Node Smith, ND The thin, slippery layer of cartilage between the bones in the knee is magical stuff: strong enough to withstand a person's weight, but soft and supple enough to cushion the joint against impact, over decades of repeat use. That combination of...
Node Smith, ND Yale scientists may have found a cause for the sudden onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in some children, they report. Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders, or PANDAS, were first proposed in the 1990s. Thought to be triggered by...
Node Smith, ND Stay-at-home orders and "lockdowns" related to the COVID-19 pandemic have had a major impact on the daily lives of people around the world and that includes the way that people sleep, two studies report June 10 in the journal Current Biology. Both...
Node Smith, ND A new study from the University of Georgia has shown that exposure to a now-banned flame retardant can alter the genetic code in sperm, leading to major health defects in children of exposed parents. Exposure to a now-banned flame retardant can alter...
Node Smith, ND More than 8 in 10 Americans (83%) say the future of our nation is a significant source of stress, according to the American Psychological Association's most recent survey report, Stress in America™ 2020: Stress in The Time of COVID-19, Volume Two. The...
SARASOTA, FL Natural Immunogenics Corporation, the makers of Argentyn 23® Professional, is proud to announce the launch of our newest bio-active mineral hydrosol product, Sovereign Copper! About Copper: As an essential mineral, copper is a critical component of...
TEMPE, Ariz. (Dec. 19, 2013): Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) will officially break ground January 8 on a new 47,000 square-foot mixed-use building. The $9.5 million campus expansion supports the college’s record-enrollment numbers, growing patient...
A Definitive Guide to Regaining Health and Realizing Optimal Energy & Vitality By Award-Winning Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Doni Wilson New York, New York -- December, 2013 -- THE STRESS REMEDY: Master Your Body’s Synergy and Optimize Your Health, by Dr. Donielle...
Bastyr University California is launching a Master of Science in Nutrition for Wellness program that prepares students to serve as leaders in nutrition education. In an era when obesity and related chronic diseases such as diabetes are on the rise, the need for...
A message from Amy Rothenberg ND, President of the Massachusetts Society of Naturopathic Doctors Dear Supporter of the Bill to License NDs in the State of Massachusetts, I am writing today to update you on our legislative effort and to ask your support. This program...
Bridgeport, CT (December 6, 2013) - The Center of Excellence in Generative Medicine (COEGM), in collaboration with the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, is proud to announce its Pathfinder Program – a mentorship program designed to extend the...
PORTLAND, Ore. (Dec. 3, 2013) — Beginning in summer 2014, National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) will expand its growing roster of post-graduate degree programs with its new Master of Science in Nutrition (MScN) program. The program will train students in the...
TORONTO, December 3, 2013 – Patients suffering from fibromyalgia now have a new resource to help improve the quality of their life. The Complete Fibromyalgia Healthy, Diet Guide and Cookbook was recently published and includes tools and recipes designed to help...
29 World Experts and Opinion Leaders to Speak at the Online Event (Encinitas, CA – October 29, 2013) Several of the world's most prominent scientists, researchers, clinicians and nutritionists will be speaking about the magnitude and dangers of gluten-related...
NODE SMITH, ND Small changes to people's writing style can reveal which social group they "belong to" at a given moment, new research shows. Groups are central to human identity, and most people are part of multiple groups based on shared interests or characteristics...
NODE SMITH, ND Propranolol, a drug that is efficacious against infantile haemangiomas ("strawberry naevi," resembling birthmarks), can also be used to treat cerebral cavernous malformations, a condition characterized by misshapen blood vessels in the brain and...
WOODSTOCK, IL—Lifestyle Matrix Resource Center (LMRC), a hub of clinical tools and resources for functional medicine practitioners, is thrilled to announce the newly revamped Pillars of GI Health Program. As new research continues to build around functional medicine...
NODE SMITH, ND A team of researchers from the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography and their collaborators have revealed that the abundant microbes living in ancient sediment below the seafloor are sustained primarily by chemicals created by...
Bio-Tech Pharmacal, Inc. in Fayetteville, AR is pleased to announce the release of another new and exciting product! ReMINDTM Formulated by Dr. Jonathan Wright, ReMIND™ is a combination of ingredients designed to support optimal memory and cognitive function.* Lithium...
