Tolle Causam
Metal and Mineral Toxicity Presenting as Neurological Complaints: EDTA chelation as a treatment option (Dan Carter, ND)

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Revived to Life: A Case
of Methadone Detox (Chad Goetz, ND)

Homeopathic Treatment of
Environmental Sensitivities (Tim Shannon, ND): Case study helps demonstrate how homeopathy can help reduce a patient’s hypersensitivity to environmental “allergies.”

Docere
Homeopathy, Environmental Toxins and Detoxification (Shandor Weiss, ND, LAc): Changes in environmental toxins over history, nature as a homeopathic laboratory and discussion about treatment options.

Tolle Totem
Infrared Sauna Therapy (Wendy Davis, BKin, ND): This article discusses the background physiology, clinical indications, contraindications, recent research and practical applications of infrared sauna therapy.

Toxicity, Deficiency and Lifestyle Changes (Nicole Baylac, ND): The cornerstone of naturopathic medicine.

Botanical Insights
“Down-Home” Detox (Jill Stansbury, ND): A botanical discussion of useful cholagogues, hepatics, emunctory modifiers and other detoxification methods. Also included is a home dietary detoxification prescription.

Education
Competition in the Unforgiving Higher Education Food Chain (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
The Revolution in Prostate Cancer Management: Active surveillance and integrative medicine on the front line (Phranq Dominic Tamburri, NMD)

Testosterone and Prostate Cancer:
The Myths Revealed (Bronner Handwerger, ND): In the recent past, it has been suggested that the presence of excess testosterone in a male might increase the likelihood of prostate cancer, but the urological community has not found any correlation. This article also includes a literature review of testosterone and prostate cancer studies.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Natural Treatments for Hemorrhoids (Nirala Jacobi, ND)

Naturopathic Perspective
Getting Men to Take Care
of Their Health (Shandor Weiss, ND, LAc): Reasons for the disparity between male and female healthcare behaviors, and some solutions for getting men to become patients and be proactive with their health.

Tolle Causam
Pain in the Pelvis (Geovanni Espinosa, ND, LAc, RH, CNS): A look at diagnosing chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome, as well as causes and treatment options. Also included are recommendations for the evaluation of Category III CP/CPPS.

Docere
CoQ-Fusion (Jacob Schor, ND FABNO): A look at existing coenzyme Q10 product forms and their effectiveness, as well as a look at ubiquinol, the “new kid on the block.”

Similar Thought
Case Study: Anxiety and Panic Attacks (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): Time modalities bring out the keys to this case.

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

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community
• Regulation of NDs Bill Passes in Minnesota
• Canada's Bill C-51 Dissolved
• AANP Convention Awards
• FTC Stops Bogus Cancer Care Claims
• Brady Named Vice Provost
• Bastyr Building Receives "Green" Award
• and more

Education
What Shall We Become This Winter? (David Schleich, PhD): Taking a look at key tactics during a time of transformation. Part of a continuing series.

 

Vis medicatrix naturae
Diet Therapy in the Treatment of Autism (Anita Bratt, ND)

A Case of Oppositional
Defiance Disorder (Tim Shannon, ND): This adolescent case study makes use of a “new” remedy, Alligator mississippiensis, and covers more than a year of follow-up.

Blue Light Specials (Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO): Possible effects of short wavelengths of light on the body’s circadian clock. This article discusses emerging research on light wavelengths’ effect on the endocrine system.

Tolle Totem
Rising Anxiety in Children (Iva Lloyd, BScH, RHN, RPP, ND)

Tolle Causam
Chronic Tonsillar Hypertrophy (Jaclyn Chasse, ND): An adolescent originally scheduled for surgery turns around quickly with naturopathic treatment instead.

Docere
Supporting Families Through Childhood Vaccinations (Katia Bailetti, ND): Naturopathic physicians may assist parents in making informed decisions regarding vaccinations. This article includes vaccine resources and a vaccine support plan.

Similar Thought
Pediatric Practice Potpourri (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): Two pediatric case studies and a follow-up from last month’s case illustrate the power of homeopathic intervention.

Botanical Insights
Common Uses for Crocus sativus (Eric Yarnell, ND and Lauren Russel, ND): A look at some of the treatment options for saffron stigmata, such as for treating depression and PMS. Contraindications and dosage information is also included.

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

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Education
A Brief History of CCNM (David Schleich, PhD): Forging a better understanding of where we are going by looking at where we came from.

