MITCH KENNEDY, ND Recent research shows that Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) impact the effectiveness of vaccines. Groundbreaking work done by Philippe Grandjean and his team from the Harvard School of Public Health, along with a team...
NODE SMITH, ND In an analysis of published research, investigators identified 565 mammalian species that have been used to source products used in traditional medicine around the world, especially in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The analysis, which is published in...
CHERYL KASDORF, ND Kurt Vonnegut’s idea of “ice-nine,” in his book Cat’s Cradle, has stuck with me over the years.1 His novels captured me, not only for their satire – which I appreciated as a teen – but also for their science...
JAKE F. FELICE, ND, LMP Addressing clinical features of the endocannabinoid system and its modulation offers a new opportunity for clinicians to explore complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies.1,2 The variable nature of...
JESSICA BRANDES, ND If microbes are controlling the brain, then microbes are controlling everything. (John F. Cryan) According to a recent 3-part study conducted on behalf of the American Psychological Association,1-3 US adults surveyed reported elevated...
FREE WEBINAR | June 8th5:00 P.M. PST8:00 P.M. EST Register Now Join Tracy Leonhardt, D.O. to discuss the science behind the use of silver for immune support*. She will not only review historical use through the millennia but also review the Science of...
The US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Department of Agriculture published their dietary guidelines they do every five years. The governmental agencies urged the public to cut their sugar and saturated fat intake to less than ten percent of their...
Childhood obesity is a growing concern, as roughly 42 million children worldwide under the age of five are considered overweight or obese. The increased exposure to artificial lighting, from objects such as tablets, cell phones, night-lights, televisions, and other...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes for death and disability in the United States. COPD often includes symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, request colds and flus, increased sputum production, wheezing, chest tightness...
New research shows that we detect threats differently depending on our level of anxiety. There is a difference in brain activity and location based on if we are more anxious or more laid-back at the time of the crisis. The research shows that there are different...
Scottsdale, AZ (Feb 5, 2016) – As a forum for the naturopathic community, participation in Naturopathic Doctor News and Review (NDNR) has often been a vantage point for growth, communication and new collaborations within and amongst the naturopathic community. NDNR...
Recently in September of 2015, a national public health alert was issued after an outbreak occurred of highly drug-resistant gonorrhea was seen in the north of England. There were at least 16 cases of this highly resistant strain reported to the health board in...
Paul Herscu, ND, MPH Herscu Laboratory We have just passed over a milestone that I want to highlight, to place the discussion about Zika virus in a very important context. We have just had a twelfth case of Zika virus infection diagnosed in the USA. This number is...
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NODE SMITH, ND Have you ever been cut off in traffic by another driver, leaving you still seething miles later? Or been interrupted by a colleague in a meeting, and found yourself replaying the event in your head even after you've left work for the day? Minor rude...
JAMES SENSENIG, ND Treatments for GI Imbalances Reduce Stress, Improve Lifestyle The most obvious ways to correct gut problems are looking at how and when we eat, reducing stress, changing our lifestyle by slowing...
A Review of Current Publications for the Naturopathic Industry JACOB SCHOR, ND, FABNO Today is Earth Day, so it felt appropriate to take the morning off and volunteer for the local roadside litter clean-up efforts. It was a sunny...
FRASER SMITH, MATD, ND Integrity is a quality that everyone respects. It makes a fine word in corporate mission statements, and sometimes it's meant earnestly. Integrity is vital for a medical education institution and for a...
Node Smith, ND Social media challenges have become very popular for young people, who use them to enhance their social media presence with more “likes” and views. The challenges are sometimes dangerous “dares” that are really bad ideas that can, and do, cause serious...
Node Smith, ND In a study titled, “Structure and Distribution of an Unrecognized Interstitium in Human Tissues,” the interstitium has been suggested to actually be a discrete organ system.1 This would be one of the largest in the body, based on structure and...
