Tolle Totem
Lyme Disease as the New “Great Imitator:" Neurological and other non-arthritic cases (Shandor Weiss, ND)

Tolle Causam
Treating MRSA: History and a case study (Jacob Schor, ND)

Primum Non Nocere
Toxoplasma gondii: A Mind/Body Parasite? (Kurt Beil, ND, LAc): Could the “crazy cat lady” stereotype – people who seem mentally unstable and own vast numbers of cats – be harboring a T. gondii infection?

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Using Blood Chemistry to Screen
for Infections (Dicken Weatherby, ND): What to look for in a white blood cell count, including analyzing neutrophil, band, lymphocyte
and monocyte readings.

Viral Infections of the Skin (Juliette Soihl, ND): Effective treatment protocols for Human Papillomaviruses, Human Herpesviruses and Varicella-Zoster Virus.

Moving Beyond the Mind (Cheryl A. Kasdorf, ND): The Ashayas’ Ascension can help take patients beyond a virus or other illness and into the silence of well-being.

Naturopathic Perspective
Influenza Virus, Vaccination and Naturopathic Practice (Hal Brown, BA, DC, ND, RAc): The ethical responsibility of NDs to assist patients in making their own decisions, without influence of the opinions or biases of the ND, and to continue care
no matter the patients’ choice.

Docere
FDA’s New GMPs Will Not Ensure
Quality Products (Rick Liva, RPh, ND): A discussion of the purpose of the FDA’s new
Dietary Supplement Good Manufacturing Practices and a few confusing issues that may make the rules difficult to enforce.

Naturopathic News
Association Spotlight: NHAND: A rotating column highlighting ND organizations and
licensure efforts.

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Botanical Insights
Botanical Medicines for Colds and Flus (Eric Yarnell, ND and Lauren Russel, ND) Many botanical medicines exist that have wonderful healing properties for use during cold and flu season, yet are relatively unknown.

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Homeopathy in Microbial Illness (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): Two cases of infectious pathologies successfully resolved with homeopathic medicine.

Education
What is “Governance”… and Why Do Our Naturopathic Programs and Colleges
Need Some? (David Schleich, PhD): A continuing series.

Medical Resources for NDs (Stacie Deyglio, ND): A review of current publications for the naturopathic industry.

Primum Non Nocere
Screening for Metabolic Syndrome (Dicken Weatherby, ND): Warning signs that outsourced lab testing can provide to halt and reverse metabolic syndrome.

Tolle Totem
Diet, Lifestyle Therapies for Type II Diabetes (Irene Karatzas, ND): Diet and lifestyle options to support treatment and prevent further development.

Etiological Factors Involved With Metabolic Syndrome (Mona Morstein, ND): Ten factors that exist for people developing insulin resistance, putting them at risk for “Syndrome X.”

Docere
Quality Assurance of
Natural Products (Rick Liva, RPh, ND): The new FDA regulations alone do not ensure high-quality supplements.

Naturopathic Perspective
What I Learned About Metabolic Syndrome in Paraguay (Tara Gignac BSc, ND): Truly “natural” foods – even sugary, fatty ones – might not be all bad.

Eating Organic: The more bio-toxic, the better? (Jacob Schor, ND): The greater benefit of organic vegetables and fruits is not what they don’t contain but what they do contain.

Naturopathic News
Message from the President (Guru Sandesh Singh Khalsa, ND, University of Bridgeport): A rotating column from the presidents of naturopathic medical colleges.

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Similar Thought
Homeopathy and Diabetes: Case Study (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): Reining in poor kidney function and difficult-to-control Type II diabetes.

Education
A Degree and the Company it Keeps (David Schleich, PhD) A continuing series.

Tolle Causam
Gestational Diabetes and Predisposition to Pediatric Metabolic Disorders (Amanda Anderson , ND)

Resolving Skin Conditions
in Children (Tara Levy, ND): Two case studies offer insight to learning the cause while treating symptoms.

The Functional Approach to ADHD (Dicken Weatherby, ND and Donald Yance, CN, MH, RH(AHG)): Looking for imbalances that underlie these diagnoses.

