NODE SMITH, ND QUT air-quality expert Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska is leading an international call for a "paradigm shift" in combating airborne pathogens such as COVID-19, demanding universal recognition that infections can be prevented by improving indoor...
NODE SMITH, ND As the human body's largest organ, the skin is responsible for protecting against a wide range of possible infections on all fleshy surfaces, from head to toe. So how exactly does the skin organize its defenses against such an array of threats? A new...
NODE SMITH, ND Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS affect millions of adults, but scientists still do not know what causes these diseases, which poses a significant roadblock to developing treatments or preventative measures. Recent...
NODE SMITH, ND A team of researchers at the Center for Bioactive Delivery at the University of Massachusetts Amherst's Institute for Applied Life Sciences has engineered a nanoparticle that has the potential to revolutionize disease treatment, including for cancer....
NODE SMITH, ND People with prediabetes were significantly more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or other major cardiovascular event when compared with those who had normal blood sugar levels, according to research being presented at the American College of...
…naturopathic remedies in pain management, particularly when traditional pharmacological treatments (NSAIDs, opioids, etc) may be limited due to potential adverse effects and misuse…
“There’s an App for That” And now there’s one you can use as a contraceptive method. The new, researched supported, Natural Cycles smartphone app takes readings of your basal body temperature to determine whether you’re fertile on a given day or not. The app gives its...
More and More Mumps Mumps is a condition caused by a viral infection, and not commonly seen in the United States due to vaccination. However, there are more cases of the mumps being reported, and recently there have been numerous articles commenting on outbreaks in...
A new type of wearable sensor may be replacing current methods for diagnosing cystic fibrosis, and also providing real-time monitoring for other disease states. New research on a wearable sweat sensor is a major breakthrough in analyzing sweat to determine metabolic...
A recent study has shown an online resource as being particularly effective at preventing relapse in bipolar disorder patients. The online resource has been adapted from a previously developed manualized intervention tool used for point of contact care staff, called...
A very interesting research study showed that stevia whole leaf extract out performed antibiotic preparations in the treatment of Borrelia burgdorferi, the spirochete responsible for Lyme disease.1 The most interesting aspect of this study was that stevia was able to...
A recent article was published on a study on the positive benefits of using Nigella sativa in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, along with synthetic thyroid to enhance benefits of treatment.1 Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune condition in which the thyroid is destroyed, this leads...
A recent article authored by an ND, addressing the ability to heal autoimmune conditions with “functional medicine,” raises the question of whether it is clear to our profession the difference between “functional medicine” and “naturopathy.” Thomas Kruzel, ND writes a...
Lithium has recently made resurgence in popularity within the natural health community, with claims to help with Alzheimer’s, mood stabilization, alcoholism,1 neuro-regeneration and other conditions. This is not the same “lithium” as conventionally used since the...
NODE SMITH, ND New findings from the international The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) study add to a growing body of evidence indicating that type 1 diabetes is not a single disease. The presentation and, perhaps, cause of autoimmune...
NODE SMITH, ND A study of rheumatology patients and clinicians has found that while the majority found phone or video consultations more convenient than face-to-face consultations, they viewed so-called telemedicine as less diagnostically accurate than in-person...
NODE SMITH, ND Researchers have long known that air pollution can increase the risk of disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and fertility, but they did not know the exact mechanism for how it can lead to these health conditions. Now, University of Maryland School of...
STEPHEN W. PARCELL, ND It is not unusual for naturopathic doctors to encounter male patients with late-onset hypogonadism (LOH). This term, like “male menopause,” “andropause,” and “testicular hypofunction” refers to an...
Node Smith, ND A recent study supports the theory that phthalates, parabens and phenols commonly used in personal care products could be contributing to earlier onset puberty in girls. These environmental toxins, are considered “endocrine disruptors” and are thought...
Node Smith, ND A great new study supports in-person social interactions as protective against depression and PTSD symptoms. The study found that this protection was not seen with other social outlets, such as phone, email or social media interaction - Facebook. The...
Node Smith, ND A recent study has linked paternal tobacco smoking to lower sperm count in sons. However, this study wasn’t looking at maternal smoking, but rather the smoking status of the father. The research team found that independently of nicotine exposure from...
Node Smith, ND A recent study underlines the importance of a good night’s sleep for mental performance. In fact, for students, a night of sleep may be better than using that time for studying, for a final exam for instance. This is what was found when students at...
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Node Smith, ND It’s always great to hear about the research on balneotherapy and other hydrotherapeutic treatments. Especially when those treatments are for conditions that are often difficult to treat using conventional means. Much of the research and use of...
Node Smith, ND Scientists at Stanford University have designed an electrocatalytic mechanism that works like a mammalian lung to convert water into fuel. Their research, published December 20th in the journal Joule, could help existing clean energy technologies run...
National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) examining Pau d’ Arco for primary dysmenorrhea A clinical trial is being conducted at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) exploring natural alternatives for period pain. Naturopathic medicine student,...
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Node Smith, ND It’s always great to hear about the research on balneotherapy and other hydrotherapeutic treatments. Especially when those treatments are for conditions that are often difficult to treat using conventional means. Much of the research and use of...
Node Smith, ND Scientists at Stanford University have designed an electrocatalytic mechanism that works like a mammalian lung to convert water into fuel. Their research, published December 20th in the journal Joule, could help existing clean energy technologies run...
National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) examining Pau d’ Arco for primary dysmenorrhea A clinical trial is being conducted at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) exploring natural alternatives for period pain. Naturopathic medicine student,...
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Ayurveda literally means “the science of life”. Ayush Herbs, Inc. was founded by ayurvedic and naturopathic physicians who believe in healthy living in mind, body, and spirit. Ayush believes in maintain the highest quality control standards in the herbal supplement...
Node Smith, ND A recent article from Kaiser Permanente questions the number of knee, and other joint replacements that are done yearly. Rates of knee surgery have doubled between 1999 and 2008, and are projected to reach 3.5 million per year by 2030. Currently, just...
Education David J. Schleich, PhD Naturopathic educators toil with the right language and content to describe the value proposition for the medicine for students. In an era of confusing messages flying hither and thither among naturopathic doctors, holistic medical...
Naturopathic Perspective Greg Nigh, ND, LAc We can not solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them. ~ (Albert Einstein) It is an understatement to say that the microbiome is not what we thought it was. In the past decade we have seen an...
Ginger Nash, ND The significance of the fucosyltransferase-2 (FUT2) gene and “secretor status” has been written about by Dr Peter D’Adamo for over 20 years. Dr D’Adamo’s research into ABO blood type led him to see a connection between the gene that codes for blood...
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NODE SMITH, ND NEWTOWN, Conn., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-of-its-kind, peer-reviewed study provides scientific evidence that lifestyle and diet changes can deliver a reduction in biological age. Since aging is the primary driver of chronic disease, this...
NODE SMITH, ND How do we decide whether or not an activity which requires work is 'worth the effort'? Researchers at the University of Birmingham & University of Oxford have shown that the willingness to work is not static, and depends upon the fluctuating rhythms...
