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Reflections from AANP 2025: Honoring 40 Years of Naturopathic Progress

by Taryn Ernest | September 2, 2025

This July, more than 600 naturopathic physicians, students and integrative health allies gathered in Indian Wells, CA—and virtually from across the U.S.—for the 40th Annual Convention of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP). Against the backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains, the gathering marked a historic milestone for the profession: four decades of clinical ...

Nina Cherie Franklin, PhD, Wellness Expert, Healthy Living Coach, Creator of That Salad Lady

by Shari Barbanel | September 2, 2025

Dr. Nina Cherie Franklin is a wellness expert, healthy living coach, and creator of That Salad Lady, a popular blog and brand focused on making healthy living more accessible, realistic and inclusive. With a PhD in kinesiology, nutrition and rehabilitation and more than 25 years of experience, she empowers individuals to build sustainable, evidence-based habits ...

The Persistent Challenge of Evolving Medical Education

by Michelle Simon | September 2, 2025

Why decades of advocacy haven’t transformed medical schools, but Alice Walton is. For more than three decades, visionary advocates have worked to transform American medical education toward a more integrative, whole-person approach. While these efforts have faced challenges, they’ve created a foundation for innovation that new institutions like the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine ...

Natural Ozempic: What’s the Truth Behind the Hype?

by Shailinder Sodhi | September 2, 2025

In recent years, GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists like Ozempic have revolutionized the pharmaceutical landscape, originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes but gaining widespread attention for their ability to promote weight loss. This secondary benefit has fueled demand and inspired a parallel trend in the natural health industry: the marketing of supplements as “natural GLP-1 ...

Growing Strong Naturally: What’s New in Children’s Health Products

by Joy Choquette | September 2, 2025

Holistic tools, new ingredients and natural health products to help improve children’s health. “Mom, I don’t feel good!” Autumn is here in the U.S., and with the return to school comes the return for many to getting sick. Colds, flu viruses and stomach bugs get swapped with surprising frequency in most elementary, middle and high ...

Defense and Immunity

by Eric Munson | September 2, 2025

Immune support has shifted to a year-round concern. While immune health is typically associated with the cold and flu seasons, it can also refer to autoimmune conditions as it’s part of the body’s checks and balances system for health. According to Dr. Serena Goldstein, a naturopathic doctor based in Delray Beach, FL, it can help ...

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