Throughout Nov. and Dec., National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) invited a lineup of guest speakers who shared insights on various health care topics.
- On Nov. 6, Naturopathic Professional Student Association (NPSA) invited Darin Ingles, ND, to present naturopathic approaches to managing Lyme disease. Dr. Ingles, a former Lyme patient and an expert on the condition, detailed how a proper diet, natural therapies and lifestyle modifications can support healing. With treating over 8,000 Lyme patients, Dr. Ingles shared dietary strategies and herbal remedies that he found worked best for himself and his patients.
- On Nov. 13, NPSA hosted Jenny McMullen, DC, from The Wellness Way to present a seminar on thyroid health. She emphasized the importance of comprehensive thyroid testing beyond thyroid stimulating hormone levels and addressed factors like stress, halogens, metals, viruses, adrenal function and food allergies that can impact thyroid health. Dr. McMullen shared strategies to improve patient outcomes by addressing these underlying issues.
- On Nov. 21, NPSA invited alumnus Michael Robinson, ND’ 19 to present “Practicing in an Unlicensed State.” He discussed the complexities of practicing in licensed and unlicensed states, emphasizing the importance of understanding state-specific laws and obtaining appropriate licenses. Dr. Robinson also shared insights on medical integration, nutrition therapy and the value of shadowing professionals to align career goals with real-world practice.
- On Dec. 4, NUHS hosted alumnus Gregory Roytman, DC’ 19, MS, MPHIL, to present “Research Career Paths in Complementary Health Care” to a group of 40 students, faculty and staff. Dr. Roytman shared his journey as a chiropractic physician, researcher and as a PhD candidate in biomedical engineering at Yale. Throughout his presentation, Dr. Roytman emphasized the flexibility of post-graduation career paths and highlighted opportunities in clinical practice, research fellowships and supplemental degrees. Lastly, he encouraged students to network and explore diverse career options in complementary health care.
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