SAM N. CLOUTHIER, BHSC, ND Bipolar disorder is a complex illness that affects approximately 2% of the Canadian population and affects males and females in equal numbers.1 Currently, typical treatment protocols for bipolar...

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Our Bugs and Our Brains
JESSICA BRANDES, ND Abstract The human microbiome exerts profound influence on neurodevelopment, stress resilience, mood regulation, and cognitive aging. Evidence shows that early-life microbial exposures shape immune and brain maturation, while disruptions—such as...
Sceletium tortuosum: A South African Plant for Mood and Stress
JEREMY APPLETON, ND Sceletium tortuosum (aka Mesembryanthemum tortuosum) is a South African plant medicine with a centuries-long history of use. Not all Sceletium preparations are alike, owing to the presence or absence of standardization,...
Green Tea’s Anti-Cancer Mechanism
NODE SMITH, ND An antioxidant found in green tea may increase levels of p53, a natural anti-cancer protein, known as the "guardian of the genome" for its ability to repair DNA damage or destroy cancerous cells. Published today in Nature Communications, a study of the...
Most People Can Produce Neutralizing Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2
NODE SMITH, ND The majority of the population can produce neutralizing antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in severe cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to a study published in the open-access journal...
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Could Being ‘Over-Confident’ be Detrimental to Health?
From University of Vienna Older people who overestimate their health go to the doctor less often. This can have serious consequences for their health, for example, when illnesses are detected too late. By contrast, people who think they are sicker than they actually...
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Differences in Ability to Cope with Stress
A study published in Frontiers in Neural Circuits, undertook the task of understanding the difference between individuals and how they cope with stress and why some do it better than others. Scientists found that the answer lies in the brain. They looked at the brains...
Early Walking in Toddlers Linked to Stronger Bones
According to a study out of Manchester Metropolitan University and published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, children who start to walk and jump earlier are more likely to have stronger bones later in life. This link has been demonstrated at 18 months of...
Hacking Memory to Follow Through with Intentions
According to a study published in Psychological Science a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, new research suggests that you can link everyday tasks to specific cues to help you remember what you are supposed to do. You won’t have to use the excuse,...
Abnormal Birthweights in Babies Appear at Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
According to a study out of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University that was published in the Journal of Pediatrics, babies born with either high or low birthweights appear to be at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes by the...
Higher Muscle Mass Associated with Lower Mortality Risk in People with Heart Disease
According to a study out of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) found that cardiovascular disease patients who have a high muscle mass and low fat mass have a lower mortality risk than those with other body compositions. The findings also suggest that...
Doctors Changing Approach to Common Heart Attack Treatment
According to a study out of the University of Michigan Health System, doctors are reportedly changing practice trends as the debate continues on the optimal time to administer antiplatelet therapy. Using the antiplatelet agents P2Y12 is becoming less routine. For...
Does the Moon Affect Humans’ Sleep?
A study that was published in the journal Frontiers in Pediatrics led by the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada evaluated whether or not our moods and actions are affected in any way by the moon. The researchers used a...
Maple Syrup Can Kill Cancer Cells
Maple syrup has been used as a natural sweetener throughout the world by all ages. A recent study out of Japan suggests the sweetener seems to possess various activities such as decreasing blood glucose level and an anticancer effect. In the study, the researchers...
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Breathing Practices Lower BP as Exercise and Drugs
NODE SMITH, ND Working out just five minutes daily via a practice described as "strength training for your breathing muscles" lowers blood pressure and improves some measures of vascular health as well as, or even more than, aerobic exercise or medication, new CU...
AllergoSan USA Sponsors Institute for Natural Medicine Residency Consortium
PORT CHESTER, NY August 16, 2021: AllergoSan USA, home of Omni-Biotic probioticbrands, today announced their sponsorship of the Institute for Natural Medicine ResidencyConsortium (IRC). In partnership with schools of naturopathic medicine and leadingnaturopathic...
New Research on Genetic Link to Gut Bacteria
NODE SMITH, ND Our gut microbiome -- the ever-changing "rainforest" of bacteria living in our intestines -- is primarily affected by our lifestyle, including what we eat or the medications we take, most studies show. But a University of Notre Dame study has found a...
“Junk DNA” and Aging
NODE SMITH, ND The human body is essentially made up of trillions of living cells. It ages as its cells age, which happens when those cells eventually stop replicating and dividing. Scientists have long known that genes influence how cells age and how long humans...
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...
