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The Way Children Eat Will Impact Their Diets for the Rest of Life
NODE SMITH, ND Eating too much fat and sugar as a child can alter your microbiome for life, even if you later learn to eat healthier, a new study in mice suggests. The study by UC Riverside researchers is one of the first to show a significant decrease in the total...
Defeating Depression: A Holistic Approach
CHRISTINA BJORNDAL, ND SYDNEY SPEER Now, more than ever, our society is being affected by continually rising rates of mental illness. Depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States for people ages 15-44,...
MegaMycoBalance
MegaMycoBalance is a powerful natural formula that supports healthy yeast and fungal balance in the body.Yeasts are a natural part of a healthy and well-balanced gut microbiome. However, they can quickly grow out of control if this careful balance is thrown off by...
New Research on Daytime Napping
NODE SMITH, ND How often a person takes daytime naps, if at all, is partly regulated by their genes, according to new research led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and published in Nature Communications. In this study, the largest of its kind...
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NEW “Essential 8” Heart Metric Includes Sleep
From American Heart Association Sleep duration is now considered an essential component for ideal heart and brain health. Life's Essential 8™ cardiovascular health score replaces Life's Simple 7™, according to a new Presidential Advisory, Life's Essential 8 --...
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Anti-depressive Treatment During Pregnancy Can Affect Newborn Brain Activity
According to a study out of the University of Helsinki in Finland, fetal exposure to commonly used SRI drugs may affect brain activity in newborns. Depression and anxiety are typically treated with SRI drugs that affect brain serotonin metabolism. These drugs are...
Age-Related Perception
A study out of Ruhr-University Bochum in Germany was conducted to discern the difference between how people learn differently at different ages. They found that as a person ages, perception declines, accompanied by augmented brain activity. Learning and training may...
Infant Cries Affect Adult Cognition
According to a study out of the University of Toronto, a baby’s cry not only commands our attention, it also rattles our executive functions – the very neural and cognitive processes we use for making everyday decisions. One researcher said, “Parental instinct appears...
Stress Affects Males & Females Differently
According to a study out of the Wizmann Institute of Science which was published in Cell Metabolism, in mice studies, the stress receptor in the brain that regulates metabolic responses to stressful situations affects males and females differently. The researchers...
Transfer of Gut Bacteria Affects Brain Function & Nerve Fiber Insulation
According to a study out of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published in the medical journal eLife, there are specific combinations of gut bacteria produce substances that affect myelin content and cause social avoidance behaviors in mice. This...
DNA Markers Link Season of Birth and Allergy Risk
According to a study out of the University of Southampton and published in the journal Allergy found that there is a link between the season you are born and allergy risk. The researchers found the specific DNA markers that link the two. According to the study, the...
National College of Natural Medicine Announces University Status
National College of Natural Medicine Becomes National University of Natural Medicine PORTLAND, Ore. (June 28, 2016)—National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) today announced that it is changing the name of the school to National University of Natural...
Personalized Medicine for Arthritis Patients?
A study out of the DOE/Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research conducted a study examining the whole-joint gene expression by RNA sequencing using a new, non-invasive tibial compression mouse model of Post-traumatic...
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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...
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...
A Cytokine Signal to Increase “Beige Fat”
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...
Father’s Genes May Determine Sex of Offspring
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...
Selective Eating: If Food Is Medicine, What Can We Do for Picky Kids?
Docere Teresa Neff, ND, CLE As naturopathic physicians, we enthusiastically encourage our patients to eat a varied diet that nourishes their bodies. Adult patients who struggle to eat healthfully can generally reason themselves into making acceptable food choices....
The Leaky Gut/Allergy Catch-22: Underlying Trigger for Myriad Health Concerns
Tolle Totum Chris D. Meletis, ND Increased intestinal permeability – otherwise known as leaky gut – is associated with a surprising number of health concerns, including seasonal allergies, autoimmune disorders (eg, rheumatoid arthritis), migraines, depression, and...
In Defense of Essential Oils: Synergy, Nature’s Wisdom, & Misleading Studies
Naturopathic Perspective Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFMCP For the love of science, can we stop the chit-chat about lavender, tea tree, and man boobs in little boys?! The controversy over the “estrogenic properties” of certain essential oils resurfaced recently, sending...
Treating Autism: A Nutritional Approach
Tolle Causam Darin Ingels, ND, FAAEM Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental disorder manifesting in the first 2 years of life and affecting communication and behavior; it often manifests as long-term learning disabilities and/or emotional...
Acute Cases in Pediatrics
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Deborah Frances, RN, NDChris Chlebowski, DC, ND Abstract A series of pediatric acute care cases illustrates the effectiveness of targeted homeopathic and herbal interventions. In a newborn with post-surgical tongue pain, Calendula 200C rapidly...
