Prevention
Sociocultural Impact of
2009 Influenza A(H1N1)
(Marie-Sabine Thomas, ND, LMP
Ibukun (Ibby) Omole ND, LAc
Karen Hurley, ND)
Discusses the inferred sociocultural implications of influenza A(H1N1) for various communities and the importance of NDs reaching out to them.

Flu Update 2009: Clinical
decisions for NDs
(Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO
Marianne Trevorrow, ND, MA)
This article outlines the presentation of 2009 influenza A(H1N1) and some key strategies for prevention and treatment.

Tolle Totem
Bacterial and Viral Infections: Strengthen the body’s immunity and defense
(Kevin C. Wilson, ND, DAAPM)
The author describes preventive measures which can be taken to prevent infections and simple remedies in case infection does strike. Includes IV protocols.

Similar Thought
Anxious Patient, Lucky Doctor
(Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND)
Persistence and good fortune leads to the correct prescription for this anxious patient.

Botanical Insights
Herbal Antivirals: Focus on Eupatorium perfoliatum and Sambucus nigra >>16
(Jillian Stansbury, ND)
Our contributing editor of botanical medicine gives an overview of 2 of her top herbs for epidemic flus and communicable cold and respiratory viruses.

Naturopathic News
What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Association Spotlight
(Donielle Wilson, ND)
New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians

Nature Cure Clinical Pearls
The Spanish Lady of 1918
(Sussanna Czeranko, ND)
Gives a history of the Spanish Flu and some of the naturopathic treatments used, which are applicable to the current 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic.

Education
A Baker’s Dozen by 2025: We Can Do This. We Have to Do This
(David Schleich, PhD)
Emphasizes the need for the naturopathic community to grow and establish footholds and strongholds in the states and provinces where growth is needed most.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Cardiovascular Therapy Update 2009
(Paul S. Anderson, ND)
Research supporting oral and in

Docere
Naturopathic Approach to Young
Men’s Health
(Steve Rissman, ND)
The author sees a need to reach out to young, college-aged men regarding their health. Perspective and direction on this matter is addressed for practicing NDs.

Oncanp Perspective
Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1: Possible benefit to cancer patients
(Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO)
NDNR’s contributing editor of oncology explores the rationale behind lowering the levels of TGF-β1 in cancer patients.

Naturopathic Perspective
Holding to Our Truths: Let’s keep our focus on the patient
(Darrell S.C.S. Misak, ND, RPH)
Expands on the philosophy that if we as NDs establish ourselves by what we know as truth, the public will demand our position in the healthcare industry.

Tolle Causam
Biofilms, the Immune System and Cardiovascular Disease
(Nita Bishop, ND)
This article continues a discussion by the author on the role that biofilms play in chronic microbial infections.

Ayurveda and Hypertension
(Virender Sodhi, ND, MD (Ayurveda))
Covers the Ayurvedic approach to treating hypertension.

Primum Non Nocere
Early Prostate Cancer: Overdiagnosis and radical treatment
(Michael Uzick, ND, NMD)
Reviews the evidence as to why the current approach to the diagnosis and treatment of early prostate cancer may needlessly be causing substantial harm to men.

Botanical Insights
Ginsengs of Many Cultures: Adaptogenic attributes
(Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG))
Various ginsengs are reviewed for their adaptogenic properties to support optimal function in patients.

Naturopathic News
What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

The Role of the CNME in the Naturopathic Medical Profession
(Daniel Seitz, JD, EdD)
The executive director of the CNME explains how they are involved in the ongoing development of our profession in the U.S. and Canada.

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

Our Long and Winding Road: A
regulation primer
(David Schleich, PhD)
Outlines the criteria and path to regulation.

Nature Cure Clinical Pearls
The Persistent Question of Vaccination: Part 3 of 3
(Sussanna Czeranko, ND)
A final look at the development and implementation of vaccines with a glance toward the future and the advent of new vaccines.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Cardiovascular Therapy Update 2009
(Paul S. Anderson, ND)
Research supporting oral and intravenous nutritional therapies.

OncANP Perspective
Cardioprotection During
Chemotherapy
(Emily Moore, ND, LAc, FABNO; Heather Paulson, ND; Marcia Prenguber, ND, FABNO)
The authors give effective naturopathic strategies to offset the long-term toxicities of cardiotoxic chemotherapeutic agents.

Primum Non Nocere
Elevated Homocysteine Levels
and Heart Disease
(Stephen W. Parcell, ND)
The harmful effects of elevated homocysteine levels are reviewed.

