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Study Says Your Friends Like it When You Reach Out to Them

From American Psychological Association People consistently underestimate how much others in their social circle might appreciate an unexpected phone call, text or email just to say hello, and the more surprising the connection, the greater the appreciation, according...

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Anxiety and Depression: A Materia Medica Review

Jillian Stansbury, ND By numerous accounts, a large percentage of the US population is using antidepressant and anxiolytic medications. This may say a lot about the condition of the human heart and soul. A 2005 survey1 done by Kaiser Permanente reported that the use...

Insomnia: Review of Nutritional Interventions

Jonathan E. Prousky, ND, MSc Biopsychosocial Context Insomnia, as defined by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine,1 is unsatisfactory sleep that impacts daytime functioning. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fourth Edition) describes the...

Depression and Sleep Quality

Peter Bongiorno, ND, LAc Regular, quality sleep is of paramount importance to good mood and good health. Evaluating and solving sleep issues address a pertinent underlying cause in the pathogenesis of depression and deserve strong attention by the physician....

Natural Approaches to Anxiety: Less Stress When You Don’t Guess 

Bradley Bush, ND Anxiety disorder is a generic blanket term outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) that includes generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder (also known as social...

Something Wicked: Anacardium for Serious Mental Illness

Tara Peyman, ND Case 1: The Perfect Fit James was 17 years old when I started treating him in May of 2011. I diagnosed him as having schizoaffective disorder. He had previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but he had hallucinations that persisted for weeks at...

Sleeping With Your Stress: Sleep Apnea

Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE Sleep consumes about a third of our lives. It is no wonder, then, that “sleep medicine,” like so many other aspects of human experience, has been medicalized and monetized within biomedicine. There are numerous sleep disorders that have been...

An Interesting Case of a Well-known Remedy

Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Andrew was concerned. Despite being someone who sported a broad smile and a warm attitude, he was worried. Was he headed for a stroke? For 1 year, he had been experiencing apparently random episodes of rushes of blood to the head and chest,...

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Digoxin Prescribed to Some Patients Can Lead To Higher Death Risk

Digoxin Prescribed to Some Patients Can Lead To Higher Death Risk

According to a study published Aug. 11 in The Journal of the American College of Cardiology, doctors need to use caution when prescribing digoxin to patients with atrial fibrillation as it can cause debilitating strokes. The print version will appear Aug. 19. Digoxin,...

Actionable Habits That Help You Lose Weight and Stay Healthy

Actionable Habits That Help You Lose Weight and Stay Healthy

  Simone McFarlane Achieving sustainable weight loss isn’t about dramatic diets or fleeting willpower; it’s about forming habits that support your body’s natural balance and energy. Wellness-focused changes that are consistent, manageable, and grounded in how...

New Study Links Smartphone Attention to Reduced Body Awareness

Research finds smartphone stimuli trigger heart rate changes and diminish the ability to sense internal bodily signals A recent study published in Communications Psychology has uncovered concerning links between smartphones and our internal bodily awareness. Our...

Homeopathic Case Study: Treating PANDAS with Tarentula Hispanica

A Case Study on Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Strep (PANDAS) Successfully Managed with Homeopathy By Jennifer Bahr, ND, DHANP, FMAPS Background Summary & Initial Case History:  LW was an 8-year-old female who presented to my...

Inflammation During Pregnancy Permanently Rewires the Brain

Lifelong Cognitive Health Begins in the Womb With Immune-Driven Brain Changes Inflammation during pregnancy eliminates 70 percent of fetal brain cells responsible for forming critical neural circuits. These changes are visible on MRI scans at birth and are linked to...

Gastrointestinal Disease Costs U.S. $111.8 Billion Annually

GI Health Burden Highlights Urgent Need for Improved Treatment and Research In 2021, gastrointestinal diseases cost the U.S. healthcare system $111.8 billion. Conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affect millions,...

Antibiotics at Birth Suppress Infant Immune Development

Microbiome Disruption Reduces Key Immune Cells in Newborns Infants given antibiotics within the first days of life show measurable suppression of immune system development. A new study found that antibiotic exposure during the neonatal window disrupts gut microbiota,...

The (Not So) Hidden Health Effects of Fast Fashion

Unveiling the Environmental and Health Costs of Trendy, Affordable Clothing By Nozomi Gonzalez, ND Introduction We live in one of the trendiest times in history. Trends in fashion have existed almost as long as humans have worn clothes, but for most of the past, only...

All Exercise Improves Brain Function at Every Age

Cognitive Performance Enhanced by Physical Activity Across the Lifespan Even short bouts of physical activity improve memory, focus, and mental clarity across every age group. Children show better attention and task persistence after 20 minutes of structured play....

Antibiotics at Birth Suppress Infant Immune Development

Microbiome Disruption Reduces Key Immune Cells in Newborns Infants given antibiotics within the first days of life show measurable suppression of immune system development. A new study found that antibiotic exposure during the neonatal window disrupts gut microbiota,...

The (Not So) Hidden Health Effects of Fast Fashion

Unveiling the Environmental and Health Costs of Trendy, Affordable Clothing By Nozomi Gonzalez, ND Introduction We live in one of the trendiest times in history. Trends in fashion have existed almost as long as humans have worn clothes, but for most of the past, only...

All Exercise Improves Brain Function at Every Age

Cognitive Performance Enhanced by Physical Activity Across the Lifespan Even short bouts of physical activity improve memory, focus, and mental clarity across every age group. Children show better attention and task persistence after 20 minutes of structured play....

1 in 10 Adult Stimulant Users Develop Use Disorder

Misuse increases risk by 14 times in adults aged 18 to 49 Among US adults aged 18 to 64 who use prescription stimulants, 9 percent meet criteria for stimulant use disorder. One in four report misuse, and 73 percent of those with stimulant use disorder have a history...

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