Most of your clients think they drink enough water. According to this month's guest, about 75% of them don't, and the way they drink it may matter as much as how much.

This month we welcome Dr. John Partenope, a complementary and alternative healthcare practitioner and a speaker at our 45th Annual ANMA Convention in Las Vegas. Dr. John grew up as the kid who read the side effects on his antibiotic bottles and decided there had to be a better way. Nearly 20 years into his private practice in Durango, Colorado, he combines modern technology with quality nutraceuticals to help clients get to the root of their health concerns.

In this conversation, Dr. John breaks down three everyday choices we tend to overlook: what we drink, the soy hiding in packaged foods, and the sugars (and sugar substitutes) showing up on nearly every label. It's a practical, label-reading crash course you can use at the grocery store this week and share with your clients.

In this episode:

- How much water Dr. John recommends, and why room-temperature water may absorb better than iced or sparkling

- Whether coffee and tea count toward your daily hydration (and what definitely doesn't)

- Why he pays close attention to soy and soy lecithin when clients come in with hormonal concerns

- The label terms that can signal hidden soy, like "natural flavoring" and "hydrolyzed vegetable protein"

- Why fermented soy foods like tofu, edamame, and soy sauce are a different conversation

- Hidden sugar names to watch for, from barley malt to beet sugar, and his take on artificial sweeteners

- The sweeteners he prefers: local honey and stevia

- His simplest starting point for better health: eat at home more often

- A quick label rule: choose products with the fewest ingredients, all of which you can pronounce

- Why he created 46 EVO, a hormone-free supplement line for men and women

Connect with Dr. John Partenope:

Practice website: drjohnpartenope.com

46 EVO: 46evo.com

ANMA 46th Annual Convention & Educational Seminar

August 27–29, 2027 | Las Vegas

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating 45 years of promoting and protecting naturopathy. Mark your calendar for next year's convention, with more education, more connection, and more community. Details coming soon at anma.org/convention

About This Podcast:

Promoting and Protecting Naturopathy is powered by ANMA, the nation's oldest and largest naturopathic association. Each month, we share insights for naturopathic professionals, students, and anyone passionate about natural health.

Not a member? Join ANMA today for legislative alerts, educational opportunities, member discounts, and professional community support. Visit anma.org

Connect with us:

American Naturopathic Medical Association: https://www.anma.org

American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board: https://www.anmcb.org

American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board: https://www.anmab.org

Society of Complementary Alternative and Holistic Practitioners: https://www.scahp.org

Email: admin@anma.org

This podcast is produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/

The views and opinions expressed on Promoting & Protecting Naturopathy, an ANMA Podcast, are solely those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the ANMA. The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any health-related questions or concerns. The ANMA does not endorse any products, services, or treatments mentioned.

We just wrapped the 45th Annual ANMA Convention and Educational Seminar at the Westgate Las Vegas, and members are calling it one of the best years yet. In this episode, we are taking you straight to the exhibit hall floor to hear from our president and the exhibitors who make this event what it is.

Attendees told us the education was insightful and spot on, the exhibit hall was fantastic, and the comment we heard most "These are my people."

Among three days of speakers, CEUs, a busy exhibit hall, and our new exhibitor raffle, this year was as much about connection as it was about education. Some of the best moments happened in the hallways, over lunch, and in conversations between sessions.

Voices from the Exhibit Hall

• Dr. Richard Drucker — ANMA President and founder of Drucker Labs, on a convention that exceeded expectations, Dr. Fab Mancini's banquet keynote, and his goal of filling next year's banquet room with a thousand people
• Country Doctor Herbals & Country Doctor Academy (Cheyenne, WY) — an ANMA member since 2003 on their nutritional therapy clinic, botanical line, and the mentorship program helping practitioners turn their training into sustainable businesses
• Bronwyn Eisen, Jigsaw Health — on their flagship Mag SRT magnesium malate with sustained-release technology
• Loren Swenson, Solex & Solex School of Naturopathy — a walking tour of one of the biggest booths on the floor, featuring the Ion Rain, Infinity Mats, AO Scan, Theta Chair, and pelvic pulse chair
• Victoria, Apex Water Research Institute — a five-year ANMA exhibitor and past podcast guest on their structured water supplement
• Debbie Bailey, Bumbiotics — the most memorable conversation we recorded all weekend, on her probiotic suppository (and the nickname you won't forget)
• Marcelo Hamwi, VORG Superfoods — single-sourced superfoods with adaptogens and nootropics, plus the Aura O3 healing chamber parked in the middle of the hall
• Ameya, Health Buddha & ScaleUp42 — tech and digital marketing built specifically to help holistic practitioners acquire, manage, and retain clients
• Jeff, Rev222 — 12 years of ANMA conventions, their patented olive leaf extract, and why community matters when you've got a tough Monday morning case
• Body Tone Wellness — 25+ years in practice and 7–8 years speaking at ANMA, with a focus on pain
• Monica Head & Paul Burt, Austin Air Systems — first-time exhibitors from Buffalo, NY, on HEPA and activated carbon air purifiers

Mark Your Calendar: ANMA 2027

Next year's ANMA Convention & Educational Seminar takes place in August 2027 in Las Vegas. As Dr. Drucker put it, next year is already tomorrow — and we're already working on making it even better.

Visit anma.org for details as they're announced.

Connect with us:

Stay tuned for updates on the 45th Annual ANMA Convention at anma.org

American Naturopathic Medical Association: ⁠https://www.anma.org⁠

American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board: ⁠https://www.anmcb.org⁠

American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board: ⁠https://www.anmab.org⁠

Society of Complementary Alternative and Holistic Practitioners: https://www.scahp.org

Email: admin@anma.org

This podcast is produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Consult your doctor before implementing any information shared. Views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect ANMA or ANMCB positions.

Your skin changes every week of the month — and your skincare routine has no idea. This month's guest explains why.

Kari Collins spent decades in the beauty industry — salons, med spas, skincare with plastic surgeons — before a health crisis in her late 30s forced her to stop and listen to what her body had been saying all along. Now a board-certified holistic health practitioner with the ANMCB and co-founder of True Femme Collective, she's on a mission to change how women think about their skin, their cycles, and the "types" the beauty aisle has been selling them.

In this episode:

• Why "no woman can ever say I just have oily skin" — and the four phases your skincare routine is ignoring

• The menstruation research that convinced Kari most skin issues trace back to one root cause

• What happens to your skin when estrogen shows up (and the ancient wisdom behind Kari's "wise era")

• The 5-minute habit that starts decoding what your skin is telling you — this month

• The family healing story behind True Femme Collective

Plus: this month's Practice Pointer on two words that sound interchangeable but define your entire professional relationship. Which one are you using?

Explore Kari's work, Sacred Silk, and her research library at truefemmecollective.com

ANMA 45th Annual Convention & Educational Seminar

August 28–30, 2026 — Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

Join the natural health community for education, connection, and professional growth. Hear from leading voices in natural health, explore the exhibit hall, earn CEUs, and connect with professionals from across the country. Register and book your room at anma.org/convention

Connect with us:

Stay tuned for updates on the 45th Annual ANMA Convention at anma.org

American Naturopathic Medical Association: ⁠https://www.anma.org⁠

American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board: ⁠https://www.anmcb.org⁠

American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board: ⁠https://www.anmab.org⁠

Society of Complementary Alternative and Holistic Practitioners: https://www.scahp.org

Email: admin@anma.org

This podcast is produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Consult your doctor before implementing any information shared. Views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect ANMA or ANMCB positions.