Treatments for Common Childhood
Gastrointestinal Concerns (Jessica Mitchell, ND): A review of four common pediatric GI ailments and
several treatments for each.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Treatment of Methylation Deficits
in Autism Spectrum Disorder (Anita Bratt, ND)

Violence in Teens (Tim Shannon, ND): A case study demonstrates difficulties involved with treating teenage patients.

Docere
Treat the Child, Teach the Parent (Leslie Solomonian, ND and Zeynep Uraz, ND): Working with caregivers to provide the best outcome for their kids.

Tolle Totem
Naturopathic Treatment Options for ADHD (Irene Karatzas, ND): A number of effective naturopathic medicine strategies.

Naturopathic News
Association Spotlight: NYANP and VANP: A rotating column highlighting ND organizations and licensure efforts.

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Botanical Insights
Sunburn, Vitamin D, Herbs and Children (Eric Yarnell, ND and Lauren Russel, ND): The balancing act between protecting against harmful UV light and encouraging exposure to vitamin D.

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The Need for Balance (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): Parents must maintain equilibrium between seeing the physician and administering doses at home.

Education
The Financing of Higher Education: Why We’re Not So Different (David Schleich, PhD): A continuing series.

Medical Resources for NDs (Stacie Deyglio, ND): A review of current publications for the naturopathic industry.

Tolle Totem
Rebooting the System with
a Juice Diet or Fast (Brad West, ND): Occasional fasting enhances cellular detoxification, the return of homeostasis and more.

Diagnosing Andropause (Bronner Handwerger, ND): Vague and varying symptoms can result in
difficult assessment.

The ‘Heart’ of Natural Medicine (Dicken Weatherby, ND): A case study emphasizes the importance of Tolle Totem in diagnosing patients.

Primum Non Nocere
Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment:
A qualitative approach (Phranq D. Tamburri , NMD)

PSA: A Failed Screening Test (Eric Yarne ll, ND)

Tolle Causam
Treating Prehypertension and
Hypertension (Stephen Parcell, ND): Early detection could help delay progression of cardiovascular disease.

Docere
Progesterone: A Male Hormone (Amy Terlisner, NMD): A review of its actions in men, clinical use in bioidentical
hormone therapy and future implications.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Treating HSV Infections (David Hogg, ND): Suppressing viral replication and building the immune system are key for treating patients with herpes simplex virus.

Naturopathic News
Message from the President (Bob Bernhardt, CCNM): A rotating column from the presidents of naturopathic medical colleges

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Botanical Insights
Prostate Cancer: Advances in Botanical Medicine (Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG)):
A discussion of ongoing research of potential treatments that avoid invasive procedures and can increase quality of life.

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Same Symptoms, New Remedy? (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): Symptoms in a case may be the same, but their arrangement or relative intensity could change, prompting further evaluation.

Education
Why the Drift to the University Model? (David Schleich, PhD): A continuing series.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
A Phytomedical Overview:
Wasabia Japonica (Glen Nagel, ND and Brian Oates, PhD): A powerful natural source of bioactive anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-platelet and anti-cancer isothiocyanates

Tolle Causam
Energy Medicine (Christina Kovalik, NMD, LAc): A tool for identifying the root cause of pain or disease.

Treating Chronic Pain with
Platelet Rich Plasma (Harry Adelson, ND): The injection of PRP appears to be a logical progression of the practice of RIT.

Tolle Totem
Blood Chemistry Analysis (Dicken Weatherby, ND): Getting a broader view of fibromyalgia patients’ overall functional health.

Docere
Support Groups for Fibromyalgia Patients (Julie Wiener, ND and Mitchell Simon, DC): Providing tolle totem by integrating Western and CAM approaches with a support group.

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A ‘Lifetime’ of Understanding (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): Getting to the bottom of a fibromyalgia case can require repeated attempts at help.

Naturopathic News
Association Spotlight: PRANP: A rotating column highlighting ND organizations and licensure efforts.

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Botanical Insights
Botanical Medicines for Treatment of Fibromyalgia (Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG) and Lauren Russel, ND): Discussion of appropriate analgesics, adaptogens, antioxidants, counter-irritants and nervines.

Education
Making Sense of a Critical Partnership: Higher Education and Professional Preparation (David Schleich, PhD): A continuing series.

