Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Microbiome Alterations
SAMANTHA PRYOR, ND Since this is my first article submission to NDNR, I would like to take a moment to tell you a little about myself. As I write this, I am currently employed […]
Neurology
Gut Brain Connection
Neurology
Migraine & the Microbiome
JESSICA BRANDES, ND According to the Migraine Research Foundation, 18% of women, 6% of men, and 10% of children in the United States experience migraines, resulting in 70% higher healthcare costs for
Mind/Body
A Thriving Mind & Body Ecology: Critical Factors to Consider
CHRIS D. MELETIS, ND Thomas Edison once said, “The chief function of the body is to carry the brain around.” Indeed, the human brain’s importance is reflected in the fact that
Gastrointestinal
Multiple Sclerosis & Autoimmunity: The Impact of the Microbiome Keeps Getting Larger
MICHAËL FRIEDMAN, ND Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory, demyelinating, and neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system (CNS). It is estimated that MS affects 2.8 million people globally,1 including approximately 1
Anxiety/Depression/Mental Health, Gastrointestinal
Psychiatric Disorders: Targeting the Microbiome
Student Scholarship Honorable Mention Alexandra Francis, ND, MS, CNS Marie Winters, ND, FABNO All disease begins in the gut. ~ (Hippocrates) “When in doubt, treat the gut” is an excellent naturopathic
Gastrointestinal
Love Your Microbiome: Creating Homeostasis in Our Micro-World
Maria Del Mar Rodriguez-Berrios, ND Vis Medicatrix Naturae Early childhood is a critical phase in terms of being exposed to a variety of microbes and developing strong immunity.1 When I
Mind/Body, Naturopathic News
Nature Connection and Deep Breathing: Therapies for Optimal Digestion and Overall Health
Jennifer Brusewitz, ND Vis Medicatrix Naturae There are many ways humans are affected by both emotional and physical stress. The body’s digestive physiology, governed by the enteric nervous system, can
Education, Gastrointestinal, Mind/Body
The Brain-Gut-Enteric Microbiota Axis: A New Twist on Mind-Body Medicine
Matthew Marturano, NMD Early in my clinical training, I received some sage advice from several elders of the profession: When all else fails, look to the gut. Duly noted, I