Similar Thought
Mental Illness in a Child and Homeopathy: A case study
(Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND)
The successful treatment of a 7-year-old who is manifesting obsessive-compulsive behavior.

Naturopathic News
Message From the President
(Daniel K. Church, PhD)
A rotating column from the presidents of naturopathic medical colleges.

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Botanical Insights
Lepedium meyenii and Other Useful Herbs to Treat the Heart: Wisdom and culinary inspirations
(Jillian Stansbury, ND)
A discussion of Lepedium myenii and its effects on the heart and circulation. Included are recipes for smoothies, tea and maca treats.

Education
Shifts in the Dominant
Medical Model
(David Schleich, PhD)
A discussion of why constructive postmodern thought is on our side.

Nature Cure Clinical Pearls
The Persistent Question of Vaccination: Part 2 of 3
(Sussanna Czeranko, ND)
A continuation of a look at the development and implementation of vaccines.

Tolle Causam
Pediatrics and Ayurveda: Treatment
and prevention of asthma and allergies
in children
(Virender Sodhi, ND, MD (Ayurved))
The combined wisdom of naturopathic and Ayurvedic medicine provides a sensible approach to asthma and allergies.

Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in an Infant: A case study
(Tim Shannon, ND)
The author assesses both the father and infant when choosing a homeopathic remedy for the infant.

Prevention
Atopic Dermatitis: In-utero prevention
(Shannon Kaupp, ND)
A look at educating expectant parents and new mothers on preventing allergies and eczema in their newborn.

OncANP Perspective
Breast Cancer and Pregnancy:
A case study
(Laura A. James, ND)
A pregnant woman diagnosed with breast cancer chooses a collaborative approach to treatment.

Primum Non Nocere
A Queen Is Dethroned: A case of Platina in a little girl
(Michele Deisering, ND)
After treatment with Platina a bossy 9-year-old improves overall with the unexpected result of a dramatic improvement on her spelling tests.

Tolle Totem
The Parent-Child Dynamic: Removing parental obstacles to cure
(Louise Shaw, BSc (Hons), ND)
This article explores how NDs can build the rapport and trust necessary to make successful changes within the family unit.

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

Nature Cure Clinical Pearls
The Persistent Question of Vaccination: Part 1 of 3
(Sussanna Czeranko, ND)
A look at the development and implementation of vaccines.

Botanical Insights
Asthma in Pediatrics
(Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG))
Treating asthma in children using homeopathic drainage therapy and gemmotherapy – includes a case report.

Naturopathic News
Association Spotlight
(Christoph Kind, ND)
British Columbia Naturopathic Association: Scope of Practice Update

News Briefs

Education
What We See Is What We Should Create Part 2 of 2
(David Schleich, PhD)
A continuation from last month on ‘What to pay attention to and what to ignore when establishing the naturopathic profession in North America.’

Tolle Totum
A Homeopathic Perspective on Fatigue as an Endocrine Issue
(Cheryl A. Kasdorf, NMD)
A discussion of the Sycotic and Tuberculinic miasms − with two case studies.

Docere
Ayurveda and Diabetes Care: A Multifaceted Approach
(Virender Sodhi, ND, MD (Ayurved))
A look at Ayurvedic tradition and what it has to offer naturopathic doctors and their patients in its approach to diabetes care.

Oncanp Report
An Overview of Thyroid Cancer
(Aminah Keats, ND)
An overview of the most common type of endocrine malignancy.

Primum Non Nocere
Prevention, Diagnostics and Treatment Pearls for Renal Disease
(Heather Aura Wdowin, NMD, CH)
Taking the kidneys into account when administering chelating agents or pharmaceuticals to prevent injury.

Botanical Insights
Melissa and Other Dopaminergic Herbs Useful in Treatment of PCOS
(Jillian Stansbury, ND)
A look at botanicals which can be used to treat the hormonal imbalance found in PCOS, along with several formula recommendations.

Similar Thought
A Case of Parasites?
(Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND)
A tough case with a surprising outcome.

Naturopathic News
A Message from the President
of CCNM
(Bob Bernhardt, BSc, MEd, LLM, PhD)
A rotating column from the presidents of naturopathic medical colleges.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Are Bioidentical Hormones What Hormone Balancing is Really About?
(David Greenspan, ND)
A brief history of the use of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy by naturopathic physicians and its role in the future of our medicine.

Education
…as you move through new doors, there comes this soft bomb behind the eyes…
Part 1 of 2
(David Schleich, PhD)
What to pay attention to and what to ignore when establishing the naturopathic profession in North America.

