Upcoming Study Protocol: MIND Diet + Propolis
…the prevalence of metabolic syndrome ranged from just under 20% for 20 to 39 year olds to almost 50% of those aged 60…
Cardiopulmonary Medicine, Naturopathic News
Naturopathic News, Opportunity Knocks, Policy, Practice Building
NDs in Washington State: An Expanded Role
NDs in Washington State will soon—October!—have an expanded range, including the ability to diagnose autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, and other neurological conditions and developmental delays. Due in huge part
Arthritis, Autoimmune/Allergy Medicine, Pain Medicine, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ayurvedic Interventions for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects up to 1% of the world’s population.1 The Journal of Ayurveda Integrative Medicine published an article evaluating the clinical outcome of Ayurveda whole system intervention—oral medicines,
Anxiety/Depression/Mental Health, Mind/Body, Policy, Virtual Reality
Self-Compassion, VR, Biofeedback, and Mental Health
Self-compassion can contribute to better mental health. Compassion focused therapy may help those with mental illness self-soothe and better deal with feelings and thoughts in a mindful, balanced way. An
Anxiety/Depression/Mental Health, Homeopathy, Insomnia/Sleep Medicine
Homeopathy and Chronic Insomnia+
One sleepless night is annoying. For those with persistent insomnia coupled with a comorbidity, such as generalized anxiety disorder, it can be negatively life-altering. In a Cureus case report, a
Cardiopulmonary Medicine, Mind/Body
Mind–Body Interventions for COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severely impacts the life of patients. What affect can yoga or tai chi have on those with COPD? A study published in Scientific Reports evaluated mind–body
Anti-Aging, Cardiopulmonary Medicine, Education, Geriatrics, Mind/Body, Nature Cure
A (Water) Fountain of Youth
Are you and your patients drinking enough water? We all know water is good for us, but did you know proper water intake may play a role in healthy aging?
Anxiety/Depression/Mental Health, Education, Mind/Body, Naturopathic News, Pain Medicine
Mindfulness: Improving Pain in Veterans
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reports the efficacy of telehealth-delivered mindfulness-based interventions (MBI). Over 690 veterans with chronic pain and a psychiatric comorbidity completed a trial of either
Anti-Aging, Education, Men's Health, Mind/Body, Naturopathic News, Women's Health
Magnesium’s Role in DNA Health Highlighted in New Australian Study
A recent study by Australian researchers published in the European Journal of Nutrition sheds light on magnesium’s critical role in maintaining DNA integrity, particularly for healthy middle-aged adults. The study
Botanical Medicine, Cardiopulmonary Medicine, Dermatology, Education, Nature Cure, Naturopathic News, Naturopathic Perspective
Drugless Healing? Naturopathy and Modern Healthcare
How beneficial are potentially drugless healing systems, including naturopathy? Two doctors in India with Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science degrees asked that question in an Alternative Therapies in Health