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Naturopathic Medicine On the National Stage
A Seat at the Table: Naturopathic Doctors Called to Lead It has been a demanding year for naturopathic medicine on the legislative front. So far this year, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) has raised alarms about the proposed AHEAD “Do No Harm” Accountability Framework, which threatens to penalize integrative, whole-person and small-practice professions ...
Strategies for Formulating Evidence-Based Supplements with Compelling and Substantiated Claims
Are you familiar with the phrase “soapbox issue?” If not, it refers to a topic that someone cares about deeply and brings up frequently to express a strong opinion or complaint. The phrase comes from the 19th and early 20th centuries when public speakers stood on empty wooden crates to elevate themselves in parks or ...
INM Joins National Leaders at Andrew Weil Center Convening on Whole-person Care
This month, the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) was invited to a national convening on whole-person care, hosted by the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (AWCIM) Oct. 12-14. Wyn Delano, INM’s deputy director, and I joined national health care leaders and experts in research, marketing and public relations for three days of work on ...
Turning Off the Brain Inflammation
The frequent common denominator for pain, sensitivity, weight gain and more. In earlier columns we discussed an organized approach to pain. This included the four domains of: 1. Biochemistry (herbals, nutrients and meds) 2. Structural (e.g. chiropractic, osteopathy, massage and myofascial release, etc.) 3. Biophysics (e.g. acupuncture, chakra, FSM, etc.) 4. Mind-body We also discussed ...
We Are the Ground They Tilled: A Call to Protect the Future of Naturopathic Medicine
Some stories stay with us long after they happen. As I reflected on what I wanted to share at the AANP Annual Gala and Awards after spending the week connecting with hundreds of my fellow naturopathic doctors, one memory kept returning to me. It wasn’t about legislation, organizational milestones or professional accomplishments. It was about ...
Natural Fisetin: A Synolytic and Anti-inflammatory Agent for Healthy Aging
The term “hallmarks of aging” refers to the biological processes that drive aging. When first introduced into the scientific literature in 2013,1 nine hallmarks of aging were identified. This framework was updated in 20232 to include a total of 12 hallmarks, which describe interconnected biological processes that together drive aging across tissues and organ systems. ...
Institute for Natural Medicine Welcomes Sandy Gooch to its Honorary Board
The Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) is proud to announce that Sandy Gooch has joined its Honorary Board. A pioneer in bringing natural and health-promoting food to mainstream America, Gooch brings more than four decades of vision, advocacy, and leadership to INM’s mission of bringing whole-person health to the mainstream. She will join other board ...
Ways to Work with Stress So Life Doesn’t Seem So ‘Stressful’
“Stress” is one of those words that often gets utilized when aspects in our life seem to not necessarily go according to plan, and can affect our health, relationships and overall life events. We may look for advice and what to do next, yet chances are we could also be seeing it through the lens ...
Stephanie Venn-Watson, DVM, MPH, Author and Expert on C15:0
[email protected] www.discoverc15.com Stephanie Venn-Watson, DVM, MPH, is a veterinary epidemiologist, author of The Longevity Nutrient, and the world’s leading expert on C15:0—the first essential fatty acid discovered in more than 90 years. Formerly with the WHO (World Health Organization) and U.S. Navy, she holds 70-plus patents, has 80-plus peer-reviewed publications, and is co-founder/CEO of Seraphina ...
Confronting the Threat to Natural Medicine Education
Facing Major Challenges Under Proposed Federal “Do No Harm” Regulation With review from the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges, Association of Colleges of Chiropractic, and the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. Natural medicine professions face one of the most severe federal regulatory threats in recent history. In fact, the professions are currently ...
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