Metagenics Awarded USP GMP Audit Certificate
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Metagenics, Inc., a health sciences company, announced today that it was awarded the USP Quality Systems GMP Audited Certificate by USP for its Gig Harbor, Washington, manufacturing facilities. USP is a scientific,...
Current Conventional Treatments for Anxiety in Children and Adolescents Grossly Ineffective
Node Smith, ND A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) has shown that for most children experiencing anxiety disorders, conditions will be experienced chronically even after “successful courses of...
Probiotics Could Help Prevent Osteoporosis in Elderly Women
Node Smith, ND A recent study revealed for the first time that probiotics can have a positive effect on bone health. The research, conducted at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden has demonstrated that taking a dietary supplement with probiotics was associated with a...
Using Essential Oils on Medical Devices to Stop Bacterial Infections
Node Smith, ND There is a new technique that has been developed which will allow the application of plant extracts - like tea tree oil - as a biologically active coating for medical devices. It is thought that this new coating could help prevent millions of infections...
URGENT Integrator Action: WHO’s DRAFT Primary Care Definition Lacks “Traditional”, “Complementary” or “Integrative” – Comments Due July 22!
For the 40-year celebration of the Ama Atta Declaration that gelled world interest in primary care, WHO is redrafting the guiding global definition of Primary Health Care. In the first comment period in April 2018, an Integrator Action led many of you to propose more...
Metagenics Awarded USP GMP Audit Certificate
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Metagenics, Inc., a health sciences company, announced today that it was awarded the USP Quality Systems GMP Audited Certificate by USP for its Gig Harbor, Washington, manufacturing facilities. USP is a scientific,...
Current Conventional Treatments for Anxiety in Children and Adolescents Grossly Ineffective
Node Smith, ND A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) has shown that for most children experiencing anxiety disorders, conditions will be experienced chronically even after “successful courses of...
Probiotics Could Help Prevent Osteoporosis in Elderly Women
Node Smith, ND A recent study revealed for the first time that probiotics can have a positive effect on bone health. The research, conducted at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden has demonstrated that taking a dietary supplement with probiotics was associated with a...
Using Essential Oils on Medical Devices to Stop Bacterial Infections
Node Smith, ND There is a new technique that has been developed which will allow the application of plant extracts - like tea tree oil - as a biologically active coating for medical devices. It is thought that this new coating could help prevent millions of infections...
URGENT Integrator Action: WHO’s DRAFT Primary Care Definition Lacks “Traditional”, “Complementary” or “Integrative” – Comments Due July 22!
For the 40-year celebration of the Ama Atta Declaration that gelled world interest in primary care, WHO is redrafting the guiding global definition of Primary Health Care. In the first comment period in April 2018, an Integrator Action led many of you to propose more...
Metabolic Changes From Antipsychotic Medications in Youth
Node Smith, ND A new study has shown that short-term treatment of children with antipsychotic medications can increase body fat, and decrease insulin sensitivity, predisposing these children to the development of diabetes.1 Childhood obesity has increased more than...
Social Media May be Turning Bad News Into Mass Hysteria
Node Smith, ND A very interesting research study was conducted recently out of the University of Warwick, on how news stories about terrorism, disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and other potential threats are distorted to the point of hysteria when passed from...
Euromed’s Presentation on ABAlife™ A Success at ADA Meeting
Promising Human Pilot study on Euromed’s fig fruit extract at American Diabetes Association Meeting merits further scientific investigation of Abscisic Acid’s benefits in blood sugar support Euromed USA, a leading manufacturer of therapeutic botanical extracts, is...
New Defense Mechanism Against Free Radicals Discovered
Node Smith, ND Inside of each mitochondria, the energy producers of the body, there are reactions that produce “free radicals,” or oxygen radicals. These oxygen radicals are a by-product of converting energy sources, such as carbohydrates and fats, into energy. They...
Vitamin D Associated with Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Node Smith, ND A recent study revealed that women with higher levels of serum vitamin D have significantly lower breast cancer risk.1 Many people who lack sun exposure on a regular basis may have low levels of the hormone Vitamin D, actually a hormone synthesized in...
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How Does Cooperation Manifest Itself?
NODE SMITH, ND Cooperation as a successful strategy has evolved in both nature and human society, but understanding its emergence can be a difficult task. Researchers have to abstract interactions between individuals into mathematical formulas to be able to create a...
Political Opposites May Share Intolerance to Uncertainty
NODE SMITH, ND Since the 1950s, political scientists have theorized that political polarization -- increased numbers of "political partisans" who view the world with an ideological bias -- is associated with an inability to tolerate uncertainty and a need to hold...




