Node Smith, ND New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has found that intensive therapy is not necessarily best when it comes to treating the loss of language and communication in early recovery after a stroke. Intensive therapy is not necessarily best when it comes...
Node Smith, ND Over the long-term, what one partner in a two-person relationship wishes to avoid, so too does the other partner -- and what one wants to achieve, so does the other. These effects can be observed regardless of gender, age and length of the relationship,...
Node Smith, ND The world is one step closer to having a totally secure internet and an answer to the growing threat of cyber-attacks, thanks to a team of international scientists who have created a unique prototype which could transform how we communicate online. The...
Node Smith, ND To produce your thoughts and actions, your brain processes information in a hierarchy of regions along its surface, or cortex, ranging from "lower" areas that do basic parsing of incoming sensations to "higher" executive regions that formulate your...
Node Smith, ND A team of scientists, led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, report that a class of drugs used for a broad array of conditions, from allergies and colds to hypertension and urinary incontinence, may be associated...
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - SAN FRANCISCO The lethargy that many Alzheimer's patients experience is caused not by a lack of sleep, but rather by the degeneration of a type of neuron that keeps us awake, according to a study that also confirms the tau protein is behind...
Pamela Snider, ND We continue to move closer to completing the Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine (FNM) manuscript for submission to Elsevier next year. All 160 chapters of the textbook have been drafted and submitted, with some in the "re-work" stage. During...
Alan Christianson, NMD NDNR has become a central voice for our profession. As founding president of the Endocrinology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (EndoANP), it is my honor to share our story in this issue focused on endocrinology. What is the EndoANP? After...
Beth Allen, ND North Dakota’s tourism motto is “North Dakota, Legendary.” It so happens that some of the legendary figures in modern American naturopathic history have roots in North Dakota. Bastyr University’s namesake – Dr John Bastyr – grew up in Fargo, attending...
Taking a hormonal contraceptive for at least five years is associated with a possible increase in a young woman’s risk of developing a rare tumour, glioma of the brain. This project focussed on women aged 15-49 years and the findings are published in the British...
Pediatric and Developmental Pathology – Vitamin D is essential for absorbing calcium and for calcium metabolism. In newborns and young children, Vitamin D deficiency, especially when accompanied by hypocalcemia can cause unexpected death. Studies suggest that there is...
Taking a glass of wine as a daily indulgence can do more than relax you, it can help you stay healthy. An element found in the skin of wine grapes and other berries known as resveratrol is proving through scientific studies that its benefits are vast. NDNR.com has...
Daily exercise levels have been linked with the degree of mental acumen in older adults. The study, reported in the journal PLOS ONE, tracked physical activity in 88 healthy but non-fit 60- to 70-year-olds who agreed to wear accelerometers during waking hours and then...
Pine trees are perhaps the most commonly found tree in the world, and can be found on all continents. In some part of the world, especially Asia, many parts of the tree are consumed for culinary and medicinal purposes. NDNR.com has compiled a list of seven uses of...
NODE SMITH, ND Heightened activity in the brain, caused by stressful events, is linked to the risk of developing a rare and sometimes fatal heart condition, according to research published in the European Heart Journal. The study found the greater the activity in...
Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Naturopathic Doctor News & Review Student Writer’s Scholarship! Top honors for both the Research Review and Case Study categories will be published in the upcoming July and December issues. Students submitted either a...
NODE SMITH, ND As people age, changes in the tiniest blood vessels in the brain, a condition called cerebral small vessel disease, can lead to thinking and memory problems and stroke. These changes can also affect the blood-brain barrier, a layer of cells that protect...
NODE SMITH, ND Expectant women are more likely to give birth early if they have high blood levels of a chemical used in flame retardants compared with those who have limited exposure, a new study finds. These polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are used in the...
More Insight on the Male Perspective, in the Bedroom I wrote an article pertaining to a study on sexual interest in long term relationships recently, and it may have left you wondering about some things. For instance, within the study there wasn’t any question of how...
Understanding Your Personality Type Could Impact the Success of Your Diet In a report from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) of Australia, 5 personality types were identified, outlined, and described, which impact the success of...
