MITCH KENNEDY, ND, LEED-AP When does the onslaught of chemicals and pollutants start for each of us? Does it start in puberty as hormones possibly upregulate receptors that could [...]

Vis Medicatrix Naturae Marisol Teijeiro, ND Many ancient cultures share a tradition of using castor oil for beautification. In the modern day, the prevalence of castor oil in beauty care kits is [...]

Docere Shaon Hines, ND Much confusion exists regarding Cannabis, marijuana, and hemp. A better understanding of the terminology will help you to understand the legality. The terms “Cannabis” and [...]

Docere Stacey Shillington, ND Our bodies are designed to thrive in the sun, and yet we are living in a sun-deprived society. In fact, over 40% of the US population is deficient in vitamin D, [...]

Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO Naturopathic Perspective Our patients often have strong beliefs about medicine, particularly natural medicine and the advantages it provides over standard medical [...]

Joy Nauman, MEd Education Medical Resources for NDs A Review of Current Publications for the Naturopathic Industry What’s Making Our Children Sick? Despite an increase in public health awareness [...]

Kristy L. Anderson, NMD Genetically modified food is an unnatural process involving the genetic modification of genes. DNA from one species is extracted and reinserted into genes of an unrelated [...]

Jacob Schor, ND The real reason to eat organic fruits and vegetables is not that they are less toxic, but that in an odd way, they are actually more toxic. Bear with me as I explain this apparent [...]

Mitch Kennedy, ND Possible Repercussions from Weather Changes Shifting weather patterns change the timing and spread of disease. For example, stronger windstorms can carry dirt, microbes and [...]

Mitch Kennedy, ND In the ideal organic food system, the best option is to grow your own vegetables; the second best option is to buy from a local organic farm. According to the latest data from [...]