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

Tolle Totem
Supporting the Emotional Process
of Weight Loss ( Amy Bader, ND): This article explores emotional and behavioral issues around food to help patients lose weight, experience peace in their relationships with food, and find freedom from the ineffective cycle of dieting.

Vis medicatrix naturae
HGH: Raising Levels Naturally (Dicken Weatherby, ND): Enhancing HGH levels naturally can help patients reverse and/or prevent many complaints associated with aging, including gaining weight and fat and losing muscle.

Nutrient Levels in Organic vs. Conventional Foods (Laryn Callaway, ND): A look at research that is emerging to clarify the value of organically grown foods.

Helping Patients Achieve Permanent Weight Loss (Kendra Pearsall, ND): 7 parameters to address in a successful weight-loss program.

While Standing on One Foot … (Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO): Physiological effects of unipedal standing in the treatment of osteoporosis, including improving proprioception and strengthening bone matrix.

SIMILAR THOUGHT
A Sudden Impulse, part two (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): A continuing discussion of last month’s case, as Dr. K gets closer to the simillimum.

Expanding Your Practice
Grow Your Practice by Helping People Lose Weight (Michael T. Smith, ND): Tap into a profitable market by offering real solutions to achieve healthy weight loss. Create walking referrals by utilizing the power of naturopathic principles.

Naturopathic News
What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Education
How Our Curriculum Took Shape (David Schleich, PhD): We’re so different, yet we’re so much the same. A continuing series.

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

Tolle Causam
Endocrinology and Aging (Dicken Weatherby, ND and Donald R. Yance, CN, MH, RH): Age-related energy dysfunction is directly related to endocrine maladaptation, diminished output, hormone misdirection and/or hormone resistance. This article focuses on the critical role testosterone plays regarding endocrine balance and botanical interventions.

Vis medicatrix naturae
Exogenous Endocrine Regulation (Shandor Weiss, ND, LAc): Thoughts on evolutionary biology, adaptation, human health and a natural diet. This article proposes that human endocrine regulation has evolved to be dependent on environmental (exogenous) sources of hormones as supplied by diet.

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (Janice Skelton, ND): Understanding the connection between the hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal glands when treating a patient with endocrine imbalance symptoms. This article includes a case study and a list of therapeutic botanicals.

Tolle TotEm
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ( Kelly Green Jennings, ND, MSOM): This article discusses the treatment of PTSD and includes two case studies, coexisting diagnoses often occuring with PTSD and intervention with a regimen of therapeutic drainage prescriptions. Part 2 of 2.

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

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

SIMILAR THOUGHT
A Sudden Impulse (Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND): Diagnosing aggressive behavior in a child. Plus, Dr. Kellerstein’s chosen remedy for the case from his June column.

Education
Institutional Research Structure (David Schleich, PhD): The nuts and bolts of an ideal institutional research model for naturopathic colleges. Part of a continuing series.

Primum Non Nocere
Using Botanicals in the Treatment of Cancer Pain (Dicken Weatherby, ND
and Donald R. Yance, CN, MH, RH)

Trigger Point Therapy (Jason E. Barker, ND and Sara Pavone, DiplOM, LAc, CH): Causes and presentation of trigger points as a source of pain. Also, treatment techniques, including injection and use of acupuncture.

Tolle Causam
A Holistic Paradigm for Naturopathic Pain Medicine: Expanding the concept of “cause” with causal mapping (Shandor Weiss, ND, LAc)

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Pain Management Using Systemic Enzyme Therapy (Tina Marcantel, RN, NMD): Using systemic enzyme therapy in conjunction with other naturopathic therapies to help control pain, promote healing and boost the immune system. Also, one case study.

Treating Musculoskeletal Pain With RIT (JoAnna Forwell, ND): Chronically injured connective tissue as a significant cause of musculoskeletal pain, and its treatment with Regenerative Injection Therapy (RIT). Also, two case studies.

Docere
Trauma, the Amygdala and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Kelly Green Jennings, ND, LAc): How patients’ environment shapes the maturation of their brain, and the science behind patients’ varied reactions to stressful or traumatic situations. Part one of two.

Naturopathic News
Association Spotlight: Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians: A rotating column highlighting ND organizations and licensure efforts.

