By: Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA Recent neuroscience advances reveal that intriguing differences in brain network dynamics between cisgender men and women, significantly impact cognitive performance and emotional regulation. This article explores three key neural networks...
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Female Hormone Cycles Drive Alcohol Response
Study Reveals Critical Sex Differences in Brain Chemistry New research reveals fundamental biological differences in how men and women respond to alcohol, with female sex hormones playing a direct role in drinking behavior. The groundbreaking study shows that estrogen...
Early Teen Drug Use Changes Brain Structure Before Age 15
Altered Brain Development May Set Path to Addiction Substance use before age 15 fundamentally changes brain structure, with research on 9,804 children showing specific patterns of damage. Early users display larger overall brain volume but dangerously thinner...
Identifying and Overcoming Obstacles to Men’s Health: A Provider’s Guide
By Lillea Hartwell, ND, RH The gap between men’s health and women’s health continues to grow. In fact, “According to most health studies, men generally have a shorter life expectancy than women.”1 Getting to the root cause of why seems to be a multi-layered issue....
Flavonoid-Rich Diet Reduces Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Risk by 19%
Apples, Tea, Dark Chocolate, and Red Peppers Show Liver Health Benefits A groundbreaking prospective study reveals that a diverse diet rich in flavonoids could significantly protect against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), offering a comprehensive nutritional...
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Book Review: The Alzheimer’s Antidote
Alethea Fleming, ND Education Medical Resources for NDs: Review of Current Publications for the Naturopathic Industry Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is terrifying, not only because it is common (half of all Americans have AD by age 85), but because standard treatment for it...
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Microplastics Boost Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics
Plastic Makes Bacteria 600% More Resistant, Turning Common Infections Deadly Tiny plastic fragments in our environment turn common bacteria into dangerous superbugs. Boston University researchers have discovered that when everyday bacteria encounter microplastics,...
Co-Treating Asthma Patients with Supplements
Evidence for Combination Therapy By Jordan Robertson This article reviews the evidence supporting the integration of nutritional supplements, such as vitamin D, magnesium, and fish oil, in asthma management. Learn how naturopathic approaches can enhance control and...
FDA and FTC Issue Warning Letters to 10 Companies Over Unlawful Diabetes Supplement Claims
March 20, 2025 – In a recent joint action, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to 10 companies accused of illegally marketing dietary supplements with unproven claims to treat, cure, mitigate, or...
Homeopathic Management: Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Coughs
By Sharum Sharif, ND Abstract Homeopathy offers effective management for acute, subacute, and chronic coughs, particularly those arising from infectious and post-infectious conditions. By prioritizing etiology, characteristic symptoms, and the nature of the cough—such...
Skill Competency is Second in Importance to Friendliness in the Workplace
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From Binghamton University- People who are friendly and trustworthy are more likely to be selected for teams than those who are known for just their skill competency and personal reputation, according to new research from Binghamton...
Amino Acid, Arginine, Could Enhance Radiation Therapy
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From Weill Cornell Medicine- Treatment with arginine, one of the amino-acid building blocks of proteins, enhanced the effectiveness of radiation therapy in cancer patients with brain metastases, in a proof-of-concept, randomized clinical trial...
Methods to Repair and Regenerate Myelin
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From Max-Planck-Gesellschaft- The degradation and regeneration of myelin sheaths characterize neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis. Cholesterol is an indispensable component of myelin sheaths. The cholesterol for the regenerated...
Strategies to Help Alcoholics
NODE SMITH, ND A recent qualitative study has identified six strategies that recovering alcoholics use to negotiate social situations and remain sober, depending on how they feel about stigmas associated with drinking and alcoholism. "There is a stigma in the United...
Is Technology Making Workplaces “Better?”
NODE SMITH, ND In the traditional narrative of the evolving 21st century workplace, technological substitution of human employees is treated as a serious concern. But technological complementarity -- the use of automation and artificial intelligence to complement...
Reversing Alzheimer’s in Mice Using Common Prescriptions
NODE SMITH, ND Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in Western societies and it is estimated that 24 million people worldwide have this condition. ICREA researcher Dr. Patrick Aloy, head of the Structural Bioinformatics and Network Biology lab at...
