Student Scholarship Honorable Mention Nicole Gansemer Jennifer Brusewitz, ND Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition primarily affecting the sweat glands. The primary lesions are painful, inflamed,...
Orthopedics Angela Cortal, ND Osteoarthritis (OA) is not only the most common form of arthritis; it is also one of the leading causes of disability among older adults and is the second-most rapidly rising disability-associated disorder. As a result, the “Global...
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Benton Bramwell, ND In Greek and traditional Arabic medicine, Arum palaestinum has a long history of diverse clinical applications, including the treatment of various infections, bone fractures, and cancer. In the 1st century AD, Dioscorides...
Student Scholarship - Second Place Research Review Stephanie Berg, ND Baljit Khamba, ND, MPH Sabrina Koperski, ND In July 2018, J.A., a 54-year-old Caucasian female, presented to the Bastyr University Clinic in San Diego, CA, seeking naturopathic treatment for...
Node Smith, ND Concentrations of antibiotics found in some of the world's rivers exceed 'safe' levels by up to 300 times, the first ever global study has discovered. Researchers looked for 14 commonly used antibiotics in rivers in 72 countries across six continents...
DAN LABRIOLA, ND, PEng The news is good! The number of insurers offering naturopathic coverage with Medicare products will expand significantly with this year’s open enrollment. The lack of Medicare coverage has been an obstacle for elderly patients needing...
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Node Smith, ND Scientists have tried to develop synthetic red blood cells that mimic the favorable properties of natural ones, such as flexibility, oxygen transport and long circulation times. But so far, most artificial red blood cells have had one or a few, but not...
Node Smith, ND Persistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease, finds a new UCL-led study. 'Repetitive negative thinking' (RNT) linked to subsequent cognitive decline In the study of people aged over 55, published in...
Node Smith, ND The presence of dreaming during rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep indicates that memory formation may occur during this sleep stage. But now, researchers from Japan have found that activity in a specific group of neurons is necessary for memory...
Node Smith, ND COVID-19 infection may cause subacute thyroiditis, according to a new case study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. COVID-19 infection may cause subacute thyroiditis Subacute thyroiditis is an inflammatory thyroid...
MILAN, Italy – Researchers may have found a new cause of gluten sensitivity when they discovered that biologically active molecules released by digesting bread and pasta can survive digestion and potentially pass through the gut lining. The research was published in...
Nutrition and proper diet have long been established as critical for eye health as we age. The American Optometric Association (AOA) (1) notes the importance and positive correlation of antioxidants on eye health. The AOA wrote that “adding powerful antioxidants to...
Powerful Oil Delivers 80% EPA+DHA, 90+% Triglycerides Watsonville, California (September 9, 2015) Nordic Naturals, the #1 fish oil in the United States, has introduced its latest innovation—a breakthrough omega-3 oil. This ultra-concentrated EPA+DHA oil in the highly...
Shahram Ayoubzadeh, ND Homeopathy can be considered the treatment of choice for pregnancy, lactation, and all stages of infancy and child development. Homeopathic remedies are among the most harmless of all ingestible substances. In light of its profound effect on the...
BOSTON – A study from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute said drinking two to three cups of caffeinated coffee a day may help prevent the return of colon cancer after treatment, and it may also improve the chances of a cure. This study is the first to make an...
RIO de JANEIRO, Brazil -- A new study has shown vitamin D’s effectiveness when used as a supplement in the immune recovery of HIV patients. Because HIV infection and the common antiretroviral treatment can result in a vitamin D insufficiency, including alterations of...
DALLAS, Texas – Fish oil supplementation improves doctor’s assessment in patient’s health surveys and showed improvement in some circulating inflammatory markers, a study has found. The widely available oral supplement effectiveness in impacting health was tested...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Researchers in Sri Lanka have discovered that the health impacts of black tea depend upon brewing and extraction methods. Tea, the most commonly consumed brewed drink in the world, has a list of active ingredients linked to health benefits, but in...
Cayla M. Bronicheski, MSc Elaine Lewis, BSc, ND Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common chronic inflammatory disease, but with many unknown causes and cures. Also known as idiopathic arthritis, RA is a debilitating autoimmune condition characterized by chronic...
BOSTON – A study from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute said drinking two to three cups of caffeinated coffee a day may help prevent the return of colon cancer after treatment, and it may also improve the chances of a cure. This study is the first to make an...
RIO de JANEIRO, Brazil -- A new study has shown vitamin D’s effectiveness when used as a supplement in the immune recovery of HIV patients. Because HIV infection and the common antiretroviral treatment can result in a vitamin D insufficiency, including alterations of...
DALLAS, Texas – Fish oil supplementation improves doctor’s assessment in patient’s health surveys and showed improvement in some circulating inflammatory markers, a study has found. The widely available oral supplement effectiveness in impacting health was tested...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Researchers in Sri Lanka have discovered that the health impacts of black tea depend upon brewing and extraction methods. Tea, the most commonly consumed brewed drink in the world, has a list of active ingredients linked to health benefits, but in...
Cayla M. Bronicheski, MSc Elaine Lewis, BSc, ND Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common chronic inflammatory disease, but with many unknown causes and cures. Also known as idiopathic arthritis, RA is a debilitating autoimmune condition characterized by chronic...
Phoebe Yin, ND Healthy aging is a hot topic for the growing elderly population across the globe. The current generation of older people is increasingly interested in promoting healthy aging, whether this has to do with managing chronic disease, preventing cancer,...
Jillian Stansbury, ND Autoimmune diseases of the thyroid are on the rise worldwide, believed to be due to nutritional and environmental factors including exposure to heavy metals, organochlorides, pesticides,1 and tobacco smoke.2 Autoimmune thyroid disease, namely...
Darla L. Logan, NMD, MBA The pain of osteoarthritis (OA) can strike any joint, but it seems to be more common in joints that take the brunt of weight-bearing; the most commonly affected joint is the knee. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Sonja M. Halsey Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND, DHANP Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a multisystem disorder involving dopaminergic, noradrenergic, serotoninergic and cholinergic systems, and characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms. It is the second most common...
Alethea Fleming, ND Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a diagnosis that equally challenges clinicians, patients, and family members. The number of patients with this condition is rising rapidly as our population ages. By the year 2040 – only 15 years from now – it is...
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Node Smith, ND Natural health products are used by many people, but almost half of naturopathic patients do not let their primary physician know, says a survey conducted by McMaster University. Surprised to find results haven't changed in over 15 years since previous...
Node Smith, ND Senior author Professor Bryce Vissel, from the UTS Centre for Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine, said his team used novel behavioral, molecular and computational techniques to investigate memories that have not been well-formed, and how the brain...
