Node Smith, ND What follows are ideas, questions, and food for thought. While they certainly stem from my own personal opinion, what is offered is part of a conversation that each and every student, faculty member, school administrator, and the profession as a whole...

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Notes from the Field #37
Jared Zeff, ND, FNMI, LAc The following is not an article prepared for a medical journal. Not every statement of fact is cited or referenced. This is a commentary on medicine—a running set of observations about practice in the field. It’s not meant to be a...
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Notes from the Field: April, 2021
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Mushrooms May Help Lower Depression
NODE SMITH, ND Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one's risk of cancer and premature death, but new research led by Penn State College of Medicine also reveals that these superfoods may benefit a person's...
Age-Related Diseases: Genetics Load the Gun, Lifestyle Pulls the Trigger
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TERRANCE MANNING II, ND, RMSK SAMUEL G. OLTMAN, ND Whether one is a primary-care naturopathic physician in a state with a limited scope or a long-time naturopathic prolotherapist practicing in a state with a broad scope, there is a need within...
CBD and the Heart
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Concentrate on Fitness NOT Weight Loss
NODE SMITH, ND The prevalence of obesity around the world has tripled over the past 40 years, and, along with that rise, dieting and attempts to lose weight also have soared. But according to a review article published in the journal iScience, when it comes to getting...
Research Discusses Six Stages of Engagement Regarding ADHD Treatment
NODE SMITH, ND Six stages of engagement in treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been reported by researchers at Boston Medical Center based on a diverse study, inclusive of parents of predominantly racial and ethnic minority children with...
Pilot Study: Diet and Exercise to Manage Autism and Other Cognitive Disabilities
NODE SMITH, ND Adhering to a diet and exercise program to manage health can be a challenge for anyone. But maintaining a healthy weight may present unique challenges for young adults with inherent barriers such as cognitive impairment. A pilot study at the University...
Association Spotlight: The Naturopathic Orthopedic Medicine Academy
TERRANCE MANNING II, ND, RMSK SAMUEL G. OLTMAN, ND Whether one is a primary-care naturopathic physician in a state with a limited scope or a long-time naturopathic prolotherapist practicing in a state with a broad scope, there is a need within...
CBD and the Heart
JAKE F. FELICE, ND, LMP For several months now, I have been writing about the endocannabinoid system (ECS), the many physiologic processes it influences in the body, and how imbalances in the system can result in dysfunction that impacts clinical...
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NODE SMITH, ND The prevalence of obesity around the world has tripled over the past 40 years, and, along with that rise, dieting and attempts to lose weight also have soared. But according to a review article published in the journal iScience, when it comes to getting...
Research Discusses Six Stages of Engagement Regarding ADHD Treatment
NODE SMITH, ND Six stages of engagement in treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been reported by researchers at Boston Medical Center based on a diverse study, inclusive of parents of predominantly racial and ethnic minority children with...
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Disinfection Byproducts in Your Tea and Coffee
NODE SMITH, ND Surpassed only by water, tea is the second most consumed beverage worldwide. When boiled tap water is used to brew tea, residual chlorine in the water can react with tea compounds to form disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Now, researchers reporting in...
Medicare Coverage for Naturopathic Physicians is Here… Sort Of…
DAN LABRIOLA, ND, PEng The news is good! The number of insurers offering naturopathic coverage with Medicare products will expand significantly with this year’s open enrollment. The lack of Medicare coverage has been an obstacle for elderly patients needing...
Using SNPs to Identify Disease Pathways
NODE SMITH, ND Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a new computational tool that can identify pathways related to diseases, including breast and prostate cancer, using single-nucleotide polymorphisms. SNPs, which refer to...
What Would a ‘Smart Dental Implant’ Look Like?
NODE SMITH, ND More than 3 million people in America have dental implants, used to replace a tooth lost to decay, gum disease, or injury. Implants represent a leap of progress over dentures or bridges, fitting much more securely and designed to last 20 years or more....
IMPORTANT: Limit Screen Time After Concussion
NODE SMITH, ND A clinical trial of 125 young adults shows that those who limited screen time for 48 hours immediately after suffering a concussion had a significantly shorter duration of symptoms than those who were permitted screen time. These findings, published in...
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