View the printable PDF version. Of the 20 million Americans who have thyroid disease, most have hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland can’t make enough thyroid hormone to keep the body running normally. More common in women than men, hypothyroidism can have a number of genetic, nutritional, and immune-related underlying causes and contributing factors. Licensed naturopathic doctors…
View the printable PDF version. The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge Eric Yarnell, ND, for his contributions to the content of this FAQ. When diagnosing and treating patients with acute or chronic gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) address the whole person—including body, mind, emotions, genetics, environmental exposures, and socio-economic status. NDs employ a…
View the printable PDF version. The INM and AANP would like to acknowledge Doni Wilson, ND, Sara Thyr, ND, and Amy Rothenberg, ND, for their contributions to the content of this FAQ. As the aging baby boomer generation grows, a growing number of Americans are projected to have dementia and associated cognitive decline. Currently over five million Americans are living…
View the printable PDF version. The AANP and INM would like to acknowledge Paul Herscu, ND, MPH, for his contributions to the content of this FAQ. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic, neurobiological condition that affects nine percent of children and four percent of adults in America. ADHD includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity,…
View the printable PDF version. The AANP and INM would like to acknowledge Moira FitzpatrickPhD, ND, FICPP, CHT, for her contributions to the content of this FAQ. 40 million adults in America suffer from anxiety, the most commonly diagnosed mental condition in the country. Unique for every person, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is often experienced as excessive, uncontrollable worry…
NYANP Member Spotlight questions: Where did you go to school and when did you graduate? University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, class of 2016 Why did you want to become a Naturopathic Doctor? Originally I had the intention of being a chiropractor but in my twenties I was led from school into food…
View the printable PDF version. The AANP and INM would like to acknowledge Amy Rothenberg, ND, for her contributions to the content of this FAQ. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) follow six guiding principles that serve as a philosophical platform for all of naturopathic medicine. The principles influence how NDs think about medicine, make clinical decisions, and most importantly, how…
View the printable PDF version. The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge Patricia Gaines, ND, and Sheila Kingsbury, ND, for their contributions to the content of this FAQ. Botanical medicine, also known as herbal medicine, is the science and practice of using medicinal plants and extracts to improve overall health, support wellness, and treat acute and chronic disease. Many…
View the printable PDF version. The AANP and INM would like to acknowledge Amy Rothenberg, ND, for her contributions to the content of this FAQ. Licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) follow six guiding principles that serve as a philosophical platform for all of naturopathic medicine. The principles influence how NDs think about medicine, make clinical decisions, and most importantly,…
View the printable PDF version. The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge Kasra Pournadeali, ND, for his contributions to the content of this FAQ. Forty-six percent of U.S. adults, and nearly 80 percent of those aged 65 and older have high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to new guidelines from the American Heart Association. High blood pressure, which often…