What's Happening in the Naturopathic Community
• Update on Bill C-51
• Vermont is seeking NDs
• Puerto Rico University to offer ND program
• Convention and Expo previews: AANP/AHMA, NYANP and NHAND
• CNDA nutritional therapy course preview
• Friends of the FNM Project sponsor list

Naturopathic Perspective
Toxic Chemical Contamination in Natural Products (Rick Liva, RPh, ND): How toxic chemicals end up in natural health products, examples of solvents that have been found in products ready to be dispensed to patients, and what NDs can do about it. Part of a continuing series.

Education
Institutional Research in our Colleges (David Schleich, PhD): The role of data in the design of an effective IR department. Part three of a continuing series.

Vis medicatrix naturae
A Case of Adolescent Self Harm (Tim Shannon, ND): Details about the homeopathic treatment of a teen seeking help for depression, anxiety and self-harm afflictions.

The Dance of the Mind (Cheryl A. Kasdorf, ND ): Cultivating self-awareness by moving the mind inward; plus, a description of "molecules of emotion" and their ties to consciousness and neuroscience.

Docere
The Practitioner’s Mind and the Healing Process (Adam Prinsen, ND): The doctor/patient relationship and how the state of the ND’s mind influences patients’ healing.

Stress and Allostatic Load (Dicken Weatherby, ND): How to assess "allostatic load" - the level of wear and tear on an individual's body caused by stress – especially focusing on the adrenal system.

Tolle TotEm
Encourage Passion, Eliminate Addiction (Nicole Baylac, ND): Supporting addicted patients through the stages of their affliction, from recognition of their condition through recovery.

Similar Thought
The Search for the Truth (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): The similarities between homeopathy and detective work are many, including asking questions, drawing out as much information as possible and searching beyond the obvious answer.

Naturopathic News
What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community: The full story about Colorado HB1064.

Education
Making a Case (David Schleich, PhD): Building institutional research capacity in our naturopathic schools and programs, part 2 of 3.

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

 

Primum Non Nocere
Enhancing Metastatic Inefficiency (Dugald Seely, ND)

OncANP Report
Stress Management Interventions
and Breast Cancer (Laura A. James, ND): A review of current literature.

Acupuncture as Treatment
for Hot Flashes (Catherine Price, NMD, MSAc and Robert F. Waters, PhD): Clinical trials show acupuncture to be effective for treating various side effects of breast cancer treatments.

Mitochondria Rescue (Possibly)
Heals Cancer? (Neil McKinney, BSc, ND): Scientific research offers various agents that can support mitochondrial recovery for the treatment of cancer.

Mushrooms and Grape Seeds
in Breast Cancer Prevention (Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO): The potential use of these foods as aromatase inhibitors.

Docere
The Benefits of IV Vitamin C (Michael Um, ND): Research on the use of IV vitamin C as therapy for cancer, with three case studies.

Tolle Totem
Viscum album as Treatment for Cancer (Elena Krasnov, ND): Details about mistletoe and its benefits as cancer therapy.

The Eclectic Triphasic Medical System (ETMS) (Dicken Weatherby, ND
and Donald R. Yance, CN, MH, RH(AHG)): A guide for developing personalized treatment regimens for patients with chronic illness and cancer.

Addressing Underlying Causes of Cancer (Robert Van Horlick, ND): A discussion of the contributing factors and a naturopathic response.

Botanical Insights
Dicentra spp: Remembering a Forgotten Medicine (Eric Yarnell, ND and Lauren Russel, ND): Historical uses of Dicentra and its application today.

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

Similar Thought
Never Settle for Just the Complaint (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): A case study reinforces why physicians should always take the whole case.

Education
Making a Case (David Schleich, PhD): Building institutional research capacity in our naturopathic colleges and university programs.

Tolle Causam
Autoimmune Disease and the GI Tract (Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND, DHANP): With a focus on stomach, pancreas and intestines.

Autoimmune Allergy Spectrum
Disorder(Robert Schwartz, ND, LAc): A breath of fresh air – inhalant “allergies.”

Triggers of Autoimmune Conditions (Nicole Egenberger, ND)

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Eating Worms May Inhibit Allergies, Asthma and Autoimmune Disease
(Amy Elizabeth Terlisner, NMD): A look at research touting the benefits of parasitic intestinal worms.

Treatment of Adult Onset Asthma (Fateh Srajeldin, ND): A case study demonstrates the affectiveness of IV micronutrient therapy for athsma.

