NUNM’s Helfgott Research Institute is a professionally independent, nonprofit research institute whose mission is to conduct rigorous, high quality, research on the art and science of healing, specifically working to understand natural forms of medicine. Together, scientists from the fields of naturopathic medicine, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, immunology and nutrition apply their expertise to the study of natural medicine.
ND-Research Student Published in Nutrition Reviews Journal

NUNM students are truly making their voices heard worldwide!

BECOME A RESEARCHER
Earn your master’s degree in integrative medicine research. At NUNM, students learn by conducting their own research at the Helfgott Research Institute. Many are published in national journals, present at conferences, and go on to become research scientists, PhDs and more.
Research Studies
Do you have multiple sclerosis AND practice qigong or tai chi?

Help us learn about your experiences with qigong/tai chi and any benefits you have received from your practice.Become a participant.
Do you have atrial fibrillation?

Help us assess the impact of ionized calcium on biological aging and quality of life in those with atrial fibrillation.Become a participant.
Do you have IBS?

Help our researchers assess the impact of a dietary supplement on gut microbiome composition and symptom relief for those with irritable bowel syndrome.Become a participant.
Help us learn more about Crohn’s Disease

Help us assess the impact of a natural hops product on the microbiota (gut bacteria) in Crohn’s Disease.Become a participant.
INCLD Health Study: How do diet and self-care practices impact your health?

We are recruiting NUNM students for this study.Become a participant.
H2S SIBO Registry

Practitioners are invited to contribute to this registry to advance knowledge about SIBO.Read More