KATHERINE WILLOW, ND German New Medicine (GNM) is a series of interrelated discoveries made by the late German internist, Dr Ryke Geerd Hamer (1935-2017). Together, these discoveries create a radically new way of looking at the cause and...
JAKE F. FELICE, ND, LMP Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops as a cluster of symptoms in response to a traumatic event. The disorder appears to involve abnormal memory processing of the event, as well as impaired...
SHAWNA EISCHENS, ND Look at that fresh lemon! As the knife slices through it, notice the spray of juice and the intensified aroma. Squeeze a section of this juicy, sour fruit into a glass of lemonade, and then imagine biting into the remaining lemon before drinking...
NODE SMITH, ND Colorectal cancer diagnoses have increased among people under age 50 in recent years and researchers are seeking reasons why. A new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found a link between drinking sugar-sweetened...
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...
Mesothelioma, caused by asbestos exposure, is an aggressive form of cancer with no cure; treatments attempt to improve/expand quality of life. A study published in Nature Communications, found that some gut bacteria influence the body’s ability to fight mesothelioma....
Recently, Amy Goodman with Democracy Now, conducted an interview with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein regarding a recent lawsuit being filed by multiple states against opioid manufacturers and Dr. Andrew Kolodny, co-director of the opioid policy research at the...
The American Botanical Council (ABC) announced last week a release of a laboratory guidance document1 on grapefruit (citrus paradisi) seed extract (GFSE). This document is one of the many results from ABC’s Botanical Adulterants Program, which aims to inform and...
A study last month supports using mindfulness to reduce the fear surrounding labor, which also decreases the likelihood of developing postpartum depression in new mothers.1 I have a been working with a new mother who has been struggling with postpartum depression, and...
A global study published last month reveals that approximately 75% of pregnant women are experiencing unhealthy weight gain.1 The study, which combines data from Asia, the United States, and Europe shows that half of women gain too much weight during pregnancy and...
A new study shows that red onions grown in Ontario have powerful cancer fighting properties.1 The study reveals that not all onions have the same abilities, and that red onions are best. In the first study to look at Ontario-grown onions, Ruby Ring onion variety came...
A recent study from Columbia University provides evidence that recreational marijuana use increases the incidence of gum disease and tooth loss.1 This is important research since marijuana use is becoming more and more popular, and many people consider it to be a...
In a recent article from John Hopkins, psychedelic research was referred to in a very supportive light, and continued research was advocated.1 Clinical studies on the use of psychedelics with psychotherapy for treating anxiety, addiction, depression, and inflammatory...
At doses that are low enough for most people not to experience a “high,” the psychoactive compound in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), was shown to cause significant relaxation and anxiolytic effects.1 There is a cultural stigma surrounding marijuana, that the...
MARK HEISIG, ND A mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), also known as a concussion, is an injury that has received growing attention from both the media and the public over the past few years. While awareness of public health concerns, like the potential...
Guru Sandesh S. Khalsa, ND died unexpectedly on August 11, 2021 at his home in Lake Oswego, Oregon. He was 71. Dr Khalsa, known affectionately as “Dr K.,” was a respected naturopathic physician and a beloved member of the naturopathic medical community. He...
JASON KINLEY, ND, VNMI The question “How can I help you today?” is often answered with, “I don’t know; my wife made the appointment.” This is a common response within the medical community when a man is establishing care. It’s so common,...
NODE SMITH, ND While research has shown that poor cardiovascular health can damage blood flow to the brain increasing the risk for dementia, a new study led by UC San Francisco indicates that poor mental health may also take its toll on cognition. The research adds to...
Node Smith, ND My Brain Robbie animation campaign aims to help keep little brains healthy My Brain Robbie, a fantastic new initiative to promote brain health among school aged children, has been launched through the Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders, an...
Node Smith, ND Sunscreen may be important for preventing sunburns and skin cancer, however some of the ingredients in conventionally produced sunscreen can not only be detrimental to human health, but also sea creatures. Specifically, sunscreen chemicals from swimmers...
Node Smith, ND A new long-acting contraceptive, designed to be self-administered, may provide a new family planning option, particularly in developing nations where access to healthcare can be limited, a recent study suggests. The contraceptive would be delivered...
