Node Smith, ND Extracts from the seeds of the Ginkgo biloba tree show antibacterial activity on pathogens that can cause skin infections such as acne, psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema, a study at Emory University finds. Frontiers in Microbiology is publishing the...

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Philanthropy & Naturopathic Medicine: What Gives?
Education David J. Schleich, PhD Because the healthcare and higher-education sectors are in turmoil and many are worried, the role of philanthropy to keep it all going is important to understand. As enrollments in the education sector contract for a while, the value...
Friedrich Eduard Bilz (1842-1922)
Nature Cure Clinical Pearls Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE It is Nature that cures, not we. ~ Friedrich E. Bilz, 1898, p.6 Our only task then is to aid this vital power, and the subject of this present work is to thoroughly teach how it may be done. ~ Friedrich E. Bilz,...
UBCNM Program Closure: A Canary in a Coal Mine?
Open Letter to the Profession David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN, IFMCP, FACN By now many of you are undoubtedly aware of the decision by the University of Bridgeport (UB) to cease further enrollment and complete a “teach-out” in its 20-year old naturopathic medical...
Tell Me Your Story: Narrative Medicine in the Therapeutic Relationship
Tolle Totum Lauren (McKinney) Mandych Paul Epstein, ND Before every session, I take a moment to remember my humanity. There is no experience that this man has that I cannot share with him, no fear that I cannot understand, no suffering that I cannot care about,...
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Gut Bacteria in ‘Preemies’ May Be Causing Neurological Damage
NODE SMITH, ND Extremely premature infants are at a high risk for brain damage. Researchers have now found possible targets for the early treatment of such damage outside the brain: Bacteria in the gut of premature infants may play a key role. The research team found...
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Low Vit D May Increase Risk of COVID-19 Infection
Node Smith, ND A new study has found an association between averaging low levels of vitamin D and high numbers of COVID-19 cases and mortality rates across 20 European countries. Average low levels of vitamin D and high numbers of COVID-19 cases and mortality rates...
CoQ10 Could Help Reduce Harm From BPA
Node Smith, ND Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), an industrial chemical used to make certain plastics and resins, inner coatings for food cans and bottle tops, thermal paper used in store receipts, dental sealants and so on, is a concern because of possible adverse...
Smoking May Promote COVID-19 Infection
Node Smith, ND Previous data from COVID-19 patients suggests that cigarette smokers are more likely to have health complications. One possible reason, researchers report May 15 in the journal Developmental Cell, is that smoking increases the gene expression of...
Biodegradable for Protective Masks
Node Smith, ND The CSIC's associated unit in Polymer Technology at the Universitat Jaume I, directed by Luis Cabedo from the Department of System Engineering and Design, is participating in a project led by the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA) of...
Rare Mutation Causes Vitamin A Deficiency, Eye Deformities
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Scientists at the University of California and University of Michigan have identified protein mutations that result in birth defects in the eyes. By mapping sequences of family DNA in unrelated families who have suffered from congenital eye...
The Healing Power of Mindfulness
Jody Stanislaw, ND As doctors, we’ve been well trained to support the healing of the physical body. We instruct our patients to change their diets to improve digestion, we give cleansing protocols to improve liver function, prescribe herbs to balance hormones, and...
Worms and Germs Lead to Better Immune Function
DURHAM, N.C. – There is a growing consensus among doctors that a healthy gut, even with some species of worms, may offer protection against some allergies and autoimmune problems. Research has shown that germs from healthy people can be used to heal sick people who...
FDA Safety Problems Prompted Review of Homeopathic Remedies
WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration in April met with supporters and critics of Zicam Allergy Relief and Cold-Eeze to discuss the homeopathic remedies that are protected by federal law, but remain unaccepted by mainstream medicine. The agency is reviewing...
Low Vitamin D Linked to Worse Prognosis in Type of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A new study has linked low vitamin D to bad prognosis of non-Hodgkin lymphomas. The research, done at The Wilmot Cancer Institute, identifies a link between the lack of vitamin D and this type of cancer. Findings were published in the Journal of...
