Node Smith, ND There is concern about the misuse of the sedative anti-anxiety medication alprazolam (Xanax®) because of the "high" it can create. A new British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology study found that non-medical use of alprazolam in the United Kingdom is a...

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International Research Study: Shifting the Circadian Rhythm of ‘Night Owls’
Node Smith, ND A simple tweak to the sleeping patterns of 'night owls' - people with extreme late sleeping and waking habits - could lead to significant improvements in sleep/wake timings, improved performance in the mornings, better eating habits and a decrease in...
Dopamine Levels Affect Chronic Inflammation, Which Decreases Motivation
Node Smith, ND Motivation. It’s a common obstacle for many individuals striving to better their health. And a new research study suggests that chronic inflammation impacts dopaminergic signalling in the brain, thus impacting motivational drive. Chronic inflammation...
Transgender No Longer a “Mental Disorder,” and Other ICD-11 Changes
Node Smith, ND The WHO met last week for its week long annual meeting, which included approval of the ICD-11 coding system. The most overarching component of the new system will be its online accessibility, which is intended to create consistency in diagnosis and...
Body Fat Drastically Increases Risk of Bypass Surgery
Node Smith, ND New research presented at this year's Euroanaesthesia congress in Vienna, Austria (1-3 June) shows that mortality in patients who had undergone heart bypass surgery was over 4 times higher in individuals with a high body fat mass, while body mass index...
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Research Discusses Six Stages of Engagement Regarding ADHD Treatment
NODE SMITH, ND Six stages of engagement in treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been reported by researchers at Boston Medical Center based on a diverse study, inclusive of parents of predominantly racial and ethnic minority children with...
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Mycotoxins & the Brain
Lauren Tessier, ND If you’ve worked with people suffering from mold and mycotoxin exposure, you are aware of the vast array of symptoms they report. It is not uncommon for people to experience a litany of cognitive symptoms, including, but not limited...
How to Think Like an ND, Part 1
JAMES SENSENIG, ND JARED L. ZEFF, ND, VNMI, LAC This article joins a series of articles in NDNR that are based on transcripts of the Naturopathic Medicine Institute (NMI)’s Wednesday morning call-in program, The Vital Conversation. The program is hosted by...
Keeping Calm and Carrying On: Will the Walls of Medical Education Come Tumbling Down?
DAVID J. SCHLEICH, PHD There are many aspects of naturopathic medical education which are being reviewed, repurposed, and reorganized right now. In the flurry of change and activity, thought leaders from outside our own community can...
Charles: A Case Study
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Charles, a man in his mid-50s, presented to my office in early 2018. He was tall, lean, and appeared to be in good physical condition. “My wife has noticed a substantial curvature of my erect penis,”...
A Healthy Brain: Keeping Our Men Thinking Clearly with Age
Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG) Cognitive function is a reflection of a person’s overall health and wellness, including a decline. Normal cognitive decline consists of mild changes in the rate of information processing and new learning, as well as mild changes in...
From Culinary Lab to Table: Garnishing Conventional Therapies
Lisa Price, ND Appetizer: Wild Mushroom Pâté on Whole Grain Crackers Salad: Artichoke, Asparagus & Hazelnut Salad Entrée: Chili Paste Salmon cooked in coconut milk over Fennel Root Dessert: Brownies (no sugar) Beverage: Crisp Cranberry (coconut water with a splash...
Whack-a-Mole: The Future of Naturopathic Medical Education
David J. Schleich, PhD I’m hoping that by the end of the decade we might have amped up enough to catch up. Even then, though, we may still be worried about how to keep our naturopathic education programs fine-tuned to what is needed in the healthcare landscape. At the...
Body Fat in Men: A Measure of Leanness and Longevity
Richard Maurer, ND Sully, a 58-year-old adventurous and healthy man, shared his confusion with me at our first visit. His primary care doctor recommended a statin, on top of his current aspirin and beta-blocker, because of his heart disease risk and cholesterol. But...
Naturopathy’s Chicago Champion Dr Carl Strueh
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE To individualize, i.e., combine these various agencies [pure air, proper food, regular exercises, sunlight and baths] into a system, which conforms, with the condition of each individual patient, is the art of the physician. Carl Strueh,...
