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With Obesity, Working on Emotions Improves Heart Health

NODE SMITH, ND People living with obesity who attended a non-judgmental and personalized lifestyle modification program improved their cardiovascular and mental health during just 10 weeks, according to a study presented today at EuroHeartCare -- ACNAP Congress 2021,...

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Brain Cell Lipid Balance Important Factor for Alzheimer’s

NODE SMITH, ND Alzheimer's disease is predominant in elderly people, but the way age-related changes to lipid composition affect the regulation of biological processes is still not well understood. Links between lipid imbalance and disease have been established, in...

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A Little Insight into Narcissism and Aggression

NODE SMITH, ND A comprehensive analysis of 437 studies from around the world provides the best evidence to date that narcissism is an important risk factor for both aggression and violence, researchers said. The link between narcissism and aggression was found for all...

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A New Take on Discipling Schoolchildren …or Not

NODE SMITH, ND A study examining Japanese schools' hands-off approach when children fight showed it could create opportunities for autonomy and encourage ownership of solutions, suggesting a new strategy in handling kids squabbles in other countries. Called mimamoru,...

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Measles Outbreaks Could be More Common in the Future

A recent study projects that small decreases in the MMR vaccine could lead to large increases in measles outbreaks.1 The study is a response to the 18 states which allow for non-medical or philosophical belief exemptions to vaccinations. The study cites that as a...

Researchers Find Biomarkers for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

A recent study has isolated 17 immune modulating signaling proteins that may correlate to disease severity of chronic fatigue syndrome.1 Chronic fatigue syndrome is a life altering condition that is very poorly understood, and can present clinically with many...

Using Probiotics As Possible Treatment Option for Alcoholism

A recent article looking at the neuroinflammatory relationship between Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and gut health has suggests looking to probiotics as possible treatment options for patients with alcoholism.1 The changes which occur in the small intestine when exposed...

Environmental Medicine: Focus on Men’s Health and Longevity

Be part of a team of healthcare providers leading the charge to optimize men’s health and promote longevity in the cluster of chemical exposures and endocrine disruptors AUGUST 26 & 27, 2017 It is clear that exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have...

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Fire Proofing Materials Linked to Autism

Fire Proofing Materials Linked to Autism

Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From University of California, Riverside- Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are a class of fire-retardant chemicals that are ubiquitous. They are found on upholstery, carpets, curtains, electronics, and even infant products. Flame...

Fire Proofing Materials Linked to Autism

Getting Better Sleep Could HELP Reverse Alzheimer’s (in mice)

Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From Baylor College of Medicine- Multiple studies in humans and mouse models indicate that sleep disruptions raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) by increasing the accumulation of disease-relevant proteins such as amyloid-beta (A-beta)...

Medicare & Naturopathic Medicine: Coverage is here, in a way

Medicare & Naturopathic Medicine: Coverage is here, in a way

DAN LABRIOLA, ND  The news is good. Medicare patients have significantly greater access to naturopathic services starting this open enrollment period (October 15th to December 7th, 2021). This is likely a result of insurers responding to pressure...

Saffron as Effective as Ritalin in Treating ADHD

Node Smith, ND A new short-term pilot study in children and teens 6-17 years old with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has shown saffron to be as effective at controlling symptoms as methylphenidate, the commonly prescribed drug Ritalin.1 Saffron may be...

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: 3-Year Case Study

Vis Medicatrix Naturae Elena Krasnov, BSc, ND A 55-year-old female patient presented with a sharp pain in the throat area, which began in January 2016 and had lasted over 3 weeks by the time she consulted me. She had originally thought she had a sore throat. Two...

Unhealthy Diets and Mental Illness

Node Smith, ND A new study has concluded that a poor diet is directly linked to mental health complaints regardless of factors such as gender, education, age, economic or marital status.1 A holistic approach to mental health issues often addresses dietary factors, but...

New Blood Test for Determining Genetic Disorders During Pregnancy

Node Smith, ND Tel Aviv University researchers have developed a new blood test for genetic disorders that may allow parents to learn about the health of their baby as early as 11 weeks into pregnancy. Blood tests let doctors diagnose genetic disorders in fetuses early...

An Update on Kratom Exposures from the US Poison Control

Node Smith, ND A recent report was published regarding the exposures to kratom as reported to Poison Control Centers (PCCs) in the United States between the years of 2011 and 2017. The report was published in the journal, Clinical Toxicology. Exposures to kratom...

Study on Cell Manipulation May be Key to Reversing Aging

Node Smith, ND A new study has shown that manipulating some of the cellular structure of cells could prevent the damage typically caused by the aging process. The study was published in the journal Genes and Development and titled, “Nuclear pore density controls...

Legislation to Decriminalize Psilocybin Mushrooms in the Works

Node Smith, ND Earlier this month, advocates for the use of psychedelic mushrooms were given the okay to put an initiative before Denver voters to decriminalize magic mushrooms in the city. First time psilocybin decriminalization has been voted on by U.S. voters The...

Neurons Make Estrogen, and it Affects Memory

Node Smith, ND Neurons in both males and females make estrogen and scientists have shown that when they don't, their brains have significantly less dense spines and synapses - both key communication points for neurons - in the biggest part of their brain, called the...

Study on Cell Manipulation May be Key to Reversing Aging

Node Smith, ND A new study has shown that manipulating some of the cellular structure of cells could prevent the damage typically caused by the aging process. The study was published in the journal Genes and Development and titled, “Nuclear pore density controls...

Legislation to Decriminalize Psilocybin Mushrooms in the Works

Node Smith, ND Earlier this month, advocates for the use of psychedelic mushrooms were given the okay to put an initiative before Denver voters to decriminalize magic mushrooms in the city. First time psilocybin decriminalization has been voted on by U.S. voters The...

Neurons Make Estrogen, and it Affects Memory

Node Smith, ND Neurons in both males and females make estrogen and scientists have shown that when they don't, their brains have significantly less dense spines and synapses - both key communication points for neurons - in the biggest part of their brain, called the...

Three Year Follow-up on Lymphoma Case Treated with Water Fasting

Node Smith, ND This case report is by no means conclusive and by no means advocates using water fasting as a means of treating cancer. AND, it’s certainly amazing what the body can do when it is provided with clean food, and restorative conditions. The following case...

Case Studies: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

Node Smith, ND A recent article addresses a possible side effect of excessive cannabis consumption. Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is characterized by cyclic attacks of nausea and vomiting in chronic cannabinoid users. Interestingly, there also seems to be a...

Vape Products Increase Nicotine Levels in Products

Node Smith, ND A recent study highlighted the growing practice of producing e-cigarette liquids - vaping liquids - that have much higher nicotine levels than previously marketed. The range of nicotine concentration until recently had been between 1% and 3%. A 3%...

Plant Based Diets Best for GI Hormones

Node Smith, ND A new study has found that a vegan diet helps to support hormones produced in the gastrointestinal tract that are responsible for balancing blood sugar, hunger and weight.1 A vegan diet is one that consists of no animal products or byproducts, which...

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Speeding Up Tendon Healing

Speeding Up Tendon Healing

NODE SMITH, ND Researchers at CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices based at NUI Galway, have shown how the simple act of walking can power an implantable stimulator device to speed up treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The results of have been...