NODE SMITH, ND A scientific team at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts has developed a new tool to help consumers, food companies, restaurants, and cafeterias choose and produce healthier foods and officials to make sound public nutrition...
NODE SMITH, ND A couple's health is surprisingly intertwined according to a recent cohort study that looked at Dutch and Japanese marriages. The study discovered that spouses have a high degree of commonality in not only lifestyle habits, but body shape, blood...
JACOB SCHOR, ND, FABNO Consider how cause and effect might apply to mouse traps. It is easy to assume that mouse traps are associated with greater murine mortality, and based on this, you might advise mice to avoid them. The association is clearly...
JAMES SENSENIG, ND LOUISE EDWARDS, ND, LAC This column is transcribed from a weekly live conversation produced by the Naturopathic Medical Institute (NMI). The goal of NMI is to preserve and promote the principles of naturopathic philosophy through...
JULIE RHODES, ND, MS Tobacco use is still the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States.1 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 20.8% of...
Low levels of these minerals disrupt brain signaling and memory processes, heightening cognitive risks for hospitalized seniors. Deficiencies in magnesium and calcium may impair brain cell communication in older adults, accelerating memory loss, focus issues, and...
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...
Jon Wardle, ND, PhD, MPH, LLM Naturopathic News While the World Health Organization (WHO) maintains a truly global focus, much of its practical work is conducted in its regional offices. One of those offices is the Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO), headquartered...
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...
Samantha Pryor, ND. As a young child I had a very inquisitive mind. My parents used that trick, go ask your mom or go ask your dad, on me when they would tire of answering how and why questions. So, I am sure you can imagine, that lead me to become a bookworm since...
JARED L. ZEFF, ND, VNMI, 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 the medicine, a running set of observations about practice in the field. It’s not meant to be...
From University of Bath Asking people to stop using social media for just one week could lead to significant improvements in their wellbeing, depression and anxiety and could, in the future, be recommended as a way to help people manage their mental health say the...
From University of Cambridge It's often said that a little stress can be good for you. Now scientists have shown that the same may be true for cells, uncovering a newly-discovered mechanism that might help prevent the build-up of tangles of proteins commonly seen in...
Node Smith, ND Lucas McClain started smoking cigarettes in high school but switched to vaping after he heard e-cigarettes were a safer alternative. His vape of choice became the Juul, the king of electronic cigarettes — which comes with a king-size nicotine hit. ‘Juul...
Node Smith, ND A new study on menopausal women shows that leisure-time physical activity is associated with a healthier blood lipid profile. However, results suggest that leisure-time physical activity does not seem to entirely offset the unfavorable lipid profile...
Node Smith, ND A plant-based diet may alleviate painful symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new review published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition. Plant-based diet may alleviate painful RA symptoms RA is an autoimmune disorder...
Node Smith, ND Smoking, sun exposure, poor diet, alcohol consumption and inadequate exercise are proven risk factors for many types of cancer, but new research shows this message is not getting through to many patients. What role does fate play when it comes to the...
Node Smith, ND In Switzerland, more than 400,000 people suffer from type 2 diabetes, a serious metabolic disorder that is constantly increasing obesity by promoting the resistance action of insulin - one of the hormones that regulates blood sugar levels - is a major...
Education David J. Schleich, PhD When I was in graduate school studying literature and philosophy, I was drawn to the work of Bergson, Whitehead, and Deleuze. Later, though, I came across the work of Georges Canguilhem, a seminal theorist in our era about vitalism. I...
Nature Cure Clinical Pearls Jared L. Zeff, ND, VNMI, LAc The following is a not an article prepared for a medical journal. Not every statement of fact is cited or referenced. This is a commentary on the medicine, a running set of observations about practice in the...
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Marisol Teijeiro, ND Many ancient cultures share a tradition of using castor oil for beautification. In the modern day, the prevalence of castor oil in beauty care kits is notable, and the science is there to support it. Since beauty is, in...
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Marcin Padlewski, B Arch, ND As our dependence on the amenities of the industrial world increases, so does our separation from Nature. Since the built environment promotes comfort and convenience, we now spend most of our lives indoors – our...
Student Scholarship – Honorable Mention Research Review Ashley Greene Lauren Hacker, ND Meryl McBride Kris Somol, ND Endometriosis is a chronic condition with limited options for treatment in the allopathic community. In general, naturopathic modalities, including...
Education David J. Schleich, PhD When I was in graduate school studying literature and philosophy, I was drawn to the work of Bergson, Whitehead, and Deleuze. Later, though, I came across the work of Georges Canguilhem, a seminal theorist in our era about vitalism. I...
Nature Cure Clinical Pearls Jared L. Zeff, ND, VNMI, LAc The following is a not an article prepared for a medical journal. Not every statement of fact is cited or referenced. This is a commentary on the medicine, a running set of observations about practice in the...
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Marisol Teijeiro, ND Many ancient cultures share a tradition of using castor oil for beautification. In the modern day, the prevalence of castor oil in beauty care kits is notable, and the science is there to support it. Since beauty is, in...
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Marcin Padlewski, B Arch, ND As our dependence on the amenities of the industrial world increases, so does our separation from Nature. Since the built environment promotes comfort and convenience, we now spend most of our lives indoors – our...
Student Scholarship – Honorable Mention Research Review Ashley Greene Lauren Hacker, ND Meryl McBride Kris Somol, ND Endometriosis is a chronic condition with limited options for treatment in the allopathic community. In general, naturopathic modalities, including...
True health is not just personal. It’s social! It involves you, your neighbors, and your environment. For this reason, the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA) launched a public-facing initiative called Realize a Healthy California (RHC) through the...
Tolle Totum Carrie Decker, ND Through the years and many stages in a woman’s life, factors contributing to sexual dysfunction can vary vastly. In younger years, insecurities with one’s body and sexual ability may prevail1; in the middle years, stressors of career...
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE The proper application of the processes of the water-cure never fails of doing good. Its only abuses come from ignorance. The water-cure physician requires a thorough knowledge of the system and a careful discrimination in applying it to...
Node Smith, ND Initial findings from the investigation into serious lung illnesses associated with e-cigarette products point to clinical similarities among those affected. Patients report similar exposures, symptoms and clinical findings and these align with the CDC...
Tolle Totum Deborah McKay, ND I view the menopausal transition as “puberty in reverse,” complete with shifts in hormones that dictate bodily changes. In some cases this hormonal shift can hijack the brain. Personally, I remember looking in the mirror and saying, “Who...
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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...
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...
