A recent new study significantly calls into question the current safe limits on alcohol consumption. It shows that the current recommendations on alcohol safety limits may be a bit high, and that consuming as little as 10 drinks per week may reduce life expectancy.1...
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Gastrointestinal and Immune Dysfunction Common in Children with Autism
Node Smith, ND A recent article addresses the gastrointestinal issues that many children with autism experience and link it to changes in inflammation mediated by a dysregulation in the immune system, also common in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).1 The research has...
Hemp May be Future Treatment for Ovarian Cancer, However Expectant Mothers Should Reconsider Marijuana Use During Pregnancy
Node Smith, ND With the increase in legalization of marijuana, especially for recreational use, in states such as Washington, Oregon, California, and Colorado, there has been a notable increase in its use during pregnancy. The actual use may not have changed...
FDA Approves Cannabidiol for Use in Epilepsy
Node Smith, ND On April 19, 2018, an advisory panel from the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended a new drug to be approved for the treatment of epilepsy.1 The drug, Epidiolex, produced by GW Pharmaceuticals in Britain, is a pure oral solution of...
Current Diabetes Screening Could Be Missing High Risk Patients
Node Smith, ND A recent study calls into question the current recommended guidelines for screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.1 The current recommendations advocate screening for diabetes based on only age and weight, which could be missing up to half (50%)...
Immune Modulating Effects of Red Chili Peppers May Help Protect Brain After TBI
Node Smith, ND An ongoing research study has shown that a receptor that is principle in regulating the immune response in the brain following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is also activated by capsaicin, a compound found in hot peppers.1 The receptor is located on...
FMT Enemas Gaining Traction for Other Conditions Than C. Dif.
Node Smith, ND Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is increasing in its popularity as the link between the gut microbiome and systemic disease is targeted by practitioners. Unfortunately, the current recommendations for this treatment only allow for its use in...
Food Packaging May Impact Nutrient Absorption
Node Smith, ND A recent article was published that supports staying away from processed foods - and even canned foods.1 Apparently, a common substance used in the lining of certain canned foods may be negatively affecting the absorption of nutrients in the intestine....
Overeating Changes How We Think and Behave
Node Smith, ND Obesity is major concern in many countries worldwide. The easy access to caloric-dense food that triggers pleasure centers in the brain creates a “obesogenic environment” that promotes eating in manners that are not conducive to a healthy life. But more...
“Facebook Detox” May Be a New Treatment for Stress Reduction
Node Smith, ND Technology has developed much faster than our ability to study its effects on our lives. An example of this is social media, such as Facebook, twitter, Instagram, and others. The impact of social media on mental and physical health has only just begun...