Node Smith, ND Neuroscience experts from the University of Leicester have released research that breaks with the past fifty years of neuroscientific opinion, arguing that the way we store memories is key to making human intelligence superior to that of animals. It has...

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Create a Program-Based Practice
MICHAEL SMITH, ND If you have been practicing for any period of time, you have no doubt had the following experience: A patient consults you for their chronic condition, implements some of your recommendations, and...
The Next Generation of Quantum Devices with the Use of Graphene Nanoribbons
Node Smith, ND An international multi-institution team of scientists has synthesized graphene nanoribbons -- ultrathin strips of carbon atoms -- on a titanium dioxide surface using an atomically precise method that removes a barrier for custom-designed carbon...
Naturopathic Disaster Medicine
JEN RIEGLE, ND In 2017, my life was changed by a series of events that eventually led to the birth of a non-profit called Integrative Healers Action Network. After finishing medical school in 2016, I had just moved to Northern California and was settling into my...
The Intertwined Solutions of Healthcare and Climate Change
Node Smith, ND Although the link may not be obvious, healthcare and climate change -- two issues that pose major challenges around the world -- are in fact more connected than society may realize. So, say researchers, who are increasingly proving this to be true. Case...
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Screening for Colorectal Cancer Earlier than 50 May be a Good Idea
From Massachusetts General Hospital Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) in women before the age of 50 can significantly reduce the risk of CRC compared to those who have no endoscopic screening or decide to initiate testing at age 50, according to a new study from...
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Hot Chili May Unlock a New Treatment for Obesity
ADELAIDE, South Australia – Australian researchers have discovered that the stomach’s TRPV1 receptors signal fullness when exposed to capsaicin, the compound in chili peppers. The function in the stomach that tells the body it has had enough food actually is regulated...
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Digesting Bread and Pasta Can Release Biologically Active Molecules
MILAN, Italy – Researchers may have found a new cause of gluten sensitivity when they discovered that biologically active molecules released by digesting bread and pasta can survive digestion and potentially pass through the gut lining. The research was published in...
Drinking Coffee Daily May Improve Survival in Colon Cancer Patients
BOSTON – A study from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute said drinking two to three cups of caffeinated coffee a day may help prevent the return of colon cancer after treatment, and it may also improve the chances of a cure. This study is the first to make an...
Vitamin D Supplementation Boosts Immune Recovery in HIV Patients
RIO de JANEIRO, Brazil -- A new study has shown vitamin D’s effectiveness when used as a supplement in the immune recovery of HIV patients. Because HIV infection and the common antiretroviral treatment can result in a vitamin D insufficiency, including alterations of...
Fish Oil Supplementation Improves Life Quality in Lupus Patients
DALLAS, Texas – Fish oil supplementation improves doctor’s assessment in patient’s health surveys and showed improvement in some circulating inflammatory markers, a study has found. The widely available oral supplement effectiveness in impacting health was tested...
Maximum Health Benefits from Black Tea Linked to Preparation Method
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Researchers in Sri Lanka have discovered that the health impacts of black tea depend upon brewing and extraction methods. Tea, the most commonly consumed brewed drink in the world, has a list of active ingredients linked to health benefits, but in...
Oregon Health Authority Certifies National College of Natural Medicine Clinic NCNM Clinic Recognized as Top-Tier Patient-Centered Primary Care Home
PORTLAND, Ore. (Aug. 26, 2015)—The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) now recognizes the NCNM Clinic at the National College of Natural Medicine as a Tier 3 Patient-Centered Primary Care Home—the highest level of healthcare certification granted by the OHA. The state of...
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Notes from the Field: January, 2021
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...
The Healing Power of Relationship: Relational Neuroscience & the Power of Presence
ALLISON CREECH, MED, ND We rely on the data from relational neuroscience, demonstrating that attuned, loving relationships are the foundation of emotional and mental health. (Mona Delahooke, PhD)1 As naturopathic doctors, we uphold a set of principles that define a...
Metabolizing Grief: A Physiologic Theory of Emotional Digestion
AMY CHADWICK, ND Every one of us must undertake an apprenticeship with sorrow. We must learn the art and craft of grief, discover the profound way it ripens and deepens us. While grief is an intense emotion, it is also a skill we develop through a prolonged walk with...
Osteoporosis Strongly Associated with Heart Disease in Women
NODE SMITH, ND Thin and brittle bones are strongly linked to women's heart disease risk, with thinning of the lower (lumbar) spine, top of the thigh bone (femoral neck), and hip especially predictive of a heightened heart attack and stroke risk, suggests research in...
Nigella Sativa: A Powerful Adjunct to Comprehensive Hashimoto’s Treatment
Kaycie Rosen Grigel, ND Vis Medicatrix Naturae Nigella sativa, a lovely plant native to the Middle East, is currently gaining increased attention throughout the world for its ability to decrease inflammation and improve patient outcomes for many chronic disease...
Keto for Cancer: Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy as Targeted Nutritional Strategy
Greg Eckel, ND, LAc Education Medical Resources for NDs: A Review of Current Publications for the Naturopathic Industry Miriam Kalamian’s book Keto for Cancer comes with high recommendations from both Thomas Seyfried, PhD (author of Cancer as a Metabolic Disease) and...
Ovarian Factor Infertility: Workup & Natural Medicine Approach
Corina Dunlap, ND, MS Tolle Causam One of the hardest and most important aspects of supporting individuals and couples with infertility is correct identification and diagnosis of all potential causes (“factors”). Most infertility factors fall into the categories of...
