Tag archives for complementary and alternative medicine

Abstract | Guidelines to Case Report Writing for Naturopathic Doctors

View full article | Guidelines to Case Report Writing for Naturopathic Doctors View PDF Abstract Case reports play an important role in disseminating information to the medical community. Given the wide variety of naturopathic clinical practice, case reports offer an excellent opportunity to share clinical insights from naturopathic doctors. Typically, unique and rare events or […]

Abstract | Evidence for the Topical Application of Castor Oil

View full article | Evidence for the Topical Application of Castor Oil: A Systematic Review Deborah A. Kennedy, MBA, ND,1,2,3 Dana Keaton, NMD, LAC4   Abstract Background: Castor oil has been used for centuries in medicinal and nonmedicinal applications. By far, the most common use is as a cathartic to treat constipation. However, castor oil has also […]

Abstract | The Role of the ‘Eubiotic’ Diet in Intestinal Dysbiosis and Hypertension

View full article | The Role of the ‘Eubiotic’ Diet in Intestinal Dysbiosis and Hypertension Abstract  A 69-year-old female patient presented with chief concerns of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, low immunity, and osteoarthritis in June 2006. It was hypothesized that the patient was suffering from dysbiosis based on her presenting symptoms and past medical history. The patient was […]

Abstract | Welcome, International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine

View full article | Welcome, International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine Abstract Naturopathy embodies an approach to healthcare that is frequently more effective, safer, and less expensive than what conventional medicine has to offer. Alan R. Gaby, M.D.   Keywords: Complementary and alternative medicine, historical, editorial