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Wildfire Smoke Making COVID-19 Cases and Deaths Worse

NODE SMITH, ND Thousands of COVID-19 cases and deaths in California, Oregon, and Washington between March and December 2020 may be attributable to increases in fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke, according to a new study co-authored by...

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Cholesterol in Brain Regulates Alzheimer’s Plaquing

NODE SMITH, ND A team co-led by scientists at Scripps Research has used advanced imaging methods to reveal how the production of the Alzheimer's-associated protein amyloid beta (Aβ) in the brain is tightly regulated by cholesterol. Appearing in the Proceedings of the...

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“Outgrowing ADD/HD” Maybe? – But Only 10%

NODE SMITH, ND Most children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) don't outgrow the disorder, as widely thought. It manifests itself in adulthood in different ways and waxes and wanes over a lifetime, according to a study published in the...

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Where does the Sensation of Motivation Come From?

NODE SMITH, ND Our motivation to put effort for achieving a goal is controlled by a reward system wired in the brain. However, many neuropathological conditions impair the reward system, diminishing the will to work. Recently, scientists in Japan experimentally...

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Light Therapy for Improved Burn Healing

NODE SMITH, ND Light therapy may accelerate the healing of burns, according to a University at Buffalo-led study. The research, published in Scientific Reports, found that photobiomodulation therapy -- a form of low-dose light therapy capable of relieving pain and...

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“Nomophobia” – Phone Separation Anxiety

Study on a Very Real Phone-nomenon A recent article has elucidated quite nicely some specific considerations which may not be intuitively obvious to an older generation when it comes to the idea of “smart-phone addiction” or overuse. A study which was recently...

All Essential Oils are Not Created Equally

Not Necessarily New Information, but Bears Repeating The American Botanical Council (ABC) has recently posted an article and some resources on the adulteration of essential oils.1 This is not entirely new information, however, it is worth being reminded that many of...

Sleep Deprivation Could Help Depressed Symptoms in Short-term

No Sleep for Depression Relief An interesting treatment for depression has made its way to the headlines of medical literature for the first time in almost 30 years - sleep deprivation.1 A new meta-analysis has concluded that sleep deprivation rapidly reduces symptoms...

Hard Water Could be Damaging to Skin

Dermatological Concerns are Notoriously Difficult to Treat A recent study from the University of Sheffield and King’s College in London have found that exposure of the skin to hard water may actually lead to damage of the epidermal barrier.1 Dermatological concerns...

NUNM to Launch New Master of Science in Ayurveda Degree Program

NUNM to Add Accredited Graduate-Level Ayurvedic Program in Fall of 2018 The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, Oregon has formalized its plans to add an accredited graduate-level Ayurvedic program. It announced recently that a new Master of...

Life Extension Drugs. Really?

Yes, Really; A Pill to Stop the Cellular Aging Process and Extend Life A recent study has furthered the search for a pill that will actually stop the cellular aging process and extend life far beyond what is currently considered possible.1 There are currently a...

The Complexity of Alcoholism

Is a one-size-fits-all Approach to Addiction Realistic? A recent article by researchers from The Mayo Clinic considered the question: “What drives alcoholics to drink?”1 The answer was perhaps intuitive to some, “a lot of things.” The complexity and varied reasons for...

New ‘MasSpec Pen’ Can Detect Malignancies in Seconds

Researchers Developed Surgical Pen that Quickly Detects Malignant Tissue Researchers at The University of Texas have developed a new diagnostic device, in the form of a surgical “pen,” that supposedly can detect malignant tissue in seconds.1 The device has been...

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The Neurology of Art Appreciation

MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT Have you ever wondered what the millions of neurons in your brain are doing when you ponder a favorite piece of art? In a new paper just published in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, a team of researchers from Breda University of Applied...

Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A Cost Effective Alternative to Epilepsy

ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), sometimes referred to as a "pacemaker for the brain," involves a stimulator device that is implanted under the skin in the chest, with a wire that is wound around the vagus nerve...