Poison Arrows May be the Answer to Male Birth Control
Node Smith, ND Male Birth Control may not be Far Off The question of contraception is largely left up to women, because most of the contraception methods are directed at the female population. Besides condoms, men don’t have an effective method to utilize. The...
Using Bile Acids for Obesity
Node Smith, ND Evidence Supports Bile Acids for Changes to Metabolism of Fat Cells A recent study has supporting evidence that bile acids actually help change the metabolism of fat cells and could potentially be used as a new therapy for obesity.1 The study also...
A Loss to the Profession: Ed Alstat, ND, RPh
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Dr. Ed Alstat, a dear friend to NUNM, as well as to the naturopathic profession. Ed’s life was tragically cut short in an auto accident Friday near his home in Sandy, Oregon. Devoted Nearly 40...
The Role of “Fexoelectricity” in Bone Repair
Node Smith, ND New Research Elaborates on a Previously Unknown Component of Bone Repair Some very interesting research has just come out of the Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia in Barcelona that further elaborates on a previously unknown component of...
Gratitude May be a Preventative Factor to Drug Use
Node Smith, ND Gratitude May Serve as Resilience Against Drug Abuse A recent article champions gratitude as a trait that may reduce the severity of drug use, or perhaps curb drug behavior altogether.1 Dispositional gratitude, a tendency to perceive as well as...
Transcendental Meditation for PTSD
Node Smith, ND Study Reflects Transcendental Meditation Incredibly Successful for Treating PTSD A recent study through the Hospital of Veterans Affairs (VA Hospital) showed transcendental meditation training to be incredibly effective for the treatment of PTSD.1 PTSD...
HTN in Child or Teen? Retake Blood Pressure
Node Smith, ND Hypertension or Take 2 on Blood Pressure for Teens and Children? According to a recent study, nearly a quarter (25%) of children and teens initially screened in primary care offices may have hypertension, however far less of these initial readings are...
A Loss to the Profession: Ed Alstat, ND, RPh
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Dr. Ed Alstat, a dear friend to NUNM, as well as to the naturopathic profession. Ed’s life was tragically cut short in an auto accident Friday near his home in Sandy, Oregon. Devoted Nearly 40...
The Role of “Fexoelectricity” in Bone Repair
Node Smith, ND New Research Elaborates on a Previously Unknown Component of Bone Repair Some very interesting research has just come out of the Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia in Barcelona that further elaborates on a previously unknown component of...
Gratitude May be a Preventative Factor to Drug Use
Node Smith, ND Gratitude May Serve as Resilience Against Drug Abuse A recent article champions gratitude as a trait that may reduce the severity of drug use, or perhaps curb drug behavior altogether.1 Dispositional gratitude, a tendency to perceive as well as...
Transcendental Meditation for PTSD
Node Smith, ND Study Reflects Transcendental Meditation Incredibly Successful for Treating PTSD A recent study through the Hospital of Veterans Affairs (VA Hospital) showed transcendental meditation training to be incredibly effective for the treatment of PTSD.1 PTSD...
HTN in Child or Teen? Retake Blood Pressure
Node Smith, ND Hypertension or Take 2 on Blood Pressure for Teens and Children? According to a recent study, nearly a quarter (25%) of children and teens initially screened in primary care offices may have hypertension, however far less of these initial readings are...
The Case of PCOS: Evaluating Ovarian and Adrenal Hormones
The Case of PCOS: Evaluating Ovarian and Adrenal Hormones Tue, Feb 13, 2018 12:00 pm (MST) About this Webinar Precision Analytical, Inc.'s Medical Director, Dr. Carrie Jones, will review the concept of PCOS and diagnostic criteria. She will help you understand the...
CanPrev acquires Cyto-Matrix
The principals and employees of CanPrev and Cyto-Matrix are thrilled to announce the creation of a genuine, homegrown, all-Canadian natural health products champion that professionals can confidently trust. The combined expertise of these two leading companies will...
Connecting Depressed Patients to Their Emotions Using Psychedelics
Node Smith, ND Research Continues to Support Psychedelic Substances for Mental Health Two new studies add to the growing body of research supporting the use of psychedelic substances in mental health. Both studies are from the Imperial College London and are specific...
Camelina Oil Reduces LDL Levels
Node Smith, ND Camelina for Cholesterol An interesting article on Camelina oil was recently published. The article found that use of Camelina oil reduced overall cholesterol including LDL cholesterol in individuals with dysfunctional glucose metabolism.1 The study was...
Research Shows Food Additive Contributes to C. Diff Outbreaks
Node Smith, ND C. Diff and Trehalose Link A recent study has found that infectious strains of the bacterium Clostridium difficile are able to grow on very low levels of the food additive trehalose.1 This finding may help explain the etiology of some C. difficile...
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Some Factors that Influence Resilience Under Stress/Trauma
NODE SMITH, ND The unpredictable nature of life during the coronavirus pandemic is particularly challenging for many people. Not everyone can cope equally well with the uncertainty and loss of control. Research has shown that while a large segment of the population...
Mental Health Concerns Among Healthcare Workers Due To Pandemic
NODE SMITH, ND A new systematic review of 65 studies from around the world involves a total of 97,333 health care workers and finds that 1 in 5 have experienced depression, anxiety, and/or PTSD during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Yufei Li, Nathaniel Scherer, and...