Nature Cure Clinical Pearls
Neurasthenia
(Sussanna Czeranko, ND)
An historical perspective on neurasthenia and how it relates to today’s modern ailments.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Treating Chronic Inflammation
From an Ayurvedic perspective (Virender Sodhi, ND, MD (Ayurved)

Maternal Care: Naturopathic Labor Induction (Lisa Doran, ND ): Use of homeopathy as a tool to initiate labor.

A Case of B-Cell Lymphoma Treated
With Viscum Album (Beverly Huang, ND): Case study demonstrates positive results from use of this botanical preparation.

Docere
Homeopathic Research and Treatment of Fibromyalgia (June Riedlinger, RPh, PharmD, ND; Dana Ullman, MPH)

Naturopathic Perspective
Elegance in Pain Management (Tom Grodski, ND): The allure of standardization to encourage a balance between simplicity and effectiveness.

Tolle Totem
A Mixed Modalities Approach to Treatment of Pain (L. Susan Andersen, ND, LAc): Combining acupuncture and osteopathic techniques to relieve pain, particularly for geriatric patients.

Primum Non Nocere
Diagnostic Imaging for Musculoskeletal Concerns (Sam Russo, ND): A look at ultrasound’s effectiveness, and its comparison with MRI or MR arthrography.

Similar Thought
Insight From the Doctor as a Patient (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): Are we teaching students what they need to know?

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

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Botanical Insights
Using Low-Dose Herbs to Treat Pain (Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG)): Applying botanicals specifically geared toward the etiology of the pain (e.g., spastic, neurological, hormonal, etc.) can determine the effectiveness of the treatment.

Past Pearls
The Perils of Pain (Sussanna Czeranko, ND): How our leaders of the past helped patients with their painful presenting conditions.

Education
Seven Programs in Search of a Strategy (David Schleich, PhD): Threats and opportunities in the decade ahead for naturopathic medical education. A continuing series.

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

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Natural Medicine: The healing effects of exposure to nature (Kurt Beil, ND)

Cellulite and Carbon Dioxide Baths (Susanna Czeran ko, ND)

OncANP Perspective
Holistic Techniques
For stress management
and chronic disease (Laura A. James, ND)

Naturopathic Perspective
Physician Heal Thyself … Why?
(Adam Prinsen, ND): The importance of being aware of our own healing needs.

Tolle Totem
Homeopathic Treatment of
Chronic PTSD (Tim Shannon, ND)
Case study focuses on 35yo male with an anxiety disorder.

Treatment of Chronic Depression and Anxiety Using Homeopathy (Michele Deisering, ND): Case study looks at 41yo female with mental and emotional disorders.

Docere
Prayer as Medicine: Faith and Controversy (Ronald Steriti, ND, PhD) A literature review regarding prayer and its possible health effects.

Similar Thought
Focusing on the Thought Process (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): A case of post-traumatic stress.

Botanical Insights
Using Plants to Treat the Spirit (Jilian Stansbury, ND): Ideas for incorporating plant spirit medicine into daily practice.

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

Past Pearls
Can the Mind Heal the Body? (Sussanna Czeranko, ND): Early 20th-century elders’ views on the unique relationship between the principles of naturopathy and the healing process.

Education
Our Next Six New Naturopathic Programs (David Schleich, PhD): … And what the chiropractors taught us (part 2).

Docere
Skin Cancer Review (Lidia Wiersum, ND, FABNO): A look at basal and squamous cell carcinomas and malignant melanomas, current treatments and naturopathic adjunct therapy options.

Tolle Causam
Nutritional Support for Herpes Zoster and Post-Herpetic Neuralgia (Ronald Steriti, ND, PhD): A review of published research on causes, conventional lab tests and treatments.

OncANP Perspective
Integrative Care of Malignant Melanoma (Emily Moore, ND, LAc, FABNO; Heather Paulson, ND; Marcia Prenguber, ND, FABNO): Discussion of cardiac protection, support of vascular integrity and enhancement of IL-2 activity, as well as general immune support.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Anti-Aging: Wrinkle and Skin Slack Treatment (Michael Rahman , BSc, ND): A combination approach of mesotherapy, laser and radiofrequency to increase clinical outcomes.

Cellulite and Carbon Dioxide Baths (Susanna Czeran ko, ND)

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

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Similar Thought
Clearing Up the Picture (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): Keeping the most characterizing symptoms in the forefront.

Botanical Insights
An “Essential” for Healing Skin Conditions (Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG)): This article focuses on the many dermatological applications of Helichrysum italicum.

Education
Our Next Six New Naturopathic Programs (David Schleich, PhD): … And what the chiropractors taught us. Part one of two.