Medical Resources for NDs (Stacie Deyglio, ND): A review of current publications for the naturopathic industry.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Anti-Aging Nutrition and Phytotherapy: Overview for seniors, and principles of supplementation in geriatric populations (Lisa Meserole, MS, ND)

Tolle Causam
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Update on and treatment options for a common threat to vision (Paul S. Anderson, ND)

Advanced Testing for Cardiovascular Disease: Going beyond cholesterol tests on a lipid panel. (Dicken Weatherby, ND)

Proper Positioning for Elimination: A discussion of the best posture: sitting or squatting. (Ralph Capone, ND)

Primum Non Nocere
Sunscreen, Vitamin D and Cancer: New evidence suggests that sunscreen use may increase cancer risk. (Jacob Schor, ND)

Tolle Totem
Mechanisms of Nutrient Action in Bone Tissue: Understanding the role of therapeutic substances in metabolic processes, and its relationship to osteoporosis. (Rebecka Hoppins Campbell, ND)

Chronic Inflammation: The “Hallmark” of Aging: Applying naturopathic principles to the prime initiators of aging. (Lucinda Messer, ND)

Exercise for the Aging Set: Appropriate workouts can help the elderly regain lost coordination and stability. (Helen C. Healy, ND)

Botanical Insights
Bone Marrow Tonic Botanicals: These herbal medicines offer several possibilities for treating people with bone marrow depression. (Eric Yarnell, ND)

Naturopathic News
Message from the President: A rotating column from the presidents of naturopathic medical colleges. (Pat Wolfe, Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine)

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

The Green Corner
Global Warming: You Can Help! Here Is a list of things everyone can do to help remedy global warming. (Mitch Kennedy, ND)

Similar Thought
Don’t Let ’em Fool You: Clear etiology is essential for treating the elderly. (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND)

Education
Making Sense of a Critical Partnership: Higher education and professional preparation. (David Schleich, PhD)

Tolle Causam
Helping Patients With Psycho-Spiritual Dilemmas (Shandor Weiss , ND, LAc)

Is the Body Listening?: Understanding the energetic aspects of language and its impact on health. (Iva Lloyd, BScH, RHN, RPP, ND)

Where’s the Healing?: Ways to engage patients’ consciousness, and directly involve them in their healing process. (Paul Epstein, ND)

Homeopathic Remedy for
Panic Disorder: A case study demonstrates the need for a much wider differential than polycrest anxiety remedies. (Tim Shannon, ND)

The Missing Link for Cure: Case studies demonstrate use of the EFT as one tool for addressing the physical and emotional facets of patients. (John Pidutti, ND and Nari Pidutti, ND)

Tolle Totem
Integrating Mind-Body Healing with Naturopathic Medicine (Stefan Kuprowsky, BSc, MA, ND)

How Psycho-Emotional Issues Underlie Medical Conditions: A prostate cancer case study highlights methods for addressing underlying non-physical issues. (Maya Nicole Baylac, ND)

Primum Non Nocere
Assessing Bowel Function: Mental/emotional issues can manifest in the digestive
system as constipation or other related complaints. (Dicken Weatherby, ND)

Docere
Intention in the Practice of Meditation: Appropriate motivation for meditation can lead to healing physically, emotionally and spiritually. (Adam Prinsen, ND)

Naturopathic News
Association Spotlight: OAND: A rotating column highlighting ND organizations and
licensure efforts.

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Botanical Insights
Herbal Medicine for Depression: A review of traditional herbal antidepressants, including Crocus sativus, Peganum harmala, Pausinystalia yohimbe and more. (Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG))

The Green Corner
Discussing the Impacts of Environmental Contaminants on Human Health. Global climate change and naturopathic medicine; part two of a three-part series. (Mitch Kennedy, ND)

Similar Thought
Homeopathy is Mind/Body Medicine: The term “mind/body medicine” implies a reuniting of mind and body in healing … homeopathy has never conceptually divided them. (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND)

Education
Figuring Ourselves Out: This continuing series searches for a typology that fits the seven naturopathic schools. (David Schleich, PhD)

Tolle Totem
Treating Cancer in a Multidisciplinary Setting (Dan Labriola , ND)

Primum Non Nocere
Reassuring the Medical Oncologist:
How to address potential interactions between chemotherapy and natural health products (Dugald Seely, ND)

OncANP Report
Message from the OncANP (Dan Rubin, ND, FABNO): The latest news and events of the past year from
OncANP.