Cannabis and Women’s Health: A History- Part 3

Cannabis and Women’s Health: A History- Part 3

JAKE F. FELICE, ND, LMP  In parts 1 and 2 of this article, I reviewed historical accounts of the use of cannabis for women’s health in ancient texts from around the globe, up through mid- to late-19th century European and American accounts. Much of the historical...

Managing PCOS: Use of Progestins & Progesterone

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...

Research confirms gut-brain connection in autism

Node Smith, ND People with autism often suffer from gut problems, but nobody has known why. Researchers have now discovered the same gene mutations – found both in the brain and the gut – could be the cause. Links with the gut nervous system have only been recently...

30 Year Outcome Study on Adolescent-onset Anorexia

Node Smith, ND A study that started in 1985 followed some 50 people who had become anorexic in their teens. It shows that 30 years later, the majority were healthy but some had persistent eating disorders. The study, published in The British Journal of Psychiatry, was...

Osteoarthritis: A Hormone Deficiency Disorder?

Orthopedics Angela Cortal, ND Osteoarthritis (OA) is not only the most common form of arthritis; it is also one of the leading causes of disability among older adults and is the second-most rapidly rising disability-associated disorder.  As a result, the “Global...

Arum Palaestinum: An Anticarcinogenic Plant with Promise

Vis Medicatrix Naturae Benton Bramwell, ND In Greek and traditional Arabic medicine, Arum palaestinum has a long history of diverse clinical applications, including the treatment of various infections, bone fractures, and cancer. In the 1st century AD, Dioscorides...

First Global Study on Antibiotic Content of World’s Rivers

Node Smith, ND Concentrations of antibiotics found in some of the world's rivers exceed 'safe' levels by up to 300 times, the first ever global study has discovered. Researchers looked for 14 commonly used antibiotics in rivers in 72 countries across six continents...

Osteoarthritis: A Hormone Deficiency Disorder?

Orthopedics Angela Cortal, ND Osteoarthritis (OA) is not only the most common form of arthritis; it is also one of the leading causes of disability among older adults and is the second-most rapidly rising disability-associated disorder.  As a result, the “Global...

Arum Palaestinum: An Anticarcinogenic Plant with Promise

Vis Medicatrix Naturae Benton Bramwell, ND In Greek and traditional Arabic medicine, Arum palaestinum has a long history of diverse clinical applications, including the treatment of various infections, bone fractures, and cancer. In the 1st century AD, Dioscorides...

First Global Study on Antibiotic Content of World’s Rivers

Node Smith, ND Concentrations of antibiotics found in some of the world's rivers exceed 'safe' levels by up to 300 times, the first ever global study has discovered. Researchers looked for 14 commonly used antibiotics in rivers in 72 countries across six continents...

How Intestines Maximize Nutrient Absorption

Node Smith, ND As food enters the intestine, it embarks on windy, lengthy journey. For most of the route, its surroundings don't appear to change much. But new research from Rockefeller's Daniel Mucida shows that the food-processing canal consists of compartments that...

CBD Helps with Anxiety for Those Suffering with Substance Addiction

Node Smith, ND Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced cue-induced craving and anxiety in individuals with a history of heroin abuse, suggesting a potential role for it in helping to break the cycle of addiction, according to research conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at...

A Shift Towards Plant-based Diet May Help Climate Emergency

Node Smith, ND Major political parties are being urged to include veganism at the center of food and farming policies after declaring a national climate emergency. The Vegan Society implores politicians to “translate this announcement into action” The Vegan Society is...

Broccoli Sprouts May Help Brain Chemistry in Schizophrenia

Node Smith, ND In a series of recently published studies using animals and people, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have further characterized a set of chemical imbalances in the brains of people with schizophrenia related to the chemical glutamate. And...

Adolescent Cannabis Use and Long-term Effects on Brain

Node Smith, ND About one in five Canadian adolescents uses cannabis (19% of Canadians aged 15-19), and its recent legalization across the country warrants investigation into the consequence of this use on the developing brain. Recent legalization of cannabis in Canada...

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