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Applied Natural Medicine Podcast

Applied Natural Medicine Podcast

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NDNR Presents: Applied Natural Medicine is a podcast for naturopathic doctors, integrative clinicians, students, and healthcare professionals who want practical insight they can apply in real world practice. Hosted by NDNR, this show explores the clinical strategies, research, business trends, and thought leadership shaping the future of natural medicine.

Each episode features conversations with experienced practitioners, industry leaders, educators, and innovators across the naturopathic and integrative healthcare space. Topics may include clinical pearls, emerging therapies, diagnostics, practice growth, patient care, professional development, and the evolving role of natural medicine in modern healthcare.

Whether you are looking to sharpen your clinical thinking, stay connected to the profession, or discover new ideas to support your patients and your practice, Applied Natural Medicine brings you timely discussions grounded in experience, curiosity, and the advancement of naturopathic medicine.

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  • Beyond Gout Elevated Uric Acid as a Hidden Driver of Insulin Resistance and Chronic Pain

    Beyond Gout Elevated Uric Acid as a Hidden Driver of Insulin Resistance and Chronic Pain
    Apr 30 2026
    This episode of the Applied Natural Medicine Podcast explores how elevated uric acid can act as a hidden driver of insulin resistance, inflammation, and chronic musculoskeletal pain, going beyond its traditional association with gout. Featuring Dr. Anjana Subramanian, the discussion centers on a clinical case of an active patient with persistent low back pain and prediabetes whose symptoms did not improve despite a “healthy” lifestyle. The conversation reveals how factors like excessive exercise, high fructose intake, and over-supplementation can contribute to metabolic dysfunction and inflammation. By shifting to a more balanced, personalized approach, including dietary adjustments, reduced training intensity, and targeted herbal support, the patient experienced significant improvements in pain, insulin sensitivity, and uric acid levels. The episode highlights the importance of functional lab ranges, root-cause treatment, and adaptable clinical thinking, while positioning uric acid as a valuable, accessible biomarker for practitioners managing complex chronic conditions. Stay at the forefront of Natural Medicine Youtube | @NDNRNaturopathic Facebook | @NDNewsReview Instagram | @naturopathicdoctors LinkedIn | NDNR | Journal of Applied Natural Medicine X | NaturopathNews Thanks for listening. If you found this episode valuable, be sure to subscribe, share it with your colleagues, and stay connected for more conversations at the intersection of science and clinical practice.
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    39 mins
  • Bridging the Gap: Naturopathic Philosophy and Psychotherapy

    Bridging the Gap: Naturopathic Philosophy and Psychotherapy
    Apr 22 2026
    Applied Natural Medicine Podcast welcomes Dr. Alina Soto to NDNR’s Applied Naturopathic Medicine Roundtable to discuss the “mind-body bridge” and why mental health is often wrongly separated from the physical nervous system in clinical practice. Soto describes how thoughts, emotions, and bodily patterns are linked, critiques the provider–patient “vertical dynamic,” and advocates a “horizontal” model where the clinician acts as a guide, establishes informed consent, and supports patient ownership of change. She emphasizes provider self-work, secondary trauma risk, and that trauma responses are normal but can become persistent without support. Soto outlines her psychoeducation-based FMPI (Focal Neurocognitive and Physio-emotional Integration) framework and “areas of balance” (proactive awareness, simplification, input/output, nourishment/movement, community/relationships) to build skills and a focal goal, illustrating with cases including tobacco cessation and significant trauma improvement. Resources include Terra DSA/terraDOA.com and her TEDu Academy diagrams (active progress spiral vs active resistance loop). 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:51 Meet Dr Alina Soto 02:34 Why Mind Body Matters 05:51 Breaking the Vertical Dynamic 09:24 Building a Horizontal Alliance 11:49 Provider Self Work 16:07 Trauma Loops and Identity 17:54 Safety and Psychoeducation 23:03 Empowerment Over Quick Fixes 24:55 FMPI Explained 32:43 Setting Goals for Anxiety 37:59 Tools for Lasting Change 39:36 Simple Tools Foundation 40:22 Trauma Recovery Case 41:55 Acknowledgment And Choice 42:57 Input Output Basics 45:09 Nourishment Beyond Food 46:12 Movement Blocks And Joy 54:11 Community And Relationships 59:21 Smoking Case Reframed 01:05:13 Strong Sense Of Self 01:08:12 Resources And Diagrams 01:09:57 Judgment Free Integration 01:13:25 Closing And Credits
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Integrative Management of Multiple Sclerosis and Bilateral Uveitis: A Naturopathic Roundtable Case

    Integrative Management of Multiple Sclerosis and Bilateral Uveitis: A Naturopathic Roundtable Case
    Apr 22 2026
    Integrative Management of Multiple Sclerosis and Bilateral Uveitis: A Naturopathic Roundtable Case On the Applied Natural Medicine Podcast Roundtable, host Dr. Kareem Kandil interviews naturopathic physician Dr. Heidi Wenhold about a case from NDNR’s July edition on the integrative management of multiple sclerosis with optic nerve inflammation and recurrent bilateral uveitis in a young woman whose vision threatened her pilot training. After a flare requiring hospitalization, IV steroids, and frequent steroid eye drops, Wenhold added a gluten-free/dairy-free Mediterranean-style diet, supplements for neuroinflammation and support (including curcumin, fish oil, NAC, phosphatidylserine, lion’s mane, skullcap, and magnesium glycinate), and homeopathy with repeated dosing, using remedies including Conium, Natrium sulph, and intermittent Staphysagria alongside attention to trauma and emotional stress. The patient improved steadily, tapered to one steroid drop daily by March, had a calm healed retina and improved MRI findings, and avoided an immunosuppressant. 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:59 Topic and Guest 02:01 Case Background 02:56 Steroids and Flare 04:05 Diet Foundations 08:32 Homeopathy Approach 13:07 Key Remedies Used 15:53 Trauma and Autoimmunity 19:10 Modern Practice Shifts 22:58 Synergy and NAC 27:36 Neuro Support Nutrients 31:28 Outcomes and Remission 37:37 Homeopathy Advocacy 38:34 Resources and Wrap Up
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    42 mins
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