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Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: An Evidence-Based Guide for Naturopathic Physicians
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Childhood Trauma and Mental Health: A Systems Biology Approach to Treatment-Resistant Anxiety and OCD
A complex case of anxiety, OCD, emotional eating, and hyperandrogenic PCOS explores how early-life adversity may influence stress physiology, metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, and the gut-brain axis through interconnected biological pathways. For more than half a...
Observation Over Interpretation: A Homeopathic Case of Phosphorus in an 8-Month-Old
An 8-month-old’s unexpected response to physical touch reveals the characteristic symptom that distinguishes Phosphorus from Pulsatilla, highlighting the importance of direct observation in individualized homeopathic prescribing. Pediatric cases are among my...
Listening Beyond Language: A Narrative Medicine Case Study for Neurodivergent Children
A neurodiversity-affirming case explores how storytelling, metaphor, sensory awareness, and caregiver co-regulation can help children with autism and ADHD communicate emotions, navigate overwhelm, and develop a stronger sense of agency. Neurodivergent children often...
First, Do No Harm: Managing Pediatric Klebsiella Dysbiosis Without Delaying Diagnosis
A four-year pediatric case explores recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms, food sensitivities, and Klebsiella-associated dysbiosis while highlighting the challenges of parental decision-making, fragmented treatment, and screening for underlying inflammatory bowel...
5-MTHF and Autism: From Nonverbal to First Words in a Pediatric Case Report
An 8-year-old child with autism and longstanding absence of functional speech developed new vocalizations and spoke a family member’s name approximately two weeks after starting 5-methyltetrahydrofolate supplementation, raising questions about folate metabolism...
The “Possessed” Child: Celiac Disease, PANS/PANDAS, and the Gut-Brain Connection
An 11-year-old with confirmed celiac disease developed hallucinations, severe anxiety, behavioral disturbances, and infection-associated symptom flares, prompting investigation into PANS/PANDAS, immune dysfunction, and the potential role of the gut microbiome. Case...
The Developmental Terrain: How Gut Health, Nutrition, Sleep, and Stress Shape Child Development
A systems-based approach to pediatric health explores how the gut-brain axis, micronutrient status, circadian rhythms, and stress physiology interact to influence neurological development, behavior, and emotional regulation. Child development is shaped by the...
From Constipation to Language Regression: A Longitudinal Case of Recurrent Behavioral and Communication Changes in an Autistic Child
A longitudinal pediatric case reveals two recurring patterns of behavioral dysregulation and language regression associated with gastrointestinal disturbances, suspected microbial imbalances, and repeated responses to targeted antimicrobial treatment. Gastrointestinal...
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Longitudinal Case of Naturopathic Care and Healing
A longitudinal pediatric case follows a 14-year-old girl with recurrent juvenile idiopathic arthritis, exploring how individualized naturopathic care, patient empowerment, and the principles of healing informed her recovery following a five-year symptom-free period. A...
Pediatric Psychosis and Catatonia: Exploring Infection-Associated Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
A longitudinal case of severe childhood psychosis, catatonia, and functional regression explores possible post-infectious mechanisms, recurring responses to antibiotic treatment, and the role of integrative care when diagnostic uncertainty persists. Background: For...
Babesia duncani and Pediatric Neuropsychiatric Symptoms: A Case of Delayed Diagnosis and Recovery
A nine-year-old boy with severe behavioral dysregulation, anxiety, sensory disturbances, and profound fatigue experienced substantial improvement during treatment for suspected babesiosis, highlighting the challenges of recognizing atypical presentations of tick-borne...
Pediatric ADHD and Childhood Trauma: A Trauma-Informed Naturopathic Approach
An eight-year-old’s worsening attention, anxiety, and insomnia following exposure to community violence highlights the importance of recognizing adverse childhood experiences and addressing nutrition, sleep, and stress through individualized naturopathic care....
The Supplier Show Returns November 7, 2026, Bringing Innovation, Industry Leaders and Healthcare Professionals Together
Second Annual Event Celebrates Connections, Collaboration and Driving Success in Naturopathic and Integrative Medicine Following a successful inaugural year, The Supplier Show 2026: Driving Success returns on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Pearson Convention...
From Chemistry to Clinical Application: Essential Oils as Multitarget Therapeutics for Microbiome Balance Across Three Mucosal Systems
Essential oils are complex mixtures of volatile secondary metabolites capable of interacting with multiple biological pathways and targets. Their antimicrobial, antibiofilm, anti-inflammatory, mucolytic, and neuromodulatory activities support their use as multitarget...
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: An Evidence-Based Guide for Naturopathic Physicians
A practical approach to CIPN management using therapeutic nutrition, exercise, acupuncture, medication co-management, and careful supplement de-prescribing to support cancer survivors. Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is one of the most common and...
Care Beyond the Cure: An Integrative Approach to Palliative Care
How early, whole-person palliative care can complement disease-directed treatment by addressing symptoms, quality of life, advance care planning, and the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients with serious illness. For many patients and healthcare...
When Rib Pain Comes from the Spine: Thoracic Radiculopathy and Targeted Platelet-Based Treatment
A chronic costal-margin pain case highlights how neurodynamic testing and reproduction of concordant symptoms can reveal a thoracic neural source missed by visceral workups and static imaging—and guide targeted orthobiologic treatment. Thoracic radicular pain can...
When Pain Was Where Shame Lived: Abdominal Pain and the Mind-Body Connection
A case of persistent abdominal pain explores craniosacral therapy, chronic stress, body image, and self-compassion as interconnected elements of whole-person healing. Initial Presentation As luck would have it, this patient was never supposed to see me. But I’m...
Medication-Induced Kidney Injury: Mechanisms, Risk Factors, and Prevention
How common prescription and over-the-counter medications can disrupt renal blood flow, damage tubular cells, and trigger inflammation—and how clinicians can identify vulnerable patients before preventable kidney injury occurs. The kidneys filter approximately 180 L of...