Innovative Molecular Cancer Therapies: A Brief Review (Debi Walker, ND and Lidia Dounaevskaia, ND): Recent advances in our understanding of molecular processes involved in oncogenesis have created the foundation for a new era of molecular therapies that do not target DNA directly.

Sildenafil: Adjunctive Neoplastic Therapy
(Jacob Schor, ND): Using Sildenafil to increase NO production in the body prior to and during cancer treatment.

Four Essentials of Oncology Care (Ken Weizer, ND): Heart, GI health, listening and teamwork: necessary components for treating cancer patients.

Stem Cells: Therapeutic Uses for Cancer? (Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO): A new framework in which to understand many of the naturopathic therapies NDs currently use for cancer patients.

Docere
PSA and Beyond (Dicken Weatherby, ND): Using blood testing to assess for prostate cancer.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
The Healing Crisis (Cheryl Deroin, NMD): Understanding the roles of the endocrine system, nervous system and general vital force within a healing crisis, with a focus on cancer-related symptoms and cases.

The Role of Wheatgrass Juice in Oncology (Brad West, ND): Studies and biological reasoning for use of Triticum aestivum in an oncology setting..

Botanical Insights
Natural Redifferentiation Therapy for Cancer (Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG)): Botanical medicines offer many tools to promote redifferentiation, and possibly help patients recover from cancer.

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Case Study: Cancer, Sulphur and Homeopathy (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): Most often, it is when patients are told nothing more can be done that a micro dose can pleasantly surprise.

Tolle Totem
Reversing the Autoimmune Process: Possible triggers for immune dysfunction (Brian Davies , ND and Jonn Matsen, ND)

Functional and Nutritional Medicine
(David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN): Heavy metal toxicity-detoxification. Part of the Clinical Rounds series.

Primum Non Nocere
Stimulating the Immune System (Letitia Watrous , ND)

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Using Zusanli (ST36) to Treat
Autoimmune Disease (Leslie Axelrod, ND, LAc): Can one point on the human body really reduce cytokines, joint swelling, pain and more?

Tolle Causam
Premature Ovarian Failure (Arlene Donar, ND): Determining a clear-cut diagnosis of POF can be a daunting task. Here are a few ways to help recognize it.

Blood Testing Detects Autoimmune Processes (Dicken Weatherby, ND): Simple patterns on a blood chem screen and CBC can help NDs assess potential problems early.

Botanical Insights
Botanical Medicines: Current Research (Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG)): A review of recent clinical trials.

The Green Corner
Discussing the Impacts of Environmental Contaminants on Human Health (Mitch Kennedy, ND): Health effects of global warming.

Naturopathic News
Association Spotlight: CNDA: A rotating column highlighting ND organizations and
licensure efforts.

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

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A Case of Lupus? (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): Homeopathy is a powerful tool for treatment of chronic disease.

Education
Medical Resources for NDs (Stacie Deyglio, ND): A review of current publications for the naturopathic industry.

Are Our Colleges Social Enterprises? (David Schleich, PhD): A continuing series regarding the typology

Tolle Totem
Naturopathic Protocol for Podiatric Procedures (John Hahn , DPM, ND)

Clinical Pearl: A Case Study
of Frozen Shoulder (Aubrey Rickford, ND and Derek Cook, 4th-year
intern at CCNM): Use of acupuncture threading and adjunct therapy.

Tolle Causam
Nutrition in Athletes: Dietary considerations of overreaching and overtraining (Chris Spooner , ND)

Primum Non Nocere
Shoes: A Cause of Plantar Fasciosis
(Glenn Ingram, ND and Ray McClanahan, DPM): Appropriate footwear helps cure podiatric problems.

Naturopathic Orthopedics
Regenerative Injection Therapy of the Knee (David Tallman, ND, DC): Treatment for Baker’s cysts.

