Perspective and Case Study By Shailinder Sodhi ND, BAMS This article dives into naturopathic and Ayurvedic approaches to prostate health, providing practical strategies for the prevention and management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer....
PTSD in First Responders By Jannine Krause The first responder community, particularly firefighters, faces unique challenges when it comes to aging. Over the past decade, I have observed firsthand the physical and mental tolls that shift work, irregular sleep, high...
TEMPE, Ariz. – Sonoran University of Health Sciences announced today the appointment of Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, MBA, as its new president and CEO, effective July 2025. Dr. Alschuler, a leader in integrative medicine and distinguished naturopathic...
Permanent Telemedicine Rules Build on COVID-Era Flexibilities The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has finalized new rules to make temporary telemedicine flexibilities introduced during the COVID-19 public health emergency permanent. These rules govern how...
Proton Pump Inhibitors Increase Migraine Risk by 70% People using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as omeprazole and esomeprazole, are 70% more likely to experience migraines or severe headaches than non-users, according to a study published in Neurology Clinical...
Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus Combination Resolves High Temperatures Faster in Clinical Trial with 128 Children A probiotic mixture containing three specific bacterial strains significantly reduces fever duration in children with upper respiratory tract...
NODE SMITH, ND There are few moments in life as precious, as critical and as celebrated as baby's first breath. New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine sheds light on the lifelong changes in breathing systems that occur precisely with that...
NODE SMITH, ND Older adults are especially vulnerable to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic -- with higher risks of severe complications and death, and potentially greater difficulties accessing care and adapting to technologies such as telemedicine. A viewpoint...
NODE SMITH, ND Music educator Martin J. Bergee thought that if he could just control his study for the myriad factors that might have influenced previous ones -- race, income, education, etc. -- he could disprove the notion of a link between students' musical and...
NODE SMITH, ND The brains of healthy adults recovered faster from a mild vascular challenge and performed better on complex tests if the participants consumed cocoa flavanols beforehand, researchers report in the journal Scientific Reports. In the study, 14 of 18...
NODE SMITH, ND Obesity has been linked to increased risk for over a dozen different types of cancer, as well as worse prognosis and survival. Over the years, scientists have identified obesity-related processes that drive tumor growth, such as metabolic changes and...
NODE SMITH, ND New research has identified and described a cellular process that, despite what textbooks say, has remained elusive to scientists until now -- precisely how the copying of genetic material that, once started, is properly turned off. The finding concerns...
NODE SMITH, ND In the most extensive study of its kind, researchers from the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with the Danish Pediatric Asthma Center at Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, have found a link between microorganisms living in the dust of children's...
NODE SMITH, ND In a multi-group collaborative involving the National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratories (NEIDL), the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM), and the Center for Network Systems Biology (CNSB), scientists have reported the first map of the...
A Case Study on Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Strep (PANDAS) Successfully Managed with Homeopathy By Jennifer Bahr, ND, DHANP, FMAPS Background Summary & Initial Case History: LW was an 8-year-old female who presented to my...
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...
Lifelong Cognitive Health Begins in the Womb With Immune-Driven Brain Changes Inflammation during pregnancy eliminates 70 percent of fetal brain cells responsible for forming critical neural circuits. These changes are visible on MRI scans at birth and are linked to...
GI Health Burden Highlights Urgent Need for Improved Treatment and Research In 2021, gastrointestinal diseases cost the U.S. healthcare system $111.8 billion. Conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affect millions,...
JARED L. ZEFF, ND, VNMI, LAC The following is not an article prepared for a medical journal. Not every statement of fact is cited or referenced. This is a commentary on the medicine, a running set of observations about practice in the field. It’s not meant to be...
CHRIS D. MELETIS, ND KIMBERLY WILKES, BSC There is the tendency to implement identical protocols when treating women and men. However, it must be acknowledged that there are indeed gender differences. Women are more at risk of certain diseases, they...
