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Launch of the Naturopathic Academy & Volume I – Nature Cure
The Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) has proudly served as the fiscal sponsor of arguably the most consequential project ever undertaken within the naturopathic profession, the Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine Institute (FNMI). Conceived of and pioneered by Dr. Pamela Snider as president and executive editor, FNMI set out with Drs. Jared Zeff, Joseph Pizzorno, Stephen ...
Getting Back to Basics with Nuance
Over the decades, we’ve seen countless diet and life trends rise and fall—each often accompanied by a glorified body ideal. In reality, there’s rarely one “correct” way to be, yet marketing and media can greatly influence which ideas gain popularity. As our world shifted from limited internet access to having vast information at our fingertips—through ...
Navigating Perimenopause
Perimenopause—otherwise known as the wild rollercoaster ride leading up to menopause—can feel daunting. It usually kicks off in your 40s (sometimes even late 30s), and will bring along a bunch of changes, thanks to shifting hormones. The good news? You’re not alone, and there are some well-studied supplements that may help mitigate the symptoms. Let’s ...
Abby Beale, Lead Author, Homeopathy Primer: Getting Started With Homeopathy
Abby Beale says she believes homeopathy is the coolest medicine on the planet! She became interested in homeopathy more than 25 years ago when her 16-month-old son got permanent relief from repeated ear infections with one homeopathic remedy after multiple rounds of antibiotics. She has become a homeopath herself and an advocate for homeopathy since. ...
AANP 2025: Sun, CE and Celebration
Why you can’t miss this year’s biggest naturopathic event! For more than four decades, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) has been the heart of the naturopathic profession, advancing the field, fostering community and providing top-tier continuing education. This year, as we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we invite licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) and all ...
Evaluating Different Forms of Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fish, Krill and Algae Oils
Omega fatty acids (eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA] and docosahexaenoic acid [DHA]) are universally recognized for their importance to human health. This includes their value for cardiovascular health,1-5 joint health and mitigating inflammation,6-8 reducing UV-induced skin aging9-13 and a range of other issues. Now consider that, although guidelines recommend a combined DHA and EPA intake of between ...
Institute for Natural Medicine: 2024 Year-End Highlights
In 2024, the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) strengthened its position as a leader in natural health, guided by three strategic pillars: Education, Action and Research. Under a long-standing team of leaders, INM has refined its vision to promote “whole-person health enriched by the medicine of nature” with a mission to “bring whole-person health mainstream.” ...
Non-anemic Iron Deficiency and Safe Iron Supplementation
Iron deficiency and anemia…haven’t we been down this road before? By this modern era, should we not be able to avoid such a seemingly obvious and directly influenced nutritional deficiency? In less developed countries with more infectious disease exposure, parasitic infections and malnutrition, the rates of anemia range from 30 to 40 percent; mostly in ...
Reema Datta
Reema Datta is the author of The Yogi’s Way: Transform Your Mind, Health and Reality. Datta first learned yoga and ayurveda from her mother and grandmothers, as well as her grandfather, who wrote several books on Vedic philosophy. After receiving her master’s from the London School of Economics, Datta worked for the United Nations before ...
Advocacy for Naturopathic Medicine: Opportunities to Support License & Scope Correction
Naturopathic medicine continues to grow in recognition and demand across the United States, yet many licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) face significant limitations due to outdated or restrictive licensing laws. Advocacy efforts aimed at license and scope modernization are essential to ensuring that NDs can fully utilize their training and expertise to serve their patients effectively. ...
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