Naturopathic Perspective
Gynecomastia’s Tie to Lavender (Jacob Schor, ND) Lavender oils trigger estrogen-related genes.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Naturopathic Physical Medicine Treatments for General Practice (Eric Blake, ND, Dipl. Ac.): Using a holistic constitutional approach to individualized treatment.

Botanical Insights
Aconite: A Powerful Tool, or an Agent to Avoid? (Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG)): Providing a detailed look at this essential herb.

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Calcarea or Silicea? (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): Homeopathic treatment for chronic knee pain.

The Green Corner
Discussing the Impacts of Environmental Contaminants on Human Health (Mitch Kennedy, ND): Sarcoidosis and environmental toxins; pollution’s role in weight gain.

Naturopathic News
Message from the President (Fraser Smith, NUHS): A rotating column from the presidents of naturopathic medical colleges.

Education
Typology 101 (David Schleich, PhD): Where do naturopathic colleges fit in the higher
education landscape?

Expanding Your Practice
The Art of Collecting Your Due: Ensuring efficient payment from patients.
An Introvert’s Guide to Networking: Connecting with others at business events.

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 naturopathic principles to counseling about menstruation

Tolle Causam
The Psychoenergetic Background of Cardiovascular Diseases (Craig Wagstaff, ND): Using psychosomatic energetic therapy to address electromagnetic causes of stress and disease.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Menopause and Retaining the
Female Libido (Emily A. Kane, ND, LAc): Suggestions for waning libidos.

Pediatric Probiotics (Mary Grabowska, ND, LM, LAc and Mairi R. Ross):
Impact on the development of a normal immune system.

Tolle Totem
The Relationship Between Adrenal Function and Menopausal Symptoms (Kathryn Retzler, ND): Explaining hormone changes and determining treatment.

Botanical Insights
Salicylates in Salix, Populus and Betula (Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG)): Options for relieving rheumatic symptoms.

The Green Corner
Discussing the Impacts of Environmental Contaminants on Human Health (Mitch Kennedy, ND): Perchlorate affects thyroid function in women; lead exposure as a risk factor for hypertension in women.

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Case Analysis: Finding the Bottom Line (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): Searching for the simple and straightforward.

Naturopathic News
Find Out What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Education
Medical Resources for NDs (Stacie Deyglio, ND): A review of current publications for the naturopathic industry.

The Governors of Colleges as a Collective Resource (David Schleich, PhD): Harnessing the wisdom of the naturopathic community’s educational leaders.

Expanding Your Practice
Finding Money for your Medical Practice: Creating a detailed financial plan for your practice.

Docere
Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes:
Carotid IMT Scanning (Pushpa Larsen, ND)

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Chelation and IV Nutrient Therapy (Virginia Osborne, ND and Paul Anderson, ND)

Using Oxidative Therapies to Treat Chronic Heart Failure (Eric Chan, ND): Discussing its use with patients, and the Acclaim trial study.

Tolle Causam
The Psychoenergetic Background of Cardiovascular Diseases (Craig Wagstaff, ND): Using psychosomatic energetic therapy to address electromagnetic causes of stress and disease.

Primum Non Nocere
A Seasonal Stimulus for Influenza (Jacob Schor, ND): Vitamin D’s link to preventing the flu.

Botanical Insights
Motherwort: For the Heart and Beyond (Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG)): Leonurus cardiaca’s importance for the cardiovascular system.

Laboratory Medicine
Lab Work for Cardiovascular Issues (Shaida Sina, ND): Determining risk for patients with metabolic syndrome.

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Homeopathy: Strong Medicine for Heart Disease (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): Case studies demonstrate supplementing therapy with care.

The Green Corner
Discussing the Impacts of Environmental Contaminants on Human Health (Mitch Kennedy, ND): The cardiovascular effects of lead and DEPs in our environment.

Naturopathic News
Message from the President (Paul Mittman, ND of SCNM): A rotating column from the presidents of CNME-accredited naturopathic medical colleges.

Find Out What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Education
Hydrotherapy: Foundation of a “Nature-Cure” Curriculum (David Schleich, PhD): Hydrotherapy’s continuing presence in naturopathic medical curricula.

Expanding Your Practice
Getting Your Practice tothe Next Level:
Assessing vitality and planning for growth.

Implementing the Revised CMS-1500 Form: Changes to and transition dates for the new form.