The “Tide Pod” Dilemma
Naturopathic Perspective Shelley Burns, ND It was on Facebook that I was first introduced to the Tide Pod Challenge, ie, the public dare to bite into Tide’s single-load laundry detergent packets. With all of the social media scandals of late, I ignored this post,...
Vitamin D Infused Wound Dressings
Node Smith, ND An interesting new wound dressing has been developed using vitamin D to promote the production of an antimicrobial peptide.1 The dressing is a nanofiber-based bandage woven to contain vitamin D within it and meant to aid in the prevention of surgical...
Oxygen Therapy to Prevent Dementia
Node Smith, ND A new research study shows how supplemental oxygen improves neurovascular function in individuals with breathing difficulties.1 This concept may have further therapeutic benefits for the prevention of pathology affecting the brain, such as dementia....
House Cleaning and Handwashing Can Lower Exposure to Flame Retardants
Node Smith, ND A recent study showed that cleaning your house frequently, and washing your hands may actually help lower your contact with flame-retardant chemicals.1 The study is from Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health (CCCEH) at Columbia...
Estrogen May Also be a Factor in Migraines for Men
Node Smith, ND A new study shows that the female sex hormone, estrogen, may play a role in the development of migraines in men.1 It is generally accepted that the sex hormone does play a role in migraine for women, but has never been researched in men. This study was...
The “Tide Pod” Dilemma
Naturopathic Perspective Shelley Burns, ND It was on Facebook that I was first introduced to the Tide Pod Challenge, ie, the public dare to bite into Tide’s single-load laundry detergent packets. With all of the social media scandals of late, I ignored this post,...
Vitamin D Infused Wound Dressings
Node Smith, ND An interesting new wound dressing has been developed using vitamin D to promote the production of an antimicrobial peptide.1 The dressing is a nanofiber-based bandage woven to contain vitamin D within it and meant to aid in the prevention of surgical...
Oxygen Therapy to Prevent Dementia
Node Smith, ND A new research study shows how supplemental oxygen improves neurovascular function in individuals with breathing difficulties.1 This concept may have further therapeutic benefits for the prevention of pathology affecting the brain, such as dementia....
House Cleaning and Handwashing Can Lower Exposure to Flame Retardants
Node Smith, ND A recent study showed that cleaning your house frequently, and washing your hands may actually help lower your contact with flame-retardant chemicals.1 The study is from Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health (CCCEH) at Columbia...
Estrogen May Also be a Factor in Migraines for Men
Node Smith, ND A new study shows that the female sex hormone, estrogen, may play a role in the development of migraines in men.1 It is generally accepted that the sex hormone does play a role in migraine for women, but has never been researched in men. This study was...
No Such Thing as a “Normal Vagina,” Study Concludes
Node Smith, ND Many women feel uncomfortable with the shape, size and overall appearance of their vagina. However, a recent study published in the journal BJOG, concludes that there is no such thing as a “normal vagina.” This is the largest study ever conducted on...
Contemplating a Stressful Day Ahead May Impair Cognition Throughout the Day
Node Smith, ND Getting up in the morning and immediately contemplating how stressful the day will be may be harmful to your mindset and cognition throughout the day, says Penn State researchers.1 This could be the truth behind “getting up on the wrong side of the bed....
Successes From the Future of Naturopathic Medicine Summit
Node Smith, ND At a pre-conference meeting of the AANP, thought leaders of the profession, students, representatives from a wide array of naturopathic professional organizations, as well as NDs from numerous countries around the world, came together for the Future of...
Economic Burden of Fatty Liver Disease in U.S. is $32 Billion Annually, New Study Finds
Jason Carlton Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, which affects roughly 100 million Americans, costs the United States healthcare system $32 billion annually, according to a first-of-its-kind study by Intermountain Medical Center researchers on the economic...
Blood Pressure Meds Causing Problems in the Elderly
Node Smith, ND A new study from the Netherlands is questioning the recommendations for anti-hypertensive medication use in the elderly.1 The study shows that old and frail patients may have increased memory problems as well as increased mortality risk when blood...
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Generic Corona Antibody May Be Important to Broad Spectrum Immunity
NODE SMITH, ND Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, most people in the United States already had been sick with a coronavirus, albeit a far less dangerous one. That's because at least four coronaviruses in the same general family as SARS-CoV-2 cause the benign yet...
Are Parasites Key to Longer Life?
NODE SMITH, ND Ant workers that are infected with a tapeworm live much longer than their uninfected nest-mates. Parasitic infections are usually harmful to their hosts, but there are some exceptions. According to the results of a multi-year scientific study, ants of...



