Naturopathic Perspective Jim Massey, ND, HANP We find ourselves living in a most tumultuous time of our human civilization. We face a fork in the road, where we can either move forward and work together or we can further separate ourselves from one another and risk...

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CBD Cases & Clinical Pearls: Anxiety & Depression
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Pleasure as Medicine: A Case Study
Tolle Causam Nicola Dehlinger, ND Jane is a 48-year-old woman who presented to clinic with anxiety. She had experienced anxiety since childhood, but it went undiagnosed until 2008, when she had her first full-blown panic attack. She also had severe endometriosis and...
The AANMC at 20: Crossing to the Next Decade
Education David J. Schleich, PhD Since 2001 the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) has been promoting the naturopathic profession in North America from its educational perch. One top-of-mind focus all this time has been recruitment of new...
Holistic Use of CBD for Acne
Integrative Cannabis Rob Streisfeld, NMD Don’t judge a book by its cover. I am sure you’ve heard this phrase many times, but if the cover being referred to is the health of a person’s skin, you might actually understand that what’s inside has a direct relationship to...
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Overeating is NOT Causing Obesity
NODE SMITH, ND Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that obesity affects more than 40% of American adults, placing them at higher risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. The USDA's Dietary...
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World Literacy Foundation Announces “Netflix” type Platform for Educators
Node Smith, ND The World Literacy Foundation announced today the development of an interactive "Netflix" type platform to equip educators with resources that have been affected by the indefinite school lock down as a result of COVID-19. Streaming service was born out...
Heavy Drinking Affects Decision Making the Following Day
Node Smith, ND A new study from psychologists at the University of Bath highlights the true impact of heavy drinking on our ability to plan, set goals and make decisions the following day. Published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, the study provides new evidence...
Warning of Equating COVID-19 with HAPE
Node Smith, ND Early reports of COVID-19 symptoms and the compelling need to quickly identify treatment options and curb the growing number of critically ill patients have led to erroneous and potentially dangerous comparisons between COVID-19 and other respiratory...
Study Links Dietary Selenium and Outcome of COVID-19
Margaret Rayman, Professor of Nutritional Medicine at the University of Surrey, said: “Given the history of viral infections associated with selenium deficiency, we wondered whether the appearance of COVID-19 in China could possibly be linked to the belt of selenium deficiency that runs from the north-east to the south-west of the country.”
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...
NCNM Receives $3 million for NIH Research Grants
Helfgott Research Institute Begins Multiple Sclerosis & Inter-Disciplinary Research Studies PORTLAND, Ore. (June 10, 2015)—The National Institutes of Health, through the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), has awarded $3,092,898 to...
Ortho Molecular Products Marks Five Years of Partnership with Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
WOODSTOCK, IL— Since its inception, Ortho Molecular Products has been a strong proponent of naturopathic medicine. The holistic approach to health is aligned with the Ortho Molecular Products mission of lifestyle as medicine. This year marks the company’s fifth year...
Some Heartburn Drugs may Boost Risk of Heart Attack
STANFORD, Calif. – A new study from Stanford University is suggesting that some heartburn drugs can boost the risk of heart attack. The findings are published in the June edition of PLOS One. The results of a large data-mining study has linked proton-pump inhibitors,...
Stimwave Receives FDA Approval for High Frequency IDE
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New Teaching Greenhouse Will Enhance Native Plant Education at Bastyr
A $100,000 grant from The Seattle Rotary Service Foundation will fund the construction as part of the Sacred Seeds Ethnobotanical Trail and Garden Kenmore, Wash. (June 9, 2015) — Thanks to a generous grant from The Seattle Rotary Service Foundation, the 51-acre campus...
NCNM Receives $3 million for NIH Research Grants
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Ortho Molecular Products Marks Five Years of Partnership with Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
WOODSTOCK, IL— Since its inception, Ortho Molecular Products has been a strong proponent of naturopathic medicine. The holistic approach to health is aligned with the Ortho Molecular Products mission of lifestyle as medicine. This year marks the company’s fifth year...
Some Heartburn Drugs may Boost Risk of Heart Attack
STANFORD, Calif. – A new study from Stanford University is suggesting that some heartburn drugs can boost the risk of heart attack. The findings are published in the June edition of PLOS One. The results of a large data-mining study has linked proton-pump inhibitors,...
Stimwave Receives FDA Approval for High Frequency IDE
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New Teaching Greenhouse Will Enhance Native Plant Education at Bastyr
A $100,000 grant from The Seattle Rotary Service Foundation will fund the construction as part of the Sacred Seeds Ethnobotanical Trail and Garden Kenmore, Wash. (June 9, 2015) — Thanks to a generous grant from The Seattle Rotary Service Foundation, the 51-acre campus...
Vital Nutrients Announces Breakthrough Formula Prostate Health Tx™
Middletown, CT (June 9, 2015) Vital Nutrients is excited to introduce Prostate Health Tx, a brand-new patented formula designed to provide natural support for maintaining normal PSA levels while preserving quality of life.* Developed by leading oncologists, Prostate...
Brain Development Suffers From Lack of Fish oil, Fatty Acids
IRVINE, Calif. – Fatty acids are vital in the development of brain tissue, according to researchers at the University of California at Irvine. Their research is indicating there is a dietary link for proper pre and postnatal growth. Their findings were published in...
Selenide Protects Heart Muscle After Cardiac Arrest
SEATTLE – The essential nutrient selenium, when given intravenously in the wake of a heart attack, can repair damage caused by insufficient blood supply to the organ. This discovery was made by scientists at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle....
HPA Repair: The Adrenal Reset Diet
Alan Christianson, NMD A PubMed search brings up over 4000 articles from the last 5 years alone that explore the consequences of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis dysfunction. It has been shown1 to underlie most causes of poor health, disability, and early...
Dermal Absorption of Essential Oils
Timothy Miller, ND, RA For one reason or another, many of us have applied essential oils topically, either neat (undiluted) or as a blend in a carrier. The integumentary system is designed as a selectively permeable barrier to protect the human organism from its...
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A Molecule that May Stop Drug Cravings
Node Smith, ND Duke University researchers have developed a synthetic molecule that selectively dampens the physiological rewards of cocaine in mice. It also may represent a new class of drugs that could be more specific with fewer side effects than current...
What Happens in the Brain to ‘Disconnect’ During Sleep?
Node Smith, ND During sleep and under anesthesia, we rarely respond to such external stimuli as sounds even though our brains remain highly active. Now, a series of new studies by researchers at Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine and Sagol School of...



