NODE SMITH, ND A single glass of wine can quickly -- significantly -- raise the drinker's risk for atrial fibrillation, according to new research by UC San Francisco. The study provides the first evidence that alcohol consumption substantially increases the chance of...

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Urinary Incontinence: A Common Problem for Elderly Women
THOMAS A. KRUZEL, ND Urinary incontinence affects 23-31% of the female elderly population1 and is estimated to affect 50-65% of both sexes in hospitals and nursing homes.2 Generally, older women experience more...
Nutraceuticals for Knee OA: Naturopathic Evidence-Based Strategies
DYLAN W. KRUEGER, NMD Americans work tremendously hard for the vast majority of their lives, often with the idyllic dream of an active and exciting retirement. Unfortunately, many folks reach retirement battered, beaten, and struggling with chronic diseases and...
Dementia: Depression as a Risk Factor
ROMI FUNG, ND, MSC The “Baby Boomer” generation, defined as people born between 1946 and 1964, is a demographic cohort consisting of 76 million people around the globe born during post-World War II (WWII).1 A baby boom...
Plant Based Diet Lowers Risk of Heart Disease in Women
NODE SMITH, ND Eating more nutritious, plant-based foods is heart-healthy at any age, according to two research studies published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart Association. In two separate studies...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Successful Treatment with Botanical Medicine and Probiotics
Antibiotics can be life-saving, but overuse has led to resistant microbes and inflammatory boweldiseases. The integrity of the mucus barrier is affected by antibiotics, allowing penetration bybacteria, leading to inflammation in the intestine. Research was done on...
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Transcendental Meditation for PTSD
Node Smith, ND Study Reflects Transcendental Meditation Incredibly Successful for Treating PTSD A recent study through the Hospital of Veterans Affairs (VA Hospital) showed transcendental meditation training to be incredibly effective for the treatment of PTSD.1 PTSD...
HTN in Child or Teen? Retake Blood Pressure
Node Smith, ND Hypertension or Take 2 on Blood Pressure for Teens and Children? According to a recent study, nearly a quarter (25%) of children and teens initially screened in primary care offices may have hypertension, however far less of these initial readings are...
Connecting Depressed Patients to Their Emotions Using Psychedelics
Node Smith, ND Research Continues to Support Psychedelic Substances for Mental Health Two new studies add to the growing body of research supporting the use of psychedelic substances in mental health. Both studies are from the Imperial College London and are specific...
Camelina Oil Reduces LDL Levels
Node Smith, ND Camelina for Cholesterol An interesting article on Camelina oil was recently published. The article found that use of Camelina oil reduced overall cholesterol including LDL cholesterol in individuals with dysfunctional glucose metabolism.1 The study was...
Research Shows Food Additive Contributes to C. Diff Outbreaks
Node Smith, ND C. Diff and Trehalose Link A recent study has found that infectious strains of the bacterium Clostridium difficile are able to grow on very low levels of the food additive trehalose.1 This finding may help explain the etiology of some C. difficile...
WHO to Make “Gaming Disorder” a Valid Mental Health Diagnosis
Node Smith, ND Beta Version of "Gaming Disorder" in List of Mental Health Conditions In its beta version of 11th International Classification of Diseases (ICD), the World Health Organization (WHO) has included “gaming disorder” in its list of mental health...
This Disease Could be Confused with Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder
Node Smith, ND Major Finding from Researchers at Houston Methodist A research study is currently being conducted to help develop better testing for an autoimmune disease disorder which could be commonly misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.1 This is a...
Collecting Healthy Sperm May Increase Fertility
Node Smith, ND New Device Separates Strong, Healthy Sperm from the Weaker Ones A new device about the size of a credit card is able to separate strong, healthy sperm from the weaker ones, in about 10 minutes.1 It is becoming increasingly acknowledged that healthy...
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Managing PCOS: Use of Progestins & Progesterone
KHIVAN OBEROI, ND ERIN FIX, ND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is well known for having a complex hormonal and metabolic pathophysiology. Patients may seek out naturopathic care for a holistic approach that can address hormonal concerns at various points in...
Preconception and Pregnancy: A Nutritional Guide for Clinicians
ERICA NIKIFORUK, ND, RAC While it is generally understood that maternal preconception health and nutrition is important, the opportunity to use the perinatal period for programming a child’s future health and disease risk is becoming increasingly evident. While...
Hydrotherapy- Part 4
JAMES SENSENIG, ND LETITIA DICK-KRONENBERG, ND, VNMI 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...
Detoxification Support: A Primary Need in Preconception and Fertility Wellness
SHANNON SINSHEIMER, ND With greater awareness of the potential problems that can occur during conception, more couples are seeking preconception care to address potential infertility issues. Studies have noted lowered sperm count and quality in men,1-3 while...
Opioid Prescribing After Delivery May Add to Persistent Opioid Use in Women
Node Smith, ND Nearly half of American women having a baby in the last decade received a prescription for a powerful opioid painkiller as part of their birth experience, a new study shows. And one or two in every hundred were still filling opioid prescriptions a year...
