Chelated mineral expert, Max Motyka, discusses the benefits and clinical research associated with this form of nutritional mineral. Several chelated minerals are mentioned including iron, calcium, magnesium and others. Absorption and clinical relevance of these chelated minerals is explored.

Lavender flower and its extracts have been used, both internally and by olfaction, for centuries as a treatment for anxiety and depression. Modern analytical research has identified the main active constituents of the oil; in vitro and animal studies have begun to elucidate mechanisms of action; and controlled clinical trials in humans now document lavender's efficacy, safety, and dose. This paper reviews these developments, with summary details from selected studies, and provides a preliminary comparison of lavender's efficacy and safety to its main botanical and pharmaceutical alternatives.

Fever in children is one of the most common reasons that parents and caregivers seek the advice of healthcare practitioners. As an adaptive immune response against infectious agents, fevers are a beneficial process and a positive indicator of healthy immune function. The perceived need for antipyretics to maintain normal temperature is one of the many myths surrounding fevers.

In this new audio series offered by Natural Medicine Journal primary care naturopathic physician, Dr. Tori Hudson, discusses the most promising botanical medicines for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid found in nature primarily in marine organisms such as microalgae, salmon, trout, krill, shrimp, crayfish, and crustaceans. The green microalga Haematococcus pluvialis is considered the richest source of astaxanthin.

I have to admit that when I hefted Clinical Naturopathic Medicine by Leah Hechtman, ND, out of its delivery box, my first thoughts were along the lines of, "Whoa. This is a big book." I know, not exactly my best example of penetrating insight. The book impresses with its 1,596 textbook-sized pages, and despite being bound in soft cover with a soothing and very natural picture of ginkgo leaves on the front cover, it is heavy and, frankly, rather commanding. However, its imposing girth gives way immediately to a genuinely delightful engrossment upon opening the book.

The founding president of the OncANP talks about the impetus for forming this organization, and how the OncANP serves a vital role for naturopathic physicians and their patients.