Nominations Now Open | 2015 Living Legends Nominations
Do you know a naturopathic medical professional who deserves to be called a "Living Legend?" Nominate them today! The Living Legends Selection Committee of NCNM and OANP seeks your nominations for the 2015 Living Legend Award for lifetime service and achievement. Any...
New Brain Exercise Book by Dr. Smith
Chicago - Fraser Smith, BA, MATD, ND, assistant dean for naturopathic medicine at National University of Health Sciences (NUHS), has released a new book titled, “The Complete Brain Exercise Book.” It offers a strategy to train your brain, improve memory, language,...
Organic Regenerative Agriculture Can Ease World Hunger and Reverse Global Warming
On #WorldFoodDay, International Experts Say Fossil Fuel Reduction Isn’t Enough; Survival Requires that We Also Restore the Capacity of the World’s Soils to Sequester Carbon and to Feed Vulnerable Populations WASHINGTON D.C. — The nonprofit organization Regeneration...
In Remembrance of Dr. Mubina Jiwa, ND
CAND shares recent passing of a beloved naturopathic doctor, friend and colleague With great sadness the CAND alerts members of the passing of Dr. Mubina Jiwa, ND (Ontario). Dr. Jiwa was a long-standing member and supporter of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic...
Nordic Naturals® Introduces Postnatal Omega-3
Meaningful Levels of EPA Support a Positive Mood after Childbirth Watsonville, CA (October 13, 2015) Leading omega-3 supplement manufacturer Nordic Naturals has launched Postnatal Omega-3, a first-of-its-kind product for new moms that combines meaningful levels of...
Nominations Now Open | 2015 Living Legends Nominations
Do you know a naturopathic medical professional who deserves to be called a "Living Legend?" Nominate them today! The Living Legends Selection Committee of NCNM and OANP seeks your nominations for the 2015 Living Legend Award for lifetime service and achievement. Any...
New Brain Exercise Book by Dr. Smith
Chicago - Fraser Smith, BA, MATD, ND, assistant dean for naturopathic medicine at National University of Health Sciences (NUHS), has released a new book titled, “The Complete Brain Exercise Book.” It offers a strategy to train your brain, improve memory, language,...
Organic Regenerative Agriculture Can Ease World Hunger and Reverse Global Warming
On #WorldFoodDay, International Experts Say Fossil Fuel Reduction Isn’t Enough; Survival Requires that We Also Restore the Capacity of the World’s Soils to Sequester Carbon and to Feed Vulnerable Populations WASHINGTON D.C. — The nonprofit organization Regeneration...
In Remembrance of Dr. Mubina Jiwa, ND
CAND shares recent passing of a beloved naturopathic doctor, friend and colleague With great sadness the CAND alerts members of the passing of Dr. Mubina Jiwa, ND (Ontario). Dr. Jiwa was a long-standing member and supporter of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic...
Nordic Naturals® Introduces Postnatal Omega-3
Meaningful Levels of EPA Support a Positive Mood after Childbirth Watsonville, CA (October 13, 2015) Leading omega-3 supplement manufacturer Nordic Naturals has launched Postnatal Omega-3, a first-of-its-kind product for new moms that combines meaningful levels of...
Important Factors in Naturopathic Professional Formation (part 4 in a series)
Canadian naturopathic doctors faced a bumpy road in trying to position their naturopathic college in the higher education landscape. Understanding and defining the formation of naturopathy as a heterodox system of naturopathic medicine exhibits some of what Geiger...
Nordic Naturals® Launches ProOmega® 2000 Featuring Highest-Concentration, Triglyceride-Form Omega-3 Oil
Watsonville, CA (October 6, 2015) Nordic Naturals, the leading manufacturer of omega-3 supplements, introduces ProOmega 2000, its most potent soft gel formulation to date. The product utilizes the company’s exclusive new breakthrough omega-3 fish oil, which is...
Natural Partners Now Offers Online Dispensaries to Healthcare Practitioners
Through innovative, personalized websites powered by Natural Partners, patients can now enjoy direct access to professional-grade vitamins and supplements under the connected care of licensed healthcare practitioners Scottsdale, AZ (October 6, 2015) – For the past 20...
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Birth Defects Caused by Flame Retardant?
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...
Vast Majority of Americans Stress About Country’s Future
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...






