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Co-Treating Asthma Patients with Supplements
Evidence for Combination Therapy By Jordan Robertson This article reviews the evidence supporting the integration of nutritional supplements, such as vitamin D, magnesium, and fish oil, in asthma management. Learn how naturopathic approaches can enhance control and...
FDA and FTC Issue Warning Letters to 10 Companies Over Unlawful Diabetes Supplement Claims
March 20, 2025 – In a recent joint action, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to 10 companies accused of illegally marketing dietary supplements with unproven claims to treat, cure, mitigate, or...
Homeopathic Management: Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Coughs
By Sharum Sharif, ND Abstract Homeopathy offers effective management for acute, subacute, and chronic coughs, particularly those arising from infectious and post-infectious conditions. By prioritizing etiology, characteristic symptoms, and the nature of the cough—such...
New Natural Peptide Shows Promise as Ozempic Alternative for Weight Loss
According to a recent study from Stanford University, a newly identified peptide known as BRP may offer a safer alternative to Ozempic for weight loss. Unlike GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic, BRP works independently of the incretin pathway and does not cause...
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Paternal Depression Increases ADHD and Behavioral Risk by 37%
Depressed Fathers Raise Behavioral and Social Risk in School-Aged Children Children whose fathers had depression at age 5 were up to 37% more likely to develop hyperactivity, oppositional behaviors, and ADHD symptoms by age 9, based on teacher reports. These children...
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Gene Therapy Solution to Chronic Pain?
NODE SMITH, ND A gene therapy for chronic pain could offer a safer, non-addictive alternative to opioids. Researchers at the University of California San Diego developed the new therapy, which works by temporarily repressing a gene involved in sensing pain. It...
Catnip as a Bug Repellant
NODE SMITH, ND New collaborative research from Northwestern University and Lund University may have people heading to their backyard instead of the store at the outset of this year's mosquito season. Often used as an additive for cat toys and treats due to its...
How to Improve the Way you ‘Daydream’
NODE SMITH, ND Did you daydream as a kid, maybe even get in trouble for it? If you find it harder to be pleasantly lost in your thoughts these days, you're not alone. "This is part of our cognitive toolkit that's underdeveloped, and it's kind of sad," said Erin...
Intellectual Disability is Second Greatest Risk for Death From COVID-19
NODE SMITH, ND Intellectual disability puts individuals at higher risk of dying earlier in life than the general population, for a variety of medical and institutional reasons. A new study from Jefferson Health examined how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected this...
News on New Male Contraceptive Pill
NODE SMITH, ND In a new paper published by Nature Communications, The Lundquist Institute (TLI) Investigator Wei Yan, MD, PhD, and his research colleagues spell out an innovative strategy that has led to the discovery of a natural compound as a safe, effective and...
THC May Stay in Breast Milk Up to Six Weeks
NODE SMITH, ND In a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers at Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) have found that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of marijuana, stays in breast milk for up to six weeks, further...
Patients May be Receptive to Getting Care from Robots
NODE SMITH, ND In the era of social distancing, using robots for some health care interactions is a promising way to reduce in-person contact between health care workers and sick patients. However, a key question that needs to be answered is how patients will react to...
Gut Microbiome and Metabolism of Processed Foods
NODE SMITH, ND Studies of the microbiome in the human gut focus mainly on bacteria. Other microbes that are also present in the gut -- viruses, protists, archaea and fungi -- have been largely overlooked. New research in mice now points to a significant role for fungi...
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Depression Appears 8 Years Before Pain Begins
Study Confirms Naturopathic Understanding of Depression-Pain Connection A 21-year longitudinal study tracking over 7,300 adults has documented that depression symptoms begin rising significantly up to eight years before pain develops. Published in eClinicalMedicine by...
Resolving Acne Vulgaris Through Gut and Hormone Support: A Case Study
By Chelsea Smithback, ND Introduction Acne vulgaris is a very common skin condition, with a prevalence rate ranging from 25% to 95% among adolescents. It is more common in males than females. Acne can persist into adulthood or have a delayed onset during this stage of...
Targeting Menopausal Acne: Hormone Balancing and Skin Barrier Support in Practice
Aarti Patel, ND ABSTRACT This case study explores menopausal acne in a 55-year-old female with severe skin barrier damage from a history of using medical-grade prescription, as well as over-the-counter acne topicals, along with a more recent history of supplementing...
Mechanisms of Aging and Neurodegeneration
Exploring Thiamine Deficiency, Catecholamine Toxicity, and Angiotensin II Quinn Rivet, ND Exploring how thiamine deficiency, catecholamine-induced neurotoxicity, and Angiotensin II contribute to neurodegeneration and aging in the brain. Introduction This paper aims to...
Hormone Regulator of Low-Protein Diet Benefits
From Pennington Biomedical Research Center A single hormone appears to coordinate the lifespan extension produced by a low-protein diet. A new study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center, published in the journal Nature Communications, found that reducing the...
Gut Microbiome Can Tell Us About Concussion Status
From Houston Methodist A recently published study by Houston Methodist scientists suggests telltale signs of concussions might be found in the gut. By taking blood, stool and saliva samples from 33 Rice University football players, the researchers were able to examine...
