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Nature Cure Clinical Pearls: What’s Next?

Nature Cure Clinical Pearls: What’s Next?

Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE The proper application of the processes of the water-cure never fails of doing good. Its only abuses come from ignorance. The water-cure physician requires a thorough knowledge of the system and a careful discrimination in applying it to...

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The Relationship Between Adrenal Function and Menopausal Symptoms

Kathryn Retzler, ND Many clinicians have observed the increased severity of menopause-related symptoms in patients who have experienced chronic stress. Since the adrenal glands “take over” sex hormone production postmenopausally, holistic treatment for menopausal...

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Tolle Causam Oxytocin: The Big “O” in Women’s Well-Being Trina Doerfler, ND, DC Thyroid Hormone as Fertility Treatments Lorilee Schoenbeck, ND Is there a role for this in normothyroid women age 30+? Docere Reclaiming the Power of Blood Kristina Conner , ND Applying...

Air Pollution and its Effect on Fetal Development

Mitch Kennedy, ND Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are byproducts of burning fossil fuels (gas, diesel, kerosene, coal) and are common air pollutants throughout the US. Although known human mutagens and carcinogens, their effect on fetal growth previously has...

Decreased Testosterone in Workers Exposed to Phthalates

Mitch Kennedy, ND Phthalate esters (PE) are used in almost every plastic product on the market today. Each year, 2 to 8 million tons of PE are produced worldwide. Phthalates have been shown to be endocrine-disrupting chemicals associated with testicular and ovarian...

PCOS: A Leading Cause of Infertility

Mary Shackelton, MPH, ND Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects 5%-10% of all women of reproductive age making it the most common endocrine disorder among women. While the exact cause of PCOS is still not clearly identified, the majority of research implicates...

Regulating Menstruation and Optimizing Female Fertility with TCM

Christina Kovalik, NMD, LAc Chinese medicine looks at female fertility challenges in a different light than conventional medicine. When it is known that the male factor is not an issue for the fertility-challenged couple, it is important to properly diagnose the root...

Treatment Considerations for Unexplained Male and Female Infertility

Amy Johnson-Grass, ND, LN, LM, CPM Unexplained infertility is a diagnosis of exclusion, when the standard investigation of both female and male partner has ruled out other infertility diagnoses (American Society for Reproductive Medicine). It doesn’t mean there is no...

Female Infertility

By Pamela Frank, ND Naturopathic doctors offer a viable treatment option for most women with fertility issues because we offer a safe, thorough, multifaceted approach at a reasonable cost. Comprehensive case taking is vital to arrive at the correct naturopathic and...

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The Fertility Factor No One Talks About: Men’s Energetic Health

The Fertility Factor No One Talks About: Men’s Energetic Health

Dr. Laura Chan, ND, L.Ac.   While male fertility is usually framed around sperm quality and lifestyle, emotional suppression and energetic stagnation may play a critical role in sexual vitality, reproductive wellness, and overall health. Abstract This article...

Homeopathic Management: Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Coughs

By Sharum Sharif, ND Abstract Homeopathy offers effective management for acute, subacute, and chronic coughs, particularly those arising from infectious and post-infectious conditions. By prioritizing etiology, characteristic symptoms, and the nature of the cough—such...

Kennedy Seeks Overhaul of Food Ingredient Safety Regulations

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has directed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to review and potentially revise the "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) rule. The goal is to close a regulatory loophole that allows food companies to...

Cancer Caregivers at Increased Risk of PTSD

A recent scoping review highlights that more than 15% of caregivers supporting loved ones with cancer experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Published in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus, the study reveals that caregivers face heightened mental...

Healthy Plant-Based Diets Linked to Lower IBD Risk

A recent study published in The Lancet suggests that adopting a healthy plant-based diet may reduce the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and improve outcomes for those already diagnosed. The research analyzed data from the UK Biobank and the European...

Decline in Risky Behaviors, Rise in Depression Among Adolescents

A recent study reveals that while U.S. adolescents have increasingly refrained from risky behaviors such as substance use and violence between 1999 and 2021, there has been a notable rise in depressive symptoms among a smaller portion of youth. Published in Pediatrics...

Healthy Plant-Based Diets Linked to Lower IBD Risk

A recent study published in The Lancet suggests that adopting a healthy plant-based diet may reduce the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and improve outcomes for those already diagnosed. The research analyzed data from the UK Biobank and the European...

Decline in Risky Behaviors, Rise in Depression Among Adolescents

A recent study reveals that while U.S. adolescents have increasingly refrained from risky behaviors such as substance use and violence between 1999 and 2021, there has been a notable rise in depressive symptoms among a smaller portion of youth. Published in Pediatrics...

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...

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...

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