The GI-Skin-Brain Axis: Exploring the Intricate Connection

Schisandra chinensis
Schisandra chinensis

The human body is a complex and interconnected system, where various organs and systems communicate with each other to maintain homeostasis. An area of research that has gained attention in recent years is the exploration of the GI-Skin-Brain axis. This axis refers to the bidirectional communication between the gastrointestinal (GI) system, the skin, and the brain.

Increasing evidence shows that an imbalanced gut microbiome can induce inflammatory skin diseases.35 This offers a likely approach for improving skin conditions, by the modulation of the gut microbiome. Understanding the intricate connections within this axis provides valuable insights into addressing the root cause of any dysfunction that may occur here. Continue reading

Clinical Approaches to Immune-Centered Illness

verbena for anxiety

January’s Featured Recording:
Panel: Clinical Approaches to Immune-Centered Illness with Mary Bove, ND; Chanchal Cabrera, FNIMH, RH (AHG); and Katie Stage, ND, RH (AHG), FABNG

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Healing Sleep

California poppies in meadow

December’s Featured Recording:
Healing Sleep with Christopher Hobbs, PhD, LAc

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Naturopathic Approaches to Weight Management and Obesity Prevention

November’s Featured Recording:
Panel: Naturopathic Approaches to Weight Management and Obesity Prevention with Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, Marianne Marchese, ND and Katie Stage, ND, RH (AHG), FABNG

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Longevity Elixirs, Foods & Recipes

Rosa rugosa

October’s Featured Recording:
Longevity Elixirs, Foods & Recipes with Teresa Boardwine, RH (AHG)

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Children’s Health Audio Series

Crocus sativus (saffron) and Hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort)

An audio series for health care providers – with continuing education for naturopathic physicians – bundled together in one discounted package:

  • Eight (8) audio recordings (1.5 hours each)
  • Digital book of notes (94-page PDF)
  • Continuing education credits: 12 hours for naturopathic physicians
  • Order with one click for $75 ($105 value)

Note: The information in this series is provided as a research resource and is not intended to replace diagnosis and treatment by a qualified health care practitioner.

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Prostate Cancer: A Comprehensive and Collaborative Approach

September’s Featured Recording:
Prostate Cancer: A Comprehensive and Collaborative Approach with Jason Miller, DACM, LAc

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Pharmacy Video Series for Naturopathic Clinicians 2023

Pharmacy 2023 Video Series

A video series for health care providers – with pharmacy hours for naturopathic physicians – bundled together in one discounted package:

  • Eight (8) video lectures (1.5 hours each)
  • Digital book of notes (90-page PDF)
  • 10 pharmacy + 2 general continuing education credits for naturopathic physicians
    • Approved by Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM)
  • Order with one click for $99 ($160 value)

Note: The information in this series is provided as a research resource for health professionals and is not intended to replace diagnosis and treatment by a qualified health care practitioner.

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Herbal Allies for Nourishing the Emotional Heart

August’s Featured Recording:
Herbal Allies for Nourishing the Emotional Heart with Deborah Frances, ND

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Ceremonial Use of Herbs by Deborah Frances

ceremonial smudging with sage

Herbalist, naturopath, and much revered teacher and elder, Dr. Bill Mitchell once said, that through the process of photosynthesis, plants just naturally bring light into physical form, making them invaluable allies for those who proceed along a spiritual path. Indeed, I know of no tradition in which plants do not play a part.

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Mushroom Medicine: Challenges and Potential

Turkey tail

April’s Featured Recording:
Mushroom Medicine: Challenges and Potential with Christopher Hobbs, PhD, LAc

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Topical Applications for Pain

Hops

March’s Featured Recording:
Topical Applications for Pain with Jillian Stansbury, ND

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Laying on Leaves: The Science and Art of Herbal Poulticing

Comfrey leaves

November’s Featured Recording:
Laying on Leaves: The Science and Art of Herbal Poulticing with Richo Cech

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Constitutional Herbal Approach to Anxiety

St. John's Wort

In an ever-changing world it can become a challenge to find our center. Each of us engages with our innate stress response differently, therefore creating many versions of what we term collectively as ‘anxiety’. Anxiety disorders are classified by DSM-V criteria, and categorized by experiencing excessive worry more days than not, restlessness, easy fatigue, difficulty with concentration, irritability, muscle tension and sleep disturbance all with difficulty in controlling any of these symptoms9. Anxiety disorders are often experienced uniquely by the individual with some symptoms remaining constant, others transient and some not present at all. Collectively containing the experience of anxiety into a single set of symptoms is limiting and does not offer a true reflection of the individual process. Ultimately, this may lead to ineffective treatment or improper use of SSRI’s, benzodiazepines and other conventional medications used to treat anxiety disorders simply from a viewpoint of central nervous system sedation. Continue reading

Botanical Strategies for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis

July’s Featured Recording:
Botanical Strategies for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis with Katie Stage, ND, RH (AHG)

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Medicinal Uses of Salvia Miltiorrhiza (Dan Shen)

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