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...
Research proves specific food combinations reduce colorectal cancer risk by 12-15% A major research breakthrough identifies exactly how combining vegetables with healthy fats protects against colorectal cancer, giving both doctors and patients clear guidance for...
By Erin Hayford, ND, SEP “Incurable…really only means that the particular condition cannot be cured by ‘outer’ methods and that we must go within to effect the healing.”—Louise L. Hay1 I was 21 years old when I was diagnosed with an incurable illness. According to my...
Samantha Pryor, ND Constipation is defined as having fewer than 3 bowel movements per week, often accompanied by difficulty defecating. As naturopaths, we agree that daily Bristol Type 4 bowel movements that feel complete are the most indicative of a healthy digestive...
Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic raises red flags in pandemic handling A special Congressional subcommittee released a report earlier this week that outlines the impact of COVID-19 on society over the past two years. The 520-page document, titled After...
New Research Confirms Not All Fats Are Equal When It Comes To Brain Health Certain fats in your diet can damage your brain much faster than previously thought. Research published in Immunity & Ageing shows that inflammatory fats, particularly those high in...
Node Smith, ND In nature, healthy plants are awash with bacteria and other microbes, mostly deriving from the soil they grow in. This community of microbes, termed the plant microbiota, is essential for optimal plant growth and protects plants from the harmful effects...
Node Smith, ND Good news for the human immune system: researchers from MedUni Vienna's Departments of Dermatology and Surgery have managed to ascribe an immunological memory function to a subset of cytotoxic NK cells, which have hitherto been regarded as...
Node Smith, ND A new study from the University of Eastern Finland is the first in the world to show that the serum metabolite profile can be used to identify individuals likely at risk of developing an alcohol-related disease in the future. The finding also opens up...
Node Smith, ND Droplets of fat inside our cells are helping the body's own defense system fight back against infection, University of Queensland researchers have discovered. The international collaboration between UQ Institute for Molecular Bioscience researchers...
Node Smith, ND In the global race to measure ever shorter time spans, physicists from Goethe University Frankfurt have now taken the lead: together with colleagues at the accelerator facility DESY in Hamburg and the Fritz-Haber-Institute in Berlin, they have measured...
Node Smith, ND People with cancer who exercise generally have a better prognosis than inactive patients. Now, researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have found a likely explanation of why exercise helps slow down cancer growth in mice: Physical activity...
Node Smith, ND The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Physics 2020 with one half to Roger Penrose, University of Oxford, UK, "for the discovery that black hole formation is a robust prediction of the general theory of relativity"...
Node Smith, ND Recycling paper may only be helpful to the climate if it is powered by renewable energy, according to a new modelling study by researchers at UCL and Yale. The study, published in Nature Sustainability, found that greenhouse gas emissions would increase...
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...
New research suggests that traumatic brain injury (TBI) may accelerate Alzheimer’s disease by disrupting brain blood vessels, challenging conventional theories on neurodegeneration. A study led by Lund University found that patients with TBI showed increased...
CHRIS D. MELETIS, ND In its simplest terms, aging can be explained by the concept of the wear-and-tear of life exceeding the repair. This is often how I start the conversation with patients as we journey into the concepts of biological...
TERRANCE MANNING II, ND, RMSK SAMUEL G. OLTMAN, ND Whether one is a primary-care naturopathic physician in a state with a limited scope or a long-time naturopathic prolotherapist practicing in a state with a broad scope, there is a need within...
JAKE F. FELICE, ND, LMP For several months now, I have been writing about the endocannabinoid system (ECS), the many physiologic processes it influences in the body, and how imbalances in the system can result in dysfunction that impacts clinical...
NODE SMITH, ND The prevalence of obesity around the world has tripled over the past 40 years, and, along with that rise, dieting and attempts to lose weight also have soared. But according to a review article published in the journal iScience, when it comes to getting...
NODE SMITH, ND Six stages of engagement in treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been reported by researchers at Boston Medical Center based on a diverse study, inclusive of parents of predominantly racial and ethnic minority children with...
NODE SMITH, ND Adhering to a diet and exercise program to manage health can be a challenge for anyone. But maintaining a healthy weight may present unique challenges for young adults with inherent barriers such as cognitive impairment. A pilot study at the University...
NODE SMITH, ND Surpassed only by water, tea is the second most consumed beverage worldwide. When boiled tap water is used to brew tea, residual chlorine in the water can react with tea compounds to form disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Now, researchers reporting in...
DAN LABRIOLA, ND, PEng The news is good! The number of insurers offering naturopathic coverage with Medicare products will expand significantly with this year’s open enrollment. The lack of Medicare coverage has been an obstacle for elderly patients needing...
NODE SMITH, ND Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a new computational tool that can identify pathways related to diseases, including breast and prostate cancer, using single-nucleotide polymorphisms. SNPs, which refer to...
NODE SMITH, ND More than 3 million people in America have dental implants, used to replace a tooth lost to decay, gum disease, or injury. Implants represent a leap of progress over dentures or bridges, fitting much more securely and designed to last 20 years or more....
NODE SMITH, ND Adhering to a diet and exercise program to manage health can be a challenge for anyone. But maintaining a healthy weight may present unique challenges for young adults with inherent barriers such as cognitive impairment. A pilot study at the University...
NODE SMITH, ND Surpassed only by water, tea is the second most consumed beverage worldwide. When boiled tap water is used to brew tea, residual chlorine in the water can react with tea compounds to form disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Now, researchers reporting in...
DAN LABRIOLA, ND, PEng The news is good! The number of insurers offering naturopathic coverage with Medicare products will expand significantly with this year’s open enrollment. The lack of Medicare coverage has been an obstacle for elderly patients needing...
NODE SMITH, ND Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a new computational tool that can identify pathways related to diseases, including breast and prostate cancer, using single-nucleotide polymorphisms. SNPs, which refer to...
NODE SMITH, ND More than 3 million people in America have dental implants, used to replace a tooth lost to decay, gum disease, or injury. Implants represent a leap of progress over dentures or bridges, fitting much more securely and designed to last 20 years or more....
NODE SMITH, ND A clinical trial of 125 young adults shows that those who limited screen time for 48 hours immediately after suffering a concussion had a significantly shorter duration of symptoms than those who were permitted screen time. These findings, published in...
NODE SMITH, ND Various strategies can help people with Parkinson's who have difficulty walking, but a new study finds that many people have never heard of or tried these strategies. The research is published in the online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of...
NODE SMITH, ND Over 200 health journals across the world have come together to simultaneously publish an editorial calling on world leaders to take emergency action to limit global temperature increases, halt the destruction of nature, and protect health. While recent...
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...
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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Appointment Ushers In Potential Health Insurance Reform As President-Elect Donald Trump prepares for the White House, his list of nominees for various government positions grows more controversial. Earlier this week, Trump nominated Mehmet Oz, MD to head the Centers...
Study shows that children cope better with mental stress when exposed to nature In a study by McGill University and Université de Montréal's Observatoire, more than 500 children with mental health issues, aged 10-12, were monitored in Quebec to determine how spending...
