Freedom from Chronic Migraines: A Whole-Body Healing Journey
By Anna Kolomitseva, ND • Adapted for NaturalPath For 27 years, migraines had ruled her life. A 46-year-old woman had tried nearly everything—daily medications, monthly injections, and strict routines—but still found herself battling debilitating head pain 4 to 5 times a week. That all changed when she took a different route: a root-cause, naturopathic approach […]
Alcohol and Gut Health: The 5R Approach to Supporting Digestive Well-Being
Christine Krall, ND, highlights the often-overlooked impact of alcohol on gut health and provides clinical insights on using the 5R approach to restore digestive function. Alcohol is a common lifestyle factor that can significantly affect gut health, yet its role as a gut toxicant is frequently underestimated. According to the NIH, nearly half of individuals […]
Could Focusing on Sick-Care, Fitness, and Diet Fads be Missing the Mark for a Happier, Healthier Nation?
Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP The healthcare, nutrition, diet, and fitness industries are booming.(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) Global health care expenditure is expected to reach 10.059 trillion dollars by 2022. The fitness industry alone is estimated to have a market size of 87.23 billion, and the diet and weight loss industries rake in […]
The History of Castor Oil: The Incredible Vegetable Oil (Part 2)
Dr. Marisol Teijeiro N.D. As the saying goes, history repeats itself. Especially if we don’t listen to the teachings of our elders and forefathers, the sages and wise women before us. Those who have done the time, and have left us countless treasures that we need not search far and wide for. In fact, they […]
Childhood Trauma, Stress, and Fibromyalgia: Is There a Connection?
David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN, IFMCP, FACN Traumatic experiences and stressors in childhood have historically been overlooked as predisposing factors in the development of various chronic pain disorders and psychiatric conditions, including fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome. However, the tide is turning as research […]
“Naturopathy” is NOT “Functional Medicine”
A recent article authored by an ND, addressing the ability to heal autoimmune conditions with “functional medicine,” raises the question of whether it is clear the difference between “functional medicine” and “naturopathy.” Thomas Kruzel, ND writes a beautiful article on this topic [link here] and I’ll touch on a single distinguishing highlight. The Origination of […]