Mr. Harlan Patterson Named Acting President Kenmore, WA – Bastyr University has announced that Dr. Charles “Mac” Powell will be stepping down from the position of University President effective immediately; recent health concerns have caused him to reassess his...
A study on red clover recently showed that using fermented red clover extract may decrease both the number and severity of hot flashes experienced by post-menopausal women.1 Red clover has been a mainstay of menopause; its status as a hot flash remedy is well known,...
A recent study conducted through Stanford University School of Medicine suggests that endurance athletes taking ibuprofen could be doubling their risk of acute kidney injury.1 Acute Kidney Injury Common in High Endurance Athletes Acute kidney injury is fairly common...
PORTLAND, Ore. (July 25, 2017)—National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) has appointed Shehab El-Hashemy (pronounced Sheh-HAHB El-hah-SHEH-me), ND, dean of the College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. El-Hashemy is an experienced naturopathic academic administrator,...
A recent study looked at using oxytocin to improve social abilities in children with autism.1 Autism is marked by difficulty adapting to social situations, reading social cues such as facial expressions, eye contact, and body gestures, as well as a marked difficulty...
A team of researchers has recently turned spinach into beating heart tissue.1 As strange as it sounds, the team of researchers is exploring methods of building organs to account for a growing transplant list. The team from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in...
In an interesting study recently, sleep disturbances were found to be a significant short-term risk factor leading to suicidal thoughts in young adults with a history of suicidal ideation.1 Sleep changes were seen to correlate with worsening suicidal thoughts...
A recent study showed that brain inflammation was 30% higher in individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) than others without the disorder.1 OCD is characterized by intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses creating emotional distress. Individuals with OCD...
JoAnn Yanez, ND, MPH Naturopathic News Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) If you are even reading the news sporadically, you know the impact that pain has on the health and wellness of North Americans. From rock icons to moms, dads,...
A recent study looked at using oxytocin to improve social abilities in children with autism.1 Autism is marked by difficulty adapting to social situations, reading social cues such as facial expressions, eye contact, and body gestures, as well as a marked difficulty...
A team of researchers has recently turned spinach into beating heart tissue.1 As strange as it sounds, the team of researchers is exploring methods of building organs to account for a growing transplant list. The team from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in...
In an interesting study recently, sleep disturbances were found to be a significant short-term risk factor leading to suicidal thoughts in young adults with a history of suicidal ideation.1 Sleep changes were seen to correlate with worsening suicidal thoughts...
A recent study showed that brain inflammation was 30% higher in individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) than others without the disorder.1 OCD is characterized by intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses creating emotional distress. Individuals with OCD...
JoAnn Yanez, ND, MPH Naturopathic News Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) If you are even reading the news sporadically, you know the impact that pain has on the health and wellness of North Americans. From rock icons to moms, dads,...
Jillian Stansbury, ND Botanical Insights Herbal Specifics Renal colic due to kidney stones can present as vague to excruciating pain, no matter the size of calculi. Renal colic pain is not due to the stone itself, but rather is due to obstruction of the urinary flow...
Stanford Medical Center is the first academic medical center in the country to create a position exclusively for physician wellness, addressing concerns such as burnout and sense of fulfillment.1 Tait Shanafelt, MD, will join Stanford Medicine as the “chief wellness...
A new study looks at the role of astrocytes in regulating circadian rhythms through communication with neurons in the brain.1 Astrocytes are glial cells of the central nervous system, which appear as “star-like” cells - hence the name “astro,” meaning “star” in Greek....
Father Kneipp is still making headlines in the medical literature, even 120 years after his death. A recent article, in Korean, which only the abstract is available in English, discusses the historical elements of Father Sebastian Kneipp (1821-1897) and nature cure in...
Researchers at John Hopkins University have recently found a key mechanism that is seemingly responsible for cancer metastasis.1 Cancer metastasis is responsible for roughly 90% of cancer deaths,2 as the cancer spreads to distant organs and compounds the dysfunction,...
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NODE SMITH, ND Although the protein ITIH4 is found in large amounts in the blood, its function has so far been unknown. By combining many different techniques, researchers from Aarhus University have discovered that ITIH4 inhibits proteases in the innate immune system...
NODE SMITH, ND KU Leuven researchers have identified the biological mechanism that explains why some people experience abdominal pain when they eat certain foods. The finding paves the way for more efficient treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and other food...
