Node Smith, ND In the five years she's lived in Germany, Erin Duffy doesn't think she has paid more than 16 euros for medical care. Until now, that is. Coverage of birth control highlights a key difference between the U.S. and German health care systems Duffy, a...

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‘Edutainment’ May Be Key to Millennials Making Positive Health Changes
Node Smith, ND Storytelling that educates and entertains - aka "edutainment" - is a powerful communication tool that can lead to positive health-related changes among multicultural millennials, according to a new marketing study from Baylor University. Storytelling...
Heart Disease Found in Ancient Peoples
Node Smith, ND A new imaging study of the mummified arteries of people who lived thousands of years ago revealed that their arteries were more clogged than originally thought, according to a proof-of-concept study led by a researcher with The University of Texas...
Onion and Garlic to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Node Smith, ND Onions and garlic are key ingredients in sofrito, a condiment that's a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine. They may also be a recipe for reducing the risk of breast cancer. Onions and garlic may also be a recipe for reducing the risk of breast cancer That's...
Neurotoxin Added to Turmeric to Brighten Color
Node Smith, ND It's billed as a health booster and healing agent, but it may be the source of cognitive defects and other severe ailments. A new Stanford-led study reveals that turmeric -- a commonly used spice throughout South Asia -- is sometimes adulterated with a...
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Reversing Alzheimer’s in Mice Using Common Prescriptions
NODE SMITH, ND Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in Western societies and it is estimated that 24 million people worldwide have this condition. ICREA researcher Dr. Patrick Aloy, head of the Structural Bioinformatics and Network Biology lab at...
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Emotions May Leave a Lasting Smell
Node Smith, ND Unhealthy behaviors trigger moral judgments that are similar to the basic emotions that contribute to our ability to survive. Two different hypotheses are to be found in the current scientific literature as to the identity of these emotions. Some...
Value of Relationships Determined by Same Area as Economic Value
Node Smith, ND Wishing a friend ‘happy birthday’ or spending a long period of time listening to their problems signifies commitment to the friendship. In other words, these actions serve as commitment signals (*1) and it is known that people value their relationships...
Dependence on Coaches Can be Detrimental to Athletes
Node Smith, ND Athletes increasingly relying on a coach over the course of a season may be a sign that they aren't progressing in their development, according to new research from Binghamton University. Athletes increasingly relying on a coach over the course of a...
Mental Problems in Children with Diabetes
Node Smith, ND Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious but common complication of type 1 diabetes, is linked to lower IQ scores and worse memory in children with type 1 diabetes, according to a study led by UC Davis Health researchers. The study published Sept. 22 in...
Mood Disorders: How Understanding Underlying Mechanisms Enhances Patient Outcomes
Nathan Horek, ND There are a number of theories and models to describe the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying mood disorders. The biology is complex and varied, yet with stepping stones of concrete and comprehensible mechanisms. This can provide distinct targets...
The Earth Loves Your Feet
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE Therefore the warm foot bath with ashes and salt is never to be followed by a cold one. Sebastian Kneipp, 1901, p.183 [Alternate] foot baths are excellent for cold feet, but are also used with...
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Athanasios Psihogios, BA Monique Aucoin, BMSc, ND While many resources and treatments for managing malignancy are available for cancer patients, both the disease itself and concomitant therapies can compromise quality of life (QOL). Due to the complexity of...
Stress and Diabetes Linked
A study out of Rice University that was published in Psychoneroendocrinology found a positive link between emotional stress and diabetes that has roots in the brain’s ability to control anxiety. That part of the brain is known as the executive center and also handles...
Why Children Are More Likely to Develop Food Allergies
A study out of the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology and published in the journal Science, researchers may now be able to explain how food tolerance emerges over time in normal individuals. Combining molecular approaches with a long-forgotten model of...
Calorie Restriction May Have Positive Outcomes In Normal Weight Adults
Recently published research in JAMA Network Journal has demonstrated that calorie restriction over a two-year period in adults, can lead to a better quality of life. A recent clinical trial consisted of 220 women and men. They were all considered to be healthy with...
