By Heather Tynan, ND If you know herbs and heart health, you know hawthorn (Crataegus spp). This plant is well known for its gentle yet powerful tonification effects on the heart and the entire cardiovascular system, notably its ability to moderately lower blood...
How to Reduce Risk in Pregnancy and Prevent Future Cardiovascular Disease By Alexsia Priolo Introduction Pregnancy places significant physiologic stress on the cardiovascular system, prompting structural and hemodynamic changes to manage increased blood volume and...
Botanical and Nutrient Therapies By Alexandra Mele, ND This article explores the case of a 76-year-old patient with treatment-resistant paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. It highlights how botanical medicines and nutrient therapies complement conventional care, including...
Issue Details Volume 20 | Issue No.01Published: Jan 2025Theme: Women’s HealthISSN: 2169-1622 [simplebooklet src="https://simplebooklet.com/embed.php?wpKey=TfHb8yHXoODbAWSBz3m4Ju&source=wordpress" width="986" height="637"] We are excited to present the official...
New research shows that tiny plastic particles in soil and water can increase the amount of toxic chemicals plants and human cells absorb, raising fresh concerns about food safety. Two studies from Rutgers Health found that lettuce exposed to both micro- and...
Three traditional formulas improve chest symptoms, fatigue, and cough duration in COVID-19 patients In 57 clinical trials, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) reduced fever duration by up to 2.2 days, accelerated viral clearance, and improved lung recovery on chest CT...
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...
NODE SMITH, ND A research team led by Chunshui Yu and Mulin Jun Li of Tianjin Medical University has discovered two new genes potentially involved in Alzheimer's disease. They identified them by exploring which genes were turned on and off in the hippocampus of people...
NODE SMITH, ND A new study suggests that, while atheists and theists share moral values related to protecting vulnerable individuals, atheists are less likely to endorse values that promote group cohesion and more inclined to judge the morality of actions based on...
NODE SMITH, ND Small changes to people's writing style can reveal which social group they "belong to" at a given moment, new research shows. Groups are central to human identity, and most people are part of multiple groups based on shared interests or characteristics...
NODE SMITH, ND Propranolol, a drug that is efficacious against infantile haemangiomas ("strawberry naevi," resembling birthmarks), can also be used to treat cerebral cavernous malformations, a condition characterized by misshapen blood vessels in the brain and...
NODE SMITH, ND A team of researchers from the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography and their collaborators have revealed that the abundant microbes living in ancient sediment below the seafloor are sustained primarily by chemicals created by...
NODE SMITH, ND Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have shed light on what causes herpes simplex virus to flare up, explaining how stress, illness and even sunburn can trigger unwanted outbreaks. The discovery could lead to new ways to prevent...
NODE SMITH, ND Subconsciously, our bodies keep time for us through an ancient means -- the circadian clock. A new University of California, Irvine-led article reviews how the clock controls various aspects of homeostasis, and how organs coordinate their function over...
Issue Details Volume 20 | Issue No.05Published: May 2025Theme: Mental Health and InsomniaISSN: 2169-1622 [simplebooklet src="https://simplebooklet.com/embed.php?wpKey=xbnZ815tnZmF3SIlTBBI6f&source=wordpress" width="100%" height="637"]
Neuroscience Reveals Lasting Damage from Physical Discipline A Comprehensive 2025 Meta-Analysis Reveals Physical Punishment Activates Toxic Stress, Causes Structural Brain Damage, and Leads to Emotional and Behavioral Dysfunction Pain as a Protective Biological Signal...
Carrie Phillips, ND Introduction As naturopathic physicians, we recognize that medicine is both an art and a science. It requires clinical reasoning, empirical evidence, and intuition that comes from experience. This balance is reflected in our practice, which is a...
Vaccine Immune Response Interferes with Female Reproductive Cycle 2025 JAMA Study Reveals Direct Evidence of Neuroendocrine Effects The 2025 study published in JAMA Network Open provides clear evidence that vaccines affect brain regulatory systems. Researchers...
NICOLE CAIN, ND, MA MICHELLE MADDUX, ND Anxiety and depression are not new issues for human beings. However, their prevalence has been increasing at shocking rates over the past few years. Preliminary data estimates that depression rates have tripled since...