Tolle Totem
Interstitial Cystitis and the Autoimmune Connection (Arlene B. Donar, ND)

The Obesity-Sleep Deprivation
Connection (Catherine Darley, ND):
Research points to lack of sleep as a contributing factor in the increased incidence of obesity.

Docere
The Mucosal Barrier Function Test (Dicken Weatherby, ND and Ron Grisanti, DC): The gut connection to allergies.

Greater Risk of Osteoporosis with SSRIs (Shana Spector Deneen, ND): A review of recent research.

Women’s Health: Nurture the Inner Child (Pamela Milroy, ND): Listening to inner emotional wisdom.

Botanical Insights
Solidago: An Inflammation Modulator (Eric Yarnell, ND and Lauren Russel, ND): A closer look at this popular herb.

Similar Thought
Can You Scratch That? (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): Skin eruption case studies.

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

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Naturopathic Perspective
Greening Your Business (Mitch Kennedy, ND): How doing right for the Earth is also good for your patients and your pocketbook.

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

Naturopathic Medicine and the Sociology of Knowledge (David Schleich, PhD): A continuing series.

Expanding Your Practice
Selling Your Business: Steps to attracting the right buyer at the right price.

Wording it for the Web: Tips for writing effective web site content.

Tolle Totem
Updates in Women’s Cardiovascular Disease (Emily A. Kane , ND, LAc)

Tolle Causam
Naturopathic Management of Atrial Fibrillation (Alena Guggenheim, ND and Martin Milner, ND)

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Polyphenols, Preventive Medicine and
Cardiovascular Disease (Nita Bishop, ND): Recent studies reveal polyphenols are multi-faceted agents which may decrease hypertension, LDL oxidation, platelet aggregation, cholesterol and CRP levels. The pharmacokinetics, beneficial effects, and optimum sources are discussed.

Docere
Carotid Intima Media Thickness (Bronner Handwerger, ND): A measurement for cardiovascular risk and its association with hormone deficiencies. There is increasing evidence of a direct association between normal androgen levels and reduced cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in both men and women.

Statin Drugs, Cholesterol and Heart
Disease (Dicken Weatherby, ND and Donald R. Yance,
MH, CN): Some of the myths and realities regarding the use
of statin drugs as a preventive measure against
cardiovascular disease.

Be Your Best Self (Afsoun Khalili, ND): A healthy lifestyle change and weight management program.

Primum Non Nocere
Cayenne as a Treatment (Dan Carter, ND): Effects on circulatory disorders and acute coronary artery adverse events.

Similar Thought
Homeopathy in Practice (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): A recent case study offers an exciting clinical pearl.

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

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Botanical Insights
Botanical Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia (Eric Yarnell, ND and Lauren Russel, ND): Choosing a treatment approach, including antimicrobial herbs, immune stimulants, antibiotic resistance modulators and more.

Education
Research and the University Model: Their Roles in Naturopathic Professional Formation (David Schleich, PhD): A continuing series.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (Kristina Conner, ND)

Flaxseeds and Lignans (Michael Uzick, ND): Flaxseed lignans offer a simple, effective and inexpensive way to decrease the risk of and aid in the treatment of breast cancer.

Primum Non Nocere
Thermography: A preventive screening tool for breast health (Erika Horowitz, ND, MSOM)

Docere
The FOOT Plan (Mark Swanson, ND): A comprehensive bone restoring and anti-aging program.

Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (Arlene B. Donar, ND): Important therapeutic low-molecular-weight polypeptides for osseous and articular health.

Tolle Causam
The Functional Approach to Hormonal Imbalance (Dicken Weatherby, ND): Finding and addressing the underlying causes of this dysfunction.

Testosterone and the Healthy Woman (Mary F. Shackelton, MPH, ND): Hormone balancing requires a look at more than levels of progesterone and estrogen.

Naturopathic Perspective
Disease du Jour (Thomas S. Lee, NMD, APH): Commonalities in naturopathic treatment of degenerative diseases.

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

Botanical Insights
Herbal Treatments for Cervical Dysplasia (Eric Yarnell, ND and Lauren Russel, ND): Recent research has identified botanical medicines and constituents that offer effective treatment options to women in the early stages of cervical dysplasia.

Similar Thought
Sepia (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): A strong remedy for female medicine.

Education
Who We Are … And Why This is Tough to Explain to Legislative Licensing Committees (David Schleich, PhD): A continuing series.

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

Our January 2008 Issue