Ironing Out Oxidative Stress
ZURICH -- Boosting levels of vitamin E can reduce oxidative stress damage to the immune system, claims a study published online in the March edition of The Journal of Experimental Medicine. Causes of oxidative stress include UV radiation, air pollution, drinking and...
Connection Between Age-related Cognitive Decline and Dopamine Levels
While scientists broadly accept cognitive decline to be a natural part of aging, a new study is showing a strong link between dopamine and brain function in both younger and older adults. Findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences....
Added Sugars: Public Health Enemy # 1
Added sugar is being credited with plunging Americans into a major health crisis as it is being directly linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. Children fed products high in sugar and high fructose corn syrup are becoming obese and...
European Project Proposes Home-based Treatment of Autism
The European Commission is funding a project that, if successful, will bring more effective treatment for autism home --- where technology may help children thrive. The MICHELANGELO project will make assessment and therapy of autism a patient-centric home-based...
Clinical studies show CHORI-bar results in broad scale health improvements
OAKLAND, Calif. – A doctor at Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute has invented a fruit-based, fiber-dense supplement bar that he said improves metabolism in overweight and obese adults. He also claims when it is consumed over two months will reduce the risk...
Ironing Out Oxidative Stress
ZURICH -- Boosting levels of vitamin E can reduce oxidative stress damage to the immune system, claims a study published online in the March edition of The Journal of Experimental Medicine. Causes of oxidative stress include UV radiation, air pollution, drinking and...
Connection Between Age-related Cognitive Decline and Dopamine Levels
While scientists broadly accept cognitive decline to be a natural part of aging, a new study is showing a strong link between dopamine and brain function in both younger and older adults. Findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences....
Added Sugars: Public Health Enemy # 1
Added sugar is being credited with plunging Americans into a major health crisis as it is being directly linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. Children fed products high in sugar and high fructose corn syrup are becoming obese and...
European Project Proposes Home-based Treatment of Autism
The European Commission is funding a project that, if successful, will bring more effective treatment for autism home --- where technology may help children thrive. The MICHELANGELO project will make assessment and therapy of autism a patient-centric home-based...
Clinical studies show CHORI-bar results in broad scale health improvements
OAKLAND, Calif. – A doctor at Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute has invented a fruit-based, fiber-dense supplement bar that he said improves metabolism in overweight and obese adults. He also claims when it is consumed over two months will reduce the risk...
Merging Medicine XVIII 2016 Spring Conference Call For Abstracts
Call for Abstracts: Due Friday July 24, 2015 Event: CNDA's Merging Medicine XVIII Topic: Naturopathic Primary Care Update Date: Spring 2016 Location: California The California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA) is holding its Merging Medicine XVIII conference on...
When it Comes to Hearing, Diet May Trump Noise Exposure
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Researchers have found a link between healthy eating and hearing. The study, done at the University of Florida, looked at eating habits of participants in a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey because the leading author noticed a...
Is The Systematic Review Process Adequate in Evaluating Probiotic Food Claims
Scientists have reviewed the process of evaluating health claims on probiotic foods in the European Union by evaluating the systematic review process and its impact on the subject. Their conclusions were published in February’s edition of Nutrition Journal. What they...
Ways to Avoid Catching Diseases From Pets
COLUMBUS, Ohio – If a person suffers from a compromised immune system they might want to be selective about what kind of animal companion they choose, according to a study from Ohio State University OSU and partner institutions compiled information from more than 500...
Western Lifestyle vs. Traditional: Who has a Healthier gut?
ALBERTA, Canada – A modern, Western lifestyle diminishes the gut’s healthy gut microbe diversity, a study from the University of Alberta has found. The research was published in the April 28 edition of Cell Reports. Gut bacteria are important for health, but differing...
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COVID-19 May Lead to Delirium and PTSD
Node Smith, ND People taken ill by coronavirus infections may experience psychiatric problems while hospitalized and potentially after they recover, suggests an analysis of past research led by the UCL Institute of Mental Health with King's College London...
How the Coronavirus Transferred From Animals to Humans
Node Smith, ND A team of scientists studying the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that has caused the COVID-19 pandemic, found that it was especially well-suited to jump from animals to humans by shapeshifting as it gained the ability to infect human cells. Virus was...