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

Docere
Desensitizing Allergies with the Miller Method (Neil McKinney, ND)

Tolle Causam
Autoimmunity and the Role of Women’s Hormones (Mary Shackelton, MPH, ND)

Could Monosodium Glutamate
Cause Multiple Sclerosis?: A look at one possible trigger for what
today’s medical community considers an autoimmune disease. (Amy Elizabeth Terlisner, NMD)

Behavioral Treatments for Insomnia: Treatment such as CBT-I is aligned with our naturopathic principles, and has been shown to be effective compared to pharmacologic treatments. (Catherine Darley, ND

OncANP Perspective
Carcinoid: The Zebra Diagnosis: Carcinoid is easy to miss and easy to mistake for something else. Here's a reminder to put this
cancer back on NDs’ differential diagnostic lists.
(Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO and Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO)

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Addressing Acute Allergy Concerns Naturally: Several natural botanical extracts have been shown to be effective in reducing allergic symptoms while minimizing the undesirable effects frequently associated with current pharmacological therapies. (Holly Lucille, RN, ND, CPT)

Naturopathic Perspective
The Nature of the Counseling Relationship: Exploring the dynamics of a physician’s counseling relationship with a patient specific to naturopathic philosophy. (Hanna Ian, NMD, MS)

Docere
Kfar Saba Syndrome: The tie between hypothyroidism, and iron
and B12 deficiencies. (Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO)

Naturopathic News
What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Similar Thought
A Very Sneezy Case: The characterizing elements of a patient suffering from allergies lead to the best remedy. (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND)

Botanical Insights
Review of Herbs for Allergies: Most current research on herbs involves identifying natural substances noted to reduce histamine, inhibit cyclooxygenase, inhibit excessive platelet activation and stabilize mast cells. Flavonoids perform all of these actions. (Jill E. Stansbury, ND)

Education
Towards an Epistemology of Naturopathic Medicine: A continuing series. (David Schleich, PhD)

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Non-Entrainment Neurofeedback: Activating the Vis to eliminate patterns of dysfunctional behavior. (Trina Doerfler, ND, DC)

Tolle Causam
Cryptic Causes of Neurological Conditions: There is always a cause that can always be found, and the cause is always different than the diagnosis of the disease. These principles are especially relevant when treating neurological conditions. (Shandor Weiss, ND)

Docere
Biofilms and Urinary Tract Health: Studying the role of biofilms in urinary tract infections may shed some light on why we now face the consequences of antibiotic resistance. Second of a two-part series. (Nita Bishop, ND and Rowan Hamilton, MNIMH)

Primum Non Nocere
Daylight Saving Time: Detrimental to our Health? Published data suggest that DST is not healthy, nor is the rationale for its purpose still valid. (Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO)

Similar Thought
Listen to the System: Case study demonstrates how the solution always presents itself … eventually. (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND)

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

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Botanical Insights
Anxiety: Find the Cause: The nervous system is a significant area to support in treating anxiety, and NDs have an extensive list of therapeutic botanicals from which to choose. (Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG))

Education
It’s Time for “Social Closure" – Part of a continuing series. (David Schleich, PhD)

Our February 2009 Issue

Tolle Causam
Hiatal Hernia Syndrome (Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND, DHANP)

Genetics and Hereditary Aspects
of Celiac Disease (Nadia Arora, ND):
Prevalence of celiac disease, results from familial studies, non-genetic factors associated with the disease, and diagnostic testing.

Lactoferrin – A Balanced Prebiotic 
in the Treatment of Dysbiosis (Carrie Louise Daenell, ND): Going beyond probiotics to help promote a healthy digestive tract.

OncANP Perspective
Lower Gastrointestinal Review: Colon and Rectal Cancer (Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO)

Tolle Totem
Preventing Colon Cancer
with Exercise (Sarah Skolout-Reddick, ND) How physical lifestyle modifications can help reduce risk.

Dietary Fructose Intolerance (DFI) (EeVon Ling, ND): Consideration of DFI as a diagnosis when symptoms suggest IBS. Also included is a table of problematic foods.

Docere
Biofilms, GALT and Dysbiosis (Nita Bishop, ND and Rowan Hamilton,
DipPhyt, MNIMH): A new understanding of microbial biofilms and
drug resistance.

Similar Thought
Lessons Learned (Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND): Case provides several teaching points for practitioners.

Botanical Insights
Herbs as Bitters: It’s a Matter of Degree (Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG)): Therapeutic use of bitter herbs to return the digestive system to a healthy balance. Also included is a ranking of bitters.

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

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Education
Conceptual Competencies for Naturopathic Medical Education Leaders (David Schleich, PhD): A continuing series.