Montelukast found to Cause higher rates of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) A common pharmaceutical used for asthma, montelukast, was found to cause significantly higher rates of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) than other asthma medications.1 Montelukast is a leukotriene...
The Bacteria Within A new study is looking at how anti-cancer drugs may be inactivated by bacteria contained within certain cancerous tumors.1 The research is currently specific to colon cancer and pancreatic tumors, in which the research has shown bacteria can exist...
Serving unmet needs with formulations possessing immediate action and efficacy. Introducing Cogniben™…. A patented, synergistic blend of ingredients that support: Optimal Cognitive Function* Increased Concentration, Focus and Energy* Restoration of Mental Alertness*...
Potent Pot Poses Potential Problems A recent article from Japan suggests that cannabinoids may be able to induce seizures at high levels.1 The increase in marijuana use worldwide, in conjunction with its legalization in the United States, has lead to a parallel...
Phone So Smart It May Even be an Effective Treatment for Depression A research team from Australia has concluded that smartphone apps may be an effective treatment option for depressed patients.1 This may help create new avenues for drugless therapy for millions of...
Tale of the Toxic Tats... Tattoos are popular. In fact, tattoo culture has become extremely widespread in the popular mainstream culture, and many of us don’t think anything of the possible health risks associated with it. Aside from the obvious risks of hepatitis,...
Scent of a Diet A recent study concluded that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables actually results in women being more attracted to the way men smell.1 Gotta love it when sex supports a healthy lifestyle! The study found that compared to a diet high in carbohydrates,...
Male Smokers Taking High Doses of B6 and B12 - Beware! A new research study has linked high doses of B6 and B12 to an increased risk of developing lung cancer in male smokers.1 Taking certain supplements have been a concern for smokers in the past, the most studied is...
Potent Pot Poses Potential Problems A recent article from Japan suggests that cannabinoids may be able to induce seizures at high levels.1 The increase in marijuana use worldwide, in conjunction with its legalization in the United States, has lead to a parallel...
Phone So Smart It May Even be an Effective Treatment for Depression A research team from Australia has concluded that smartphone apps may be an effective treatment option for depressed patients.1 This may help create new avenues for drugless therapy for millions of...
Tale of the Toxic Tats... Tattoos are popular. In fact, tattoo culture has become extremely widespread in the popular mainstream culture, and many of us don’t think anything of the possible health risks associated with it. Aside from the obvious risks of hepatitis,...
Scent of a Diet A recent study concluded that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables actually results in women being more attracted to the way men smell.1 Gotta love it when sex supports a healthy lifestyle! The study found that compared to a diet high in carbohydrates,...
Male Smokers Taking High Doses of B6 and B12 - Beware! A new research study has linked high doses of B6 and B12 to an increased risk of developing lung cancer in male smokers.1 Taking certain supplements have been a concern for smokers in the past, the most studied is...
FDA Approved Non-Invasive Device for Treating Anxiety Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive treatment that is FDA approved for the treatment of depression, even major depressive disorder. It is also now being researched as a possible effective...
Letting Sleeping Dogs Lie (Down in Bed with You) An interesting study was published recently looking at whether or not sleeping with a pet in the room, or sharing the same bed as your dog can inhibit sleep.1 According to the study, 40 million people in the country...
Study on a Very Real Phone-nomenon A recent article has elucidated quite nicely some specific considerations which may not be intuitively obvious to an older generation when it comes to the idea of “smart-phone addiction” or overuse. A study which was recently...
Not Necessarily New Information, but Bears Repeating The American Botanical Council (ABC) has recently posted an article and some resources on the adulteration of essential oils.1 This is not entirely new information, however, it is worth being reminded that many of...
No Sleep for Depression Relief An interesting treatment for depression has made its way to the headlines of medical literature for the first time in almost 30 years - sleep deprivation.1 A new meta-analysis has concluded that sleep deprivation rapidly reduces symptoms...
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NODE SMITH, ND A new study from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai shows that women have a lower "normal" blood pressure range compared to men. The findings were published today in the peer-reviewed journal Circulation. Currently, established blood pressure...
NODE SMITH, ND A computer network closely modelled on part of the human brain is enabling new insights into the way our brains process moving images -- and explains some perplexing optical illusions. By using decades' worth of data from human motion perception...
