What is an ND? my buddy Shannon is an ND

My old friend Shannon (shannon boy... not shannon girl) has a blog
Shannon has also just recently graduated from an alternative medicine school with an ND certification

What is an ND?
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_of_Naturopathic_Medicine

Dr. Shannon Week's Blog on Wordpress
http://drweeksnd.wordpress.com/