Naturopathic News

Node Smith, ND A study was presented at the 100th annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, in March, that essential oils are incredibly concentrated extracts of a narrow range of plant constituents and can have very powerful effects on human physiology - some of them...

Node Smith, ND A recent study found that middle aged women who are engaged in a high level of physical fitness are 90 percent less likely to develop dementia later in life.1 This is a great finding because many people are under the impression that there is little that...

Node Smith, ND We all know that lead exposure during childhood causes developmental delays and neurological damage, as well as inflammation, kidney damage, and even cancer. The effects of even low levels of lead in children are relatively well known, but this heavy...

Node Smith, ND A recent article in the AACC’s Clinical Chemistry Journal, showcases a new fingerprint test that can tell if someone has used cocaine or heroin.1 The test can accurately differentiate between the drug residue when someone has used these substances and...

Node Smith, ND A recent study on antibiotic prescribing patterns has estimated that approximately a third of all antibiotics prescribed for children, globally, are meant to prevent potential infection rather than treat a current infection or disease.1 The published...

Node Smith, ND A recent study has shown that an hour of bright light inhibits melatonin production in preschoolers for up to 50 minutes after the lights are turned off.1 Melatonin is known as the principle sleep-regulating hormone and is largely responsible for the...

Node Smith, ND Two papers presented at the 100th annual meeting of the Endocrine Society question the benignity of replacement thyroid therapy, especially in subclinical cases.1 One study looked at the increase in comorbidities and lower quality of life in individuals...

David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN Letter to the Editor I read with great pleasure the article in NDNR’s November 2017 issue, entitled “Rethinking Curriculum: Toward an Integrated Program in Naturopathic Medical Education,” by Drs David Chandross and Fraser Smith. As...

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