Node Smith, ND Bulletin emphasizes the issue of undeclared addition of ashwagandha leaf materials to ashwagandha root products The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has released a Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin on ashwagandha...
Node Smith, ND New research suggests that drinking sugary, caffeinated soft drinks while exercising in hot weather may increase the risk of kidney disease.1 The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology—Regulatory, Integrative and...
Education David J. Schleich, PhD The monolith that is the biomedicine industrial complex in America costs hit 18.2% in 2018, regardless of the irrefutable data about growing chronicity and the poor health of young people and boomers alike. (Statistics Portal, 2019)...
Botanical Insights Jillian Stansbury, ND Health food stores often have an entire section of products dedicated to enhancing the libido, improving erectile function, and boosting low testosterone, sometimes located right next to the pills that help you gain muscle mass...
Tolle Causam Kris Somol, ND Mary Schroeder, BSC Kathryn Hightower, BA Francisco Miranda, BSC Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common ailment in female-bodied individuals. Certain populations are at an increased risk for UTI, including, but not limited to, pregnant...
Naturopathic Perspective Shannon Sinsheimer, ND Preconception planning is often recommended to couples who have an interest in optimizing their fertility, conception, pregnancy, baby’s development, and lifelong health and wellness of their children. However, not all...
Docere Humaira Quraishi, ND, MS An historic event took place in August of 2018 when Dewayne Johnson won his lawsuit against Monsanto; he was granted “$39.2 million in compensatory damages and $250 million in punitive damages.”1 Johnson, a 46-year-old gardener,...
Education David J. Schleich, PhD The monolith that is the biomedicine industrial complex in America costs hit 18.2% in 2018, regardless of the irrefutable data about growing chronicity and the poor health of young people and boomers alike. (Statistics Portal, 2019)...
Botanical Insights Jillian Stansbury, ND Health food stores often have an entire section of products dedicated to enhancing the libido, improving erectile function, and boosting low testosterone, sometimes located right next to the pills that help you gain muscle mass...
Tolle Causam Kris Somol, ND Mary Schroeder, BSC Kathryn Hightower, BA Francisco Miranda, BSC Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common ailment in female-bodied individuals. Certain populations are at an increased risk for UTI, including, but not limited to, pregnant...
Naturopathic Perspective Shannon Sinsheimer, ND Preconception planning is often recommended to couples who have an interest in optimizing their fertility, conception, pregnancy, baby’s development, and lifelong health and wellness of their children. However, not all...
Docere Humaira Quraishi, ND, MS An historic event took place in August of 2018 when Dewayne Johnson won his lawsuit against Monsanto; he was granted “$39.2 million in compensatory damages and $250 million in punitive damages.”1 Johnson, a 46-year-old gardener,...
Tolle Causam Chris D. Meletis, ND Modern couples are attempting to procreate in a world of toxins and dietary and lifestyle habits that produce an overabundance of reactive oxygen species (ROS); antioxidant defenses are burdened as a result. Toxins (eg, bisphenol-A...
Naturopathic Perspective Carrie Jones, ND, MPH It is well established that elevated estrogen can pose many problems for both men and women. Not only can it result in estrogen dominance symptoms; if not properly detoxified, it increases the risk of several cancers....
Tolle Totum Serena Goldstein, ND Young girls today are developing breasts and starting their periods earlier than in previous generations. High estrogen levels are a likely key contributor to this premature development in girls. Excess estrogen over time places women...
Node Smith, ND How fun does it sound to watch a group of flies get drunk and fly around? This isn’t a metaphor for the regulars that hang around your neighborhood tavern, but a research study that was recently conducted to study the process of alcohol intoxication -...
Docere Guillermo Ruiz, NMD Alan Christianson, NMD Thyrotropin, also known as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), is the signal secreted from the thyrotrophic cells of the anterior pituitary in response to the release of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) by the...
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NODE SMITH, ND An immune signal promotes the production of energy-burning "beige fat," according to a new study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Zhonghan Yang of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China, and colleagues. The finding may lead to new...
NODE SMITH, ND A Newcastle University study involving thousands of families is helping prospective parents work out whether they are likely to have sons or daughters. The work by Corry Gellatly, a research scientist at the university, has shown that men inherit a...