Node Smith, ND Quite an extensive new study on the apoE4 gene was recently published, describing the mechanism by which this gene infers risk of Alzheimer’s disease as well as foreshadowing potential pharmaceutical interventions.1 ApoE4 gene and Alzheimer's disease...
Node Smith, ND There is still a debate to whether brains are able to change once they are fully developed. Many scientists and doctors still maintain that no new brain cells or neurons are created once an adult is fully developed. This is supported through the...
Node Smith, ND A new study, published in the journal Neuron, suggests that ultra-slow waves of brain activity may be the underlying foundation of consciousness.1 Seen on MRI scans, these ultra-slow waves create a rhythm that was recognized decades ago but thought to...
Node Smith, ND Many people wonder if they are getting enough protein, and it is commonly recommended that older adults increase daily protein intake to help maintain and promote muscle growth. However, few studies have actually flushed out this assumption - that older...
Node Smith, ND A new study from La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology looked at the immunological effects of a diet high in fat and cholesterol.1 The study intended to give further insight into the relationship between arterial cholesterol and the immune...
Node Smith, ND A new research study on mental health from the University of Adelaide concludes that cessation of exercise can actually result in an increase in depressive symptoms.1 This supports the well documented finding that exercise is actually one of the most...
Euromed’s most recent entry in Botanical Extracts – Pomanox™ -- is honored as a Finalist for NutraIngredients’ Awards “Ingredient of the Year for the Healthy Ageing” Category Bridgeville, PA...
Node Smith, ND A recent study supports a very holistic and functional way to address stress among teenagers - at school. The study has been ongoing in New Mexico, by four faculty members at New Mexico State University in collaboration with local high schools.1 The...
Node Smith, ND Many people wonder if they are getting enough protein, and it is commonly recommended that older adults increase daily protein intake to help maintain and promote muscle growth. However, few studies have actually flushed out this assumption - that older...
Node Smith, ND A new study from La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology looked at the immunological effects of a diet high in fat and cholesterol.1 The study intended to give further insight into the relationship between arterial cholesterol and the immune...
Node Smith, ND A new research study on mental health from the University of Adelaide concludes that cessation of exercise can actually result in an increase in depressive symptoms.1 This supports the well documented finding that exercise is actually one of the most...
Euromed’s most recent entry in Botanical Extracts – Pomanox™ -- is honored as a Finalist for NutraIngredients’ Awards “Ingredient of the Year for the Healthy Ageing” Category Bridgeville, PA...
Node Smith, ND A recent study supports a very holistic and functional way to address stress among teenagers - at school. The study has been ongoing in New Mexico, by four faculty members at New Mexico State University in collaboration with local high schools.1 The...
Node Smith, ND A study was presented at the 100th annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, in March, that essential oils are incredibly concentrated extracts of a narrow range of plant constituents and can have very powerful effects on human physiology - some of them...
Node Smith, ND A recent study found that middle aged women who are engaged in a high level of physical fitness are 90 percent less likely to develop dementia later in life.1 This is a great finding because many people are under the impression that there is little that...
Node Smith, ND We all know that lead exposure during childhood causes developmental delays and neurological damage, as well as inflammation, kidney damage, and even cancer. The effects of even low levels of lead in children are relatively well known, but this heavy...
Node Smith, ND A recent article in the AACC’s Clinical Chemistry Journal, showcases a new fingerprint test that can tell if someone has used cocaine or heroin.1 The test can accurately differentiate between the drug residue when someone has used these substances and...
David J. Schleich, PhD Education Like all professional education preparatory programs, medical education has 3 tiers, elucidated well by Donald Schon in his seminal 1986 book, Educating the Reflective Practitioner. The tiers include the basic sciences, applied...
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NODE SMITH, ND The plasticizers contained in many everyday objects can impair important brain functions in humans. Biologists from the University of Bayreuth warn of this danger in an article in Communications Biology. Their study shows that even small amounts of the...
NODE SMITH, ND A new source of energy expending brown fat cells has been uncovered by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center, which they say points towards potential new therapeutic options for obesity. According to the new report, published in Nature Metabolism,...