JOYCE KNIEFF, ND, EAMP, RH(AHG) Sleep problems have long been a common complaint. Global studies estimate that it has historically affected from 10-30% of the general population.1 Recently, global uncertainty has increased and this prevalence is estimated to be...
AMY CHADWICK, ND Adaptability is essential for survival. But responding to stressors, or more importantly, thriving mentally, emotionally, and physically, is not simply a reflexive action of constricted default modes. Adaptability, as we tend to discuss it in clinical...
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Fans of ASMR videos are more likely to be sensitive to their surroundings and feelings, University of Essex research has revealed. ASMR, which stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, has swept the internet with millions watching viral...
ETH ZURICH A team of ETH researchers led by Athina Anastasaki have succeeded in breaking down plastic into its molecular building blocks and in recovering over 90 percent of them -- a first step towards genuine plastic recycling. The chemical industry has a long...
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS Increased levels of blood fats in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity are more harmful than previously thought, a new study has found. In patients with metabolic diseases, elevated fat levels in the blood create stress in muscle cells -- a...
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - SAN FRANCISCO The lethargy that many Alzheimer's patients experience is caused not by a lack of sleep, but rather by the degeneration of a type of neuron that keeps us awake, according to a study that also confirms the tau protein is behind...
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL Observational research has suggested that light alcohol consumption may provide heart-related health benefits, but in a large study published in JAMA Network Open, alcohol intake at all levels was linked with higher risks of...
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY When we make complex decisions, we have to take many factors into account. Some choices have a high payoff but carry potential risks; others are lower risk but may have a lower reward associated with them. A new study from MIT...
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IRVING MEDICAL CENTER A new type of ultraviolet light that is safe for people took less than five minutes to reduce the level of indoor airborne microbes by more than 98%, a joint study by scientists at Columbia University Vagelos College of...
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS Increased levels of blood fats in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity are more harmful than previously thought, a new study has found. In patients with metabolic diseases, elevated fat levels in the blood create stress in muscle cells -- a...
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - SAN FRANCISCO The lethargy that many Alzheimer's patients experience is caused not by a lack of sleep, but rather by the degeneration of a type of neuron that keeps us awake, according to a study that also confirms the tau protein is behind...
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL Observational research has suggested that light alcohol consumption may provide heart-related health benefits, but in a large study published in JAMA Network Open, alcohol intake at all levels was linked with higher risks of...
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY When we make complex decisions, we have to take many factors into account. Some choices have a high payoff but carry potential risks; others are lower risk but may have a lower reward associated with them. A new study from MIT...
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IRVING MEDICAL CENTER A new type of ultraviolet light that is safe for people took less than five minutes to reduce the level of indoor airborne microbes by more than 98%, a joint study by scientists at Columbia University Vagelos College of...
MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT Have you ever wondered what the millions of neurons in your brain are doing when you ponder a favorite piece of art? In a new paper just published in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, a team of researchers from Breda University of Applied...
ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), sometimes referred to as a "pacemaker for the brain," involves a stimulator device that is implanted under the skin in the chest, with a wire that is wound around the vagus nerve...
JAKE F. FELICE, ND, LMP In parts 1 and 2 of this article, I reviewed historical accounts of the use of cannabis for women’s health in ancient texts from around the globe, up through mid- to late-19th century European and American accounts. Much of the historical...
KHIVAN OBEROI, ND ERIN FIX, ND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is well known for having a complex hormonal and metabolic pathophysiology. Patients may seek out naturopathic care for a holistic approach that can address hormonal concerns at various points in...
ERICA NIKIFORUK, ND, RAC While it is generally understood that maternal preconception health and nutrition is important, the opportunity to use the perinatal period for programming a child’s future health and disease risk is becoming increasingly evident. While...
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Apples, Tea, Dark Chocolate, and Red Peppers Show Liver Health Benefits A groundbreaking prospective study reveals that a diverse diet rich in flavonoids could significantly protect against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), offering a comprehensive nutritional...
Study Shows Deep Learning Can "Predict" Impossible Diet Links A new study exposes a critical flaw in how artificial intelligence analyzes medical images by showing AI can make accurate predictions about things it shouldn't be able to detect. Using a dataset of over...
