Tolle Causam
Diagnosing the Underdiagnosed: Recognizing PCOS
(Pamela Frank, BSc, ND)
Outlines a comprehensive approach to diagnosing PCOS through testing and signs and symptoms.

Tolle Totem
The Moon and Menstruation: Should menstrual cycles match lunar cycles?
(Kristina Conner, ND)
Though there is a correlation in past cultures, the author states that evidence does not favor as strong an association currently; nor does there seem to be an ideal cycle between the moon and mense

Tolle Causam
Mind-Body Spiritual Approach to Secondary Infertility .
(Christina Kovalik, NMD, LAc)
The author reviews a case history that shows the importance of treating all aspects of infertility.

Tolle Totem
Exploring the Link Between Endometriosis and Infertility
(Amy Day, ND)
Discusses factors contributing to endometriosis and infertility. Case study and treatment included.

Primum Non Nocere
Uterine Ablation as Treatment for Severe Menorrhagia
(Amy Terlisner, NMD)
The author proposes this treatment should be considered in perimenopausal patients who desire to have a hysterectomy after failed naturopathic or allopathic protocols.

Oncanp Perspective
New Risk Factor for Osteoporosis:
SSRIs can impact bone health
(Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO)
Reviews the literature showing the potential of SSRIs to negatively impact patients’ bone health.

Naturopathic News
What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Botanical Insights
Menopausal Musings
(Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG))
During menopause, supporting the liver is essential. Gives lipotropic formula and phytoestrogenic herbs. Osteoporosis in menopause is also considered.

Similar Thought
A Contradictory Case of Sciatica
(Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND)
Our columnist finds a patient’s repetition of a symptom annoying, and then realizes that if it’s annoying it must be important.

Nature Cure Clinical Pearls
Constipation: A symptom of toxemia:
Part 2 of 2
(Sussanna Czeranko, ND)
Outlines our early 20th century naturopathic elders’ approaches to treating constipation.

Education
Our Students at the Gathering: The traditions we risk, the questions they ask
(David Schleich, PhD)
Our Education columnist attends the Gathering in Portland.

 

Oncanp Perspective
Tumor Mass vs. Spirit: Body and mind
(Heidi Kussmann-Armstrong, ND)
The author reviews a case history that causes her to reflect on the question, “What if living and dying are the necessary elements of healing?”

Tolle Causam
A Lesson on the Importance of a Comprehensive GI Intake
(Steven A. Bailey, ND)
A naturopathic physician successfully treats a 15-year-old boy from the Czech Republic with idiopathic GI pain.

Prevention
Probiotics and Gastrointestinal Health
(Sue Plummer, PhD; Iveta Garaiova, PhD; Marija Pevac-Djukic, MD(Serbia), ND)
The authors discuss the important role of the gut microbiota in nutrition and metabolism, regulation of immune function, and protection.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
El Curandero: The one who cures
(Hanna Ian, NMD, MS)
A colleague reminisces about her travels to the Yucatán where she and her public health students learn from the village curandero about indigenous medicinal plants, the nature of the soul, the crisis of the spirit, and the magic that surrounds us.

Docere
Optimization of Cellular Environment: The key factor to health
(Darrel S.C.S. Misak, ND, RPh)
Proposes that diet and nutrition are only a piece of the puzzle when it comes to cellular optimization.

Naturopathic News
Message From the President
(James F. Winterstein, DC; Fraser Smith, ND)
A rotating column from the presidents of naturopathic medical colleges.

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Similar Thought
No Time to Waste
(Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND)
Our homeopathy contributing editor and columnist responds to a thought-provoking question from a student.

Botanical Insights
Abdominal Migraines: What are they really?
(Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG))
Diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of abdominal migraines.

Nature Cure Clinical Pearls
Constipation: A symptom of toxemia
(Sussanna Czeranko, ND)

Education
A Baker’s Dozen by 2025: We can do this. We have to do this
(David Schleich, PhD)
Part 2 of 2.