Issue No.05Published: May 2025Theme: Mental Health and InsomniaISSN: 2169-1622 [simplebooklet src="https://simplebooklet.com/embed.php?wpKey=xbnZ815tnZmF3SIlTBBI6f&source=wordpress" width="100%" height="637"]
Physical Punishment Harms Children’s Physical and Neurological Health
Neuroscience Reveals Lasting Damage from Physical Discipline A Comprehensive 2025 Meta-Analysis Reveals Physical Punishment Activates Toxic Stress, Causes Structural Brain Damage, and Leads to Emotional and Behavioral Dysfunction Pain as a Protective Biological Signal...
Why I Became a Naturopathic Doctor
I never imagined my quest to fulfill my learners permit hours as fast as possible would lead me to my future career. After all, I was fifteen and the only vision I had for my future was the freedom of having my license and then maybe becoming a pro snowboarder...
Adventurous Play May Lower Mental Health Issues in Children
From University of Exeter Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first Covid-19 lockdown, according to new research. A study led by the University of Exeter asked parents how often...
Science Doesn’t Sell Pleasurable Products
From Ohio State University People don't want science anywhere near their delicious chocolate chip cookies. But they're happy to have science create body wash that fights odor-causing bacteria. In a series of 10 studies, researchers found that people don't like science...
Young Men: Diet Helps Depressive Symptoms
From University of Technology Sydney Young men with a poor diet saw a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression when they switched to a healthy Mediterranean diet, a new study shows. Depression is a common mental health condition that affects...
Double Your Sperm Count by Losing Weight
From University of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Men all over the world are suffering from deteriorating semen quality -- often referred to as an outright fertility crisis. Now, however, there may be good news for some of the men who are...
Neurophysiology of Psychopathy
From Nanyang Technological University Neuroscientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), University of Pennsylvania, and California State University, have established the existence of a biological difference between psychopaths and...
Could Poor Eyesight be Masquerading as Cognitive Decline?
From University of South Australia Millions of older people with poor vision are at risk of being misdiagnosed with mild cognitive impairments, according to a new study by the University of South Australia. Cognitive tests that rely on vision-dependent tasks could be...
Addressing Lung Failure Earlier to Prevent COPD
From La Jolla Institute for Immunology If you've ever struggled to breathe, you've had a moment of hypoxia -- a lack of oxygen. Hypoxia can have long-term effects. In fact, doctors describe hypoxia as an "initial insult." Experiencing hypoxia is a known trigger for...
Processing Emotions Requires Good Sleep
From University of Bern Researchers at the Department of Neurology of the University of Bern and University Hospital Bern identified how the brain triages emotions during dream sleep to consolidate the storage of positive emotions while dampening the consolidation of...
Studying in a Variety of Conditions Improves Learning
Variability is crucially important for learning new skills. Consider learning how to serve in tennis. Should you always practice serving from the exact same location on the court, aiming at exactly the same spot? Although practising in more variable conditions will be...
Neurophysiology of Psychopathy
From Nanyang Technological University Neuroscientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), University of Pennsylvania, and California State University, have established the existence of a biological difference between psychopaths and...
Could Poor Eyesight be Masquerading as Cognitive Decline?
From University of South Australia Millions of older people with poor vision are at risk of being misdiagnosed with mild cognitive impairments, according to a new study by the University of South Australia. Cognitive tests that rely on vision-dependent tasks could be...
Addressing Lung Failure Earlier to Prevent COPD
From La Jolla Institute for Immunology If you've ever struggled to breathe, you've had a moment of hypoxia -- a lack of oxygen. Hypoxia can have long-term effects. In fact, doctors describe hypoxia as an "initial insult." Experiencing hypoxia is a known trigger for...
Processing Emotions Requires Good Sleep
From University of Bern Researchers at the Department of Neurology of the University of Bern and University Hospital Bern identified how the brain triages emotions during dream sleep to consolidate the storage of positive emotions while dampening the consolidation of...
Studying in a Variety of Conditions Improves Learning
Variability is crucially important for learning new skills. Consider learning how to serve in tennis. Should you always practice serving from the exact same location on the court, aiming at exactly the same spot? Although practising in more variable conditions will be...
Why I became a Naturopathic Doctor
Holly Lucille, ND, RN I grew up in the Midwest, the daughter of two pharmacists, and was very well versed in the Western medical approach: “You don’t feel well? Here, take this pill.” Even at a very young age I was troubled by this approach to health and always...
Why I became a Naturopathic Doctor
Samantha Pryor, ND. As a young child I had a very inquisitive mind. My parents used that trick, go ask your mom or go ask your dad, on me when they would tire of answering how and why questions. So, I am sure you can imagine, that lead me to become a bookworm since...
Notes from the Field- March 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 not meant to be...
Take a Break from Social Media to Improve Mental Health
From University of Bath Asking people to stop using social media for just one week could lead to significant improvements in their wellbeing, depression and anxiety and could, in the future, be recommended as a way to help people manage their mental health say the...
A Mechanism for Preventing Build up of Toxic Proteins Leading to Dementia 
From University of Cambridge It's often said that a little stress can be good for you. Now scientists have shown that the same may be true for cells, uncovering a newly-discovered mechanism that might help prevent the build-up of tangles of proteins commonly seen in...
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