MICHELLE MADDUX, ND Abstract Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder marked by hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction. In this clinical review, Dr. Michelle Maddux highlights the central...
LIQAA ESSAM NASER, ND, MBCHB, CCT KRIS SOMOL, ND Student Scholarship – Second Place Research Review Abstract Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial endocrine disorder frequently characterized by insulin resistance...
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From University of California, Riverside- Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are a class of fire-retardant chemicals that are ubiquitous. They are found on upholstery, carpets, curtains, electronics, and even infant products. Flame...
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From Baylor College of Medicine- Multiple studies in humans and mouse models indicate that sleep disruptions raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) by increasing the accumulation of disease-relevant proteins such as amyloid-beta (A-beta)...
DAN LABRIOLA, ND The news is good. Medicare patients have significantly greater access to naturopathic services starting this open enrollment period (October 15th to December 7th, 2021). This is likely a result of insurers responding to pressure...
DIANE ANGELA FONG, ND I became a naturopathic doctor because I had suffered with severe eczema since birth. As a baby, every time I breast fed, my eczema would flare up. Based on this correlation, my mother was told that I was...
Student Scholarship – First Place Research Review DAIANA CASTLEMAN, HBSC STEFANIE TROWELL, ND Women today are increasingly aware of the impact age has on their fertility. Armed with the knowledge that female fecundity begins to decrease after...
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From University of Waterloo- Mindful awareness is about both accepting and engaging with life's challenges, and that's what popularized concepts of mindfulness tend to miss, new research has found. Studying popular concepts of mindfulness, the...
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From Baylor College of Medicine- Multiple studies in humans and mouse models indicate that sleep disruptions raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) by increasing the accumulation of disease-relevant proteins such as amyloid-beta (A-beta)...
DAN LABRIOLA, ND The news is good. Medicare patients have significantly greater access to naturopathic services starting this open enrollment period (October 15th to December 7th, 2021). This is likely a result of insurers responding to pressure...
DIANE ANGELA FONG, ND I became a naturopathic doctor because I had suffered with severe eczema since birth. As a baby, every time I breast fed, my eczema would flare up. Based on this correlation, my mother was told that I was...
Student Scholarship – First Place Research Review DAIANA CASTLEMAN, HBSC STEFANIE TROWELL, ND Women today are increasingly aware of the impact age has on their fertility. Armed with the knowledge that female fecundity begins to decrease after...
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From University of Waterloo- Mindful awareness is about both accepting and engaging with life's challenges, and that's what popularized concepts of mindfulness tend to miss, new research has found. Studying popular concepts of mindfulness, the...
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From University of California - Berkeley- When you clicked to read this story, a band of cells across the top of your brain sent signals down your spine and out to your hand to tell the muscles in your index finger to press down with just the...
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND Life is organized on a 24-hour schedule. Central to this regular rhythm is the circadian clock, timekeepers that are present in virtually every organ, tissue and cell type. When a clock goes awry, sleep disruption or a variety of diseases can...
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From NYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine- An increasing number of studies suggest a link between a neighborhood’s-built environment and the likelihood that its residents will develop chronic diseases such as heart disease,...
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From University of South Australia- Weight loss after gestational diabetes can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Yet finding the most effective way to lose weight and keep it off can be a challenge, especially for mothers with a new baby....
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From Binghamton University- People who are friendly and trustworthy are more likely to be selected for teams than those who are known for just their skill competency and personal reputation, according to new research from Binghamton...
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Study broadens understanding of how this neurotoxin ruined the mental health of multiple generations Back in the 1920s, lead was touted as a gasoline additive that keeps cars healthy. Fast forward 100 years, and it turns out public health was sacrificed for the sake...
Intestinal microbes influence the energy consumption required for larger brains in mammals In a groundbreaking study at Northwestern University, researchers found a solid relationship between the brain and the gut. Analysis indicates that mammals with large brains...