Interview with Sussanna Czeranko, ND on ICNM
Publisher Razi Berry talks with NDNR Nature Cure Editor Dr. Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE, on the upcoming 3rd International Congress on Naturopathic Medicine to be held in Barcelona, Spain July 1-3, 2016. Over 500 healthcare professionals from 160 organizations and...
In Memoriam Helen Overton
Although many recent ND graduates from Bastyr may not recognize her name, Helen Overton was well known and much loved among naturopathic physicians from the mid-1970s through the mid-1990s. She was the widow of Robert Overton, DC, ND, who—along with other respected...
Memories Can Be Intentionally Forgotten
According to a study out of Dartmouth and Princeton Colleges that was published in the journal Psychonomic Bulletin and Review notes that context plays a big role in our memories, both good and bad. The researchers note through a new brain scan people can...
Rapid-response Immune Cells are Fully Prepared Before Invasion Strikes
According to a study by the NIH/National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskelatal and Skin Diseases published in the journal Cell, found that the development of immune cells, called innate lymphoid cells (ILCs), gradually prepares these cells for rapid response to...
Calorie Restriction May Have Positive Outcomes In Normal Weight Adults
Recently published research in JAMA Network Journal has demonstrated that calorie restriction over a two-year period in adults, can lead to a better quality of life. A recent clinical trial consisted of 220 women and men. They were all considered to be healthy with...
Interview with Sussanna Czeranko, ND on ICNM
Publisher Razi Berry talks with NDNR Nature Cure Editor Dr. Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE, on the upcoming 3rd International Congress on Naturopathic Medicine to be held in Barcelona, Spain July 1-3, 2016. Over 500 healthcare professionals from 160 organizations and...
In Memoriam Helen Overton
Although many recent ND graduates from Bastyr may not recognize her name, Helen Overton was well known and much loved among naturopathic physicians from the mid-1970s through the mid-1990s. She was the widow of Robert Overton, DC, ND, who—along with other respected...
Memories Can Be Intentionally Forgotten
According to a study out of Dartmouth and Princeton Colleges that was published in the journal Psychonomic Bulletin and Review notes that context plays a big role in our memories, both good and bad. The researchers note through a new brain scan people can...
Rapid-response Immune Cells are Fully Prepared Before Invasion Strikes
According to a study by the NIH/National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskelatal and Skin Diseases published in the journal Cell, found that the development of immune cells, called innate lymphoid cells (ILCs), gradually prepares these cells for rapid response to...
Increasing Cases of Anaphylaxis Among Children
A new study out of the McGill University Health Center in Montreal, Canada and published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI) notes that anaphylaxis, which is a sudden and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, seems to be increasing among...
Clinical Synergy® Professional Formulas Introduces Comprehensive Line of Dietary Supplements
Clinical Synergy delivers doctor formulated, research driven products exclusively to healthcare practitioners Clinical Synergy® Professional Formulas is proud to announce the launch of their new line of professional supplements, available exclusively to healthcare...
New Autism Blood Biomarker
According to a study by the UT Southwestern Medical Center, researchers have found a new blood biomarker that may aid in earlier diagnosis of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Identifying a biomarker is especially key for ASD since early intervention is...
Fight Chronic Inflammation With These Foods
A new study from the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease has taken an in-depth look at which foods can help prevent chronic inflammation. Inflammation has been linked to many chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease,...
Leaving Footprints of Chronic Pain
A new study from King’s College London examines why chronic pain can persist long after an injury occurs. This new research could potentially explain why even minor injuries can potentially lead to long-lasting pain. Published in the journal Cell Reports, researchers...
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Mitochondrial Complex I Mechanism Revealed
Node Smith, ND Mitochondria are the powerhouses of our cells, generating energy that supports life. A giant molecular proton pump, called complex I, is crucial: It sets in motion a chain of reactions, creating a proton gradient that powers the generation of ATP, the...
Weighted Blankets May Help Your Sleep Problems
Node Smith, ND Weighted blankets are a safe and effective intervention in the treatment of insomnia, according to Swedish researchers who found that insomnia patients with psychiatric disorders experienced reduced insomnia severity, improved sleep and less daytime...