Magnesium Malate with Vitamins B6, B12, and Folate Decreases Systolic Blood Pressure 11% over 90 Days in Individuals with Untreated Stage 1 Hypertension
Debra K. Brunk, PhD, CNS; Decker Weiss, ND, FASA; Dennis A. Goodman, MD, FACP, FACC, FCCP, ABIHM Magnesium is necessary for optimal cardiovascular function; however, human studies have shown inconsistent effects of magnesium supplementation and blood pressure. Some...
Study on Delivery Type Affecting Twins Psychological Development
Node Smith, ND A research team of the University of Malaga (UMA) in the area of Medicine and Psychology has analyzed, for the first time, the effect of the type of delivery on twins' psychological development and intelligence, demonstrating that cesarean section...
New Study on Green Spaces and Mental Health
Node Smith, ND This observational study looked at how green space is associated with mental health. Some research has suggested living near more green space may be associated with benefits. Study looked at how green space is associated with mental health This analysis...
PurWell Disrupts the Sleep Industry with PurSlep, A Custom Formulated CBD Full-Spectrum Hemp Oil
PurSlep, Available to the Public, is a Revolutionary Product Which Physicians/Sleep Specialists Can Introduce to Patients Delray Beach, Florida ― August 13, 2019 ― PurWell, a company focused on providing pure, natural hemp oil products that promote general health and...
Music Lowers Anxiety Before Anesthesia
Node Smith, ND Music is a viable alternative to sedative medications in reducing patient anxiety prior to an anesthesia procedure, according to a Penn Medicine study published today in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. Music is a viable alternative...
Hearing Loss in Elderly May Impact Outdoor Activity, Anxiety, and Memory
Node Smith, ND Japanese study finds convincing evidence that hearing loss in older people is associated with restriction of outdoor activities, anxiety, and memory loss. Hearing loss is the world's fourth-leading cause of years lived with disability The condition may...
Is Physical Health Overlooked in Mental Illness?
Node Smith, ND The 18-year life expectancy gap between people with mental illness and the general population can only be bridged by protecting patients' physical and mental health, according to a new study. Bridging the gap: protecting patients' physical and mental...
Research Questions Efficacy of Tongue-tie Surgery to Improve Breastfeeding
Node Smith, ND New research raises questions as to whether too many infants are getting tongue-tie and lip tether surgery (also called frenulectomy) to help improve breastfeeding, despite limited medical evidence supporting the procedure. Are too many infants getting...
Life Expectancy Has Decreased in non-Hispanic Whites in the U.S.
Node Smith, ND For the better part of a century, life expectancy in industrialized countries like the United States steadily improved. But during the past three decades, and particularly since 2010, the trend has slowed or, in some places, reversed for non-Hispanic...
Music Lowers Anxiety Before Anesthesia
Node Smith, ND Music is a viable alternative to sedative medications in reducing patient anxiety prior to an anesthesia procedure, according to a Penn Medicine study published today in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. Music is a viable alternative...
Hearing Loss in Elderly May Impact Outdoor Activity, Anxiety, and Memory
Node Smith, ND Japanese study finds convincing evidence that hearing loss in older people is associated with restriction of outdoor activities, anxiety, and memory loss. Hearing loss is the world's fourth-leading cause of years lived with disability The condition may...
Is Physical Health Overlooked in Mental Illness?
Node Smith, ND The 18-year life expectancy gap between people with mental illness and the general population can only be bridged by protecting patients' physical and mental health, according to a new study. Bridging the gap: protecting patients' physical and mental...
Research Questions Efficacy of Tongue-tie Surgery to Improve Breastfeeding
Node Smith, ND New research raises questions as to whether too many infants are getting tongue-tie and lip tether surgery (also called frenulectomy) to help improve breastfeeding, despite limited medical evidence supporting the procedure. Are too many infants getting...
Life Expectancy Has Decreased in non-Hispanic Whites in the U.S.
Node Smith, ND For the better part of a century, life expectancy in industrialized countries like the United States steadily improved. But during the past three decades, and particularly since 2010, the trend has slowed or, in some places, reversed for non-Hispanic...
Abnormal Eating Behavior May Be an Early Sign of Autism
Node Smith, ND Atypical eating behaviors may be a sign a child should be screened for autism, according to a new study from Penn State College of Medicine. Atypical eating behaviors were present in 70 percent of children with autism Research by Susan Mayes, professor...
Matcha May Reduce Anxiety
Node Smith, ND Many different countries have a tea culture, and Japanese Matcha tea is growing in popularity around the world. In Japan, Matcha has a long history of being used for various medicinal purposes. It has been suspected to have various beneficial effects to...
Emphasizing Strength Training Over Weight Loss May Be Better for Health
Node Smith, ND Focusing on strengthening our muscles rather than losing fat may be a better way to protect ourselves from weight-related hazards like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, investigators say. More muscles, less focus on fat may be better at protection...
New Study on Brain Changes From Cannabis Use
Node Smith, ND A once understudied topic now shows a clear link between cannabis use and brain alterations, whereby chronic use may lead to poor conflict resolution skills Understudied topic now shows a clear link between cannabis use and brain alterations The...
Vitamin D Status at Birth Could be Important Risk Factor for Childhood Hypertension
Node Smith, ND Vitamin D deficiency from birth to early childhood was associated with an increased risk of elevated blood pressure in later childhood and adolescence, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension. Vitamin D...
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