Increased Chemical Exposure in Pregnant Women
From University of California - San Francisco A national study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women over 12 years found rising exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides that may be harmful to development. Many of the chemicals that the women...
PIH Academy Announces New Course for 2022, “Thriving in the 21st Century: A Physiology Before Pharmacology Approach.”
Six highly respected lecturers deliver online continuing education on the principles and practice of Physiology Before Pharmacology as the basis of functional medicine in practice. ASHBURN, VA – PERQUE Integrative Health (PIH) Academy has announced that...
The Homeopathy PARQ: Managing Patient Expectations
JARED C. PISTOIA, ND The PARQ – a form of informed consent for patients – is an important and necessary component of every treatment plan, but especially those that include homeopathic medicines. An acronym that stands for “procedures, alternatives, risks, and...
Botanicals for Graves’ Disease
Botanicals for Graves’ Disease An Herbal Case Study BRIAN KEENAN, ND, LAC During my early years as a clinical intern I was tasked with seeing a new patient who was considered difficult. She was irritable, untrusting, and many in the clinic had...
Melatonin & Glucose Homeostasis
A Complex Relationship GINA BROWN RICK BHIM, ND, CCNM Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a global health concern, affecting over 462 million individuals worldwide.1 It is a widely common condition in clinical practice and is a significant burden on the healthcare...
Linking Heart Disease in People with Diabetes Using Gene Mapping
From American Heart Association A risk score based on a gene map predicted the likelihood of high blood pressure leading to heart problems or stroke in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed...
Exploring Electrical Synapses in the Brain
From Max-Planck-Gesellschaft They are part of the brain of almost every animal species, yet they remain usually invisible even under the electron microscope. "Electrical synapses are like the dark matter of the brain," says Alexander Borst, director at the MPI for...
Women’s Health Masterclass
Finding The Sweet Spot In Clinical Decision Making With guest panelists: Dr Tori Hudson | Dr Lise AlschulerDr Jaclyn Chasse | Dr Jodie Peacock The Women's Health Masterclass Join Us For This Live Digital Event North America's leading practitioners in Women's...
Botanicals for Graves’ Disease
Botanicals for Graves’ Disease An Herbal Case Study BRIAN KEENAN, ND, LAC During my early years as a clinical intern I was tasked with seeing a new patient who was considered difficult. She was irritable, untrusting, and many in the clinic had...
Melatonin & Glucose Homeostasis
A Complex Relationship GINA BROWN RICK BHIM, ND, CCNM Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a global health concern, affecting over 462 million individuals worldwide.1 It is a widely common condition in clinical practice and is a significant burden on the healthcare...
Linking Heart Disease in People with Diabetes Using Gene Mapping
From American Heart Association A risk score based on a gene map predicted the likelihood of high blood pressure leading to heart problems or stroke in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed...
Exploring Electrical Synapses in the Brain
From Max-Planck-Gesellschaft They are part of the brain of almost every animal species, yet they remain usually invisible even under the electron microscope. "Electrical synapses are like the dark matter of the brain," says Alexander Borst, director at the MPI for...
Women’s Health Masterclass
Finding The Sweet Spot In Clinical Decision Making With guest panelists: Dr Tori Hudson | Dr Lise AlschulerDr Jaclyn Chasse | Dr Jodie Peacock The Women's Health Masterclass Join Us For This Live Digital Event North America's leading practitioners in Women's...
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Quercetin, Vitamin C, and Beyond
Helping Patients Through the Allergy Season HOLLY LUCILLE, ND, RN Abstract Seasonal allergies and chronic respiratory conditions often involve immune overreaction, leading to histamine release, inflammation, and persistent discomfort. This article reviews...
Understanding the “Chocolate Tree”
From University of Würzburg Cacao has long been a sought-after raw material for the world's food industry. At first glance, it therefore seems surprising that biology knows little about the pollination of the cacao tree -- although it is precisely this process that is...
How Political Orientation Shapes How We Perceive Others
From University of Toronto A new U of T Scarborough study finds that liberals and conservatives differ in how they perceive dominance in women, which may influence their likelihood to vote them into political office. "We found that conservatives and liberals read...
Screening for Colorectal Cancer Earlier than 50 May be a Good Idea
From Massachusetts General Hospital Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) in women before the age of 50 can significantly reduce the risk of CRC compared to those who have no endoscopic screening or decide to initiate testing at age 50, according to a new study from...
ChromaDex External Research Program (CERP™) Celebrates Over 250 Research Agreements With 235+ Researchers Around the World
ChromaDex’s research and development program reaches over 250 material transfer agreements (MTAs) on Niagen® and other ingredients, marking a milestone in NAD+ research LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ChromaDex Corp. (NASDAQ:CDXC) today celebrates over 250...
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Animal-Based Foods Essential for Child Health and Development
Nutrient-rich foods Like Meat and Dairy Support Growth and Immunity Animal-source foods (ASFs) such as meat, dairy, and eggs are essential for children's growth, development, and immune function. These foods provide bioavailable nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin...
Kale and Tea Compound Found to Be Most Effective at Reducing Inflammation
Study Identifies Flavonoids That Enhance Immune Regulation Kaempferol, a flavonoid found in kale, tea, spinach, and broccoli, significantly reduces inflammation by promoting immune regulation, according to research published in Allergy. The study screened over 40...



