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Node Smith, ND How do people experience time alone and time with others? Findings from a new Bar-Ilan University study reveal the intricacies of people's experiences in these basic social conditions. The study used a unique approach of analyzing self-generated text...
Node Smith, ND A technology called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) can be used to objectively measure tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, according to a new study published November 18 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Mehrnaz Shoushtarian of The...
Node Smith, ND Food allergies are a big problem. About 7% of children and 2% of adults in the U.S. suffer from some kind of food allergy. These allergies cost a whopping $25 billion in health care each year. Then there's the time lost at school or work. And there's...
Node Smith, ND A researcher from University of Southern California published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that explores whether attractive food might seem healthier to consumers. The study forthcoming in the Journal of Marketing is titled "Pretty Healthy...
Node Smith, ND Spending time in nature is believed to benefit people's mental health. However, new research suggests that giving people with existing mental health conditions formal 'green prescriptions', may undermine some of the benefits. An international research...
FRASER SMITH, MATD, ND The other day, I was speaking with colleague named Rich. He appreciates portmanteau words just as much as I do. These are terms such as "frankenfood" or "brunch." While Rich and I were speaking, he tossed out a new expression that resonated...
LOS ANGELES -- University of California scientists have shown a synthetic version of turmeric can significantly reduce resistance to the well-known chemotherapy drug Cisplatin. The discovery is particularly good news for those with head and neck cancer. The drug...
The 3rd International Congress on Naturopathic Medicine ICNM 2016 will take place in Barcelona, Spain, July 1-3, 2016, with a strong focus on the future of Naturopathic Medicine in the wake of increased consumer demand for access to natural medicine. ICNM 2016 is the...
KIELCE, Poland – A study has shown a direct correlation between unhealthy diets and obesity with metabolic syndrome. The study from Jan Kochanowski University in Poland has concluded a dietary pattern of high fish and whole grain consumption, when contrasted with one...
LORCA, Spain – A long-term high-protein diet may be linked to metabolic and other clinical problems such as loss of bone mass and renal dysfunction. The study, done at the University of Murcia in Spain, has concluded a high-protein diet may have negative health...
PORTLAND, Ore. (July 16, 2015)— Washington County of Oregon’s Department of Health and Human Services has awarded National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) a two-year grant for a total of $387,000 to provide primary care and preventive services for the county’s...
Muscle protein synthesis in young men who ingest carbohydrates and proteins following resistance training builds strength during training, but not during the overnight recovery period, according to a study. Findings in the paper “Coingestion of Carbohydrate and...
A study on the response of men with Type 2 diabetes who took an insulinotropic protein hydrolysate with a single bolus of carbohydrate after eating showed lower blood glucose. The findings are published in The Journal of Nutrition. Participants ingested both...
NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS AND PATIENTS FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST HEALTH NET PLAN OF OREGON AND ASH NETWORKS Lawsuit Cites Unlawful and Discriminatory Practices that Limit Access to Benefits PORTLAND, ORE., JULY 7, 2015 –Today, the Oregon Association of...
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...
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...
JAMES SENSENIG, ND This column is transcribed from a weekly live conversation produced by the Naturopathic Medical Institute (NMI). The goal of NMI is to preserve and promote the principles of naturopathic philosophy through clinical application, in your offices...
JARED C. PISTOIA, ND Gemstones are a relatively new addition to the homeopathic repertoire of age-old medicines made from naturally occurring substances. Medicines can be grouped according to the kingdom they are sourced...
Erica Nikiforuk, BSc, ND, RAc Tolle Causam Infertility, defined as trying to conceive for over 1 year with no success,1 affects as many as 16% of Canadian couples.2 While the cause of infertility is not always identified, it is important to assess for both female and...
Ginger Nash, ND Tolle Totum I’ve been treating women with hormone imbalances for 20 years, but it’s only within the last 7 or so years that I’ve become mildly obsessed with the lymphatic system. This began when I starting using whole-body regulation thermography and...
Richard Maurer, ND Docere “What is the single most helpful blood test, beyond what is usually done, that I can ask my doctor to order for me?” I received this question following my recent presentation on blood test results to guide athletes toward better training,...
Node Smith, ND Topic Worthy of Contention or Unworthy of Worry? It’s a very contentious topic, and generally atheists have been shown to outperform religious individuals in intelligence tests. Recently, a study sought to uncover whether or not this holds true over...
Node Smith, ND Blood Test to Detect Cancer Could be Available Soon The latest issue of the journal Science, gives a promising account of a blood test to detect cancer being available soon.1 According to the study report, the blood test will be able to detect 8 common...
Molly Jarchow, ND, LM Naturopathic Perspective Around the world, the Fourth Trimester has been acknowledged as a special time for both mom and baby that requires extra care and attention. Most often, the Fourth Trimester has been defined as the first 3 months after...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Molly Jarchow, ND, LM Naturopathic Perspective Around the world, the Fourth Trimester has been acknowledged as a special time for both mom and baby that requires extra care and attention. Most often, the Fourth Trimester has been defined as the first 3 months after...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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NODE SMITH, ND New collaborative research from Northwestern University and Lund University may have people heading to their backyard instead of the store at the outset of this year's mosquito season. Often used as an additive for cat toys and treats due to its...
NODE SMITH, ND Did you daydream as a kid, maybe even get in trouble for it? If you find it harder to be pleasantly lost in your thoughts these days, you're not alone. "This is part of our cognitive toolkit that's underdeveloped, and it's kind of sad," said Erin...