Robotic Pets for People with Dementia
NODE SMITH, ND Individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias (ADRD) often experience behavioral and psychological symptoms such as depression, aggression and anxiety. Frequently, these symptoms are treated with antipsychotics, antidepressants and...
Essential Amino Acids Could Prevent Dementia
NODE SMITH, ND Dementia -- a condition involving the extreme loss of cognitive function -- is caused by a variety of disorders, including Alzheimer's disease. According to World Health Organization estimates, approximately 10 million individuals worldwide develop...
Giving The Gift of Health This Holiday Season
US BioTek Is working with its practitioner network to provide free testing to those in need this holiday season Shoreline, WA, Nov. 10th— US BioTek Laboratories is working with its network of practitioners to provide free testing to those in need this holiday season....
Concussion Misinformation
MARK HEISIG, ND A mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), also known as a concussion, is an injury that has received growing attention from both the media and the public over the past few years. While awareness of public health concerns, like the potential...
Reversing Alzheimer’s in Mice Using Common Prescriptions
NODE SMITH, ND Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in Western societies and it is estimated that 24 million people worldwide have this condition. ICREA researcher Dr. Patrick Aloy, head of the Structural Bioinformatics and Network Biology lab at...
Robotic Pets for People with Dementia
NODE SMITH, ND Individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias (ADRD) often experience behavioral and psychological symptoms such as depression, aggression and anxiety. Frequently, these symptoms are treated with antipsychotics, antidepressants and...
Essential Amino Acids Could Prevent Dementia
NODE SMITH, ND Dementia -- a condition involving the extreme loss of cognitive function -- is caused by a variety of disorders, including Alzheimer's disease. According to World Health Organization estimates, approximately 10 million individuals worldwide develop...
Giving The Gift of Health This Holiday Season
US BioTek Is working with its practitioner network to provide free testing to those in need this holiday season Shoreline, WA, Nov. 10th— US BioTek Laboratories is working with its network of practitioners to provide free testing to those in need this holiday season....
Concussion Misinformation
MARK HEISIG, ND A mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), also known as a concussion, is an injury that has received growing attention from both the media and the public over the past few years. While awareness of public health concerns, like the potential...
Guru Sandesh Singh Khalsa, ND (10/21/1949 – 8/11/2021)
Guru Sandesh S. Khalsa, ND died unexpectedly on August 11, 2021 at his home in Lake Oswego, Oregon. He was 71. Dr Khalsa, known affectionately as “Dr K.,” was a respected naturopathic physician and a beloved member of the naturopathic medical community. He...
Lost in the Woods: How to Engage Male Patients
JASON KINLEY, ND, VNMI The question “How can I help you today?” is often answered with, “I don’t know; my wife made the appointment.” This is a common response within the medical community when a man is establishing care. It’s so common,...
Depression May be a Risk for Later Dementia
NODE SMITH, ND While research has shown that poor cardiovascular health can damage blood flow to the brain increasing the risk for dementia, a new study led by UC San Francisco indicates that poor mental health may also take its toll on cognition. The research adds to...
Evidence that Type 1 Diabetes May Not be a Single Disease
NODE SMITH, ND New findings from the international The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) study add to a growing body of evidence indicating that type 1 diabetes is not a single disease. The presentation and, perhaps, cause of autoimmune...
The Downfalls of Telemedicine for Patients
NODE SMITH, ND A study of rheumatology patients and clinicians has found that while the majority found phone or video consultations more convenient than face-to-face consultations, they viewed so-called telemedicine as less diagnostically accurate than in-person...
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Effects of Lead in Gasoline Still Knock at the Door for Aging Americans
Study broadens understanding of how this neurotoxin ruined the mental health of multiple generations Back in the 1920s, lead was touted as a gasoline additive that keeps cars healthy. Fast forward 100 years, and it turns out public health was sacrificed for the sake...
Study Explores Gut-Brain Connection
Intestinal microbes influence the energy consumption required for larger brains in mammals In a groundbreaking study at Northwestern University, researchers found a solid relationship between the brain and the gut. Analysis indicates that mammals with large brains...



