Epileptic seizures could become a thing of the past. New research from UCSC, Berkeley, and UCSF combined gene therapy with optogenetics to halt seizure-like activity in neurons with positive results. During the study, which took several weeks, scientists created an...

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Robert F Kennedy Jr. named U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Last week, Donald J. Trump announced the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy is known for openly discussing alternative...
Five Minutes of Daily Exercise Could Help Lower Blood Pressure
Short, vigorous activity may significantly reduce cardiovascular risks, new study finds. Just five minutes of physical activity daily could lead to meaningful reductions in blood pressure, according to new research. Findings show that as little as five minutes of...
Gut Health Signals Could Transform Arthritis Treatment
Early changes in the gut microbiome may offer a window for preventive treatments in rheumatoid arthritis. New research reveals that shifts in gut bacteria months before the onset of rheumatoid arthritis could enable preventative interventions. Changes in the gut...
Unveiling the Legacy of Naturopathic Medicine: Nature’s Medicine Through Time Launches
The Nature’s Medicine Through Time website was greeted with excitement during its public debut at the recent Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Conference. This large and growing guide to the history of medicine focuses on the naturopathic...
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Cancer Caregivers at Increased Risk of PTSD
A recent scoping review highlights that more than 15% of caregivers supporting loved ones with cancer experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Published in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus, the study reveals that caregivers face heightened mental...
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Topical Cannabis: Research Review
Jake F. Felice, ND, LMP Topical cannabis products are generally very well tolerated, and because they do not cause a head high, these products are often an ideal way to introduce patients to the therapeutic benefits of cannabis without causing the...
Emotional Attachment to Memories Make them Stronger
Node Smith, ND Memories linked with strong emotions often become seared in the brain. Most people can remember where they were on 9/11, or what the weather was like on the day their first child was born. Memories about world events on Sept 10, or lunch last Tuesday,...
Silicone Breast Implants May Cause Cell Death
Node Smith, ND Silicone molecules from breast implants can initiate processes in human cells that lead to cell death. Researchers from Radboud University have demonstrated this in a new study that will be published on 12 June in Scientific Reports. "However, there are...
The Newest Mindset of Success
Node Smith, ND To succeed in modern life, people need to accomplish challenging tasks effectively. Many successful entrepreneurs, business-people, students, athletes and more, tend to be more strategic -- and hence, more effective -- than others at meeting such...
Where You Live May be Key to Long Life
Node Smith, ND When it comes to living to the ripe old age of 100, good genes help but don't tell the full story. Where you live has a significant impact on the likelihood that you will reach centenarian age, suggests a new study conducted by scientists at Washington...
Inflammatory Response to Tumors May Play Bigger Role in Cancer than Previously Thought
Node Smith, ND Most traditional cancer therapies target either the tumor cells themselves or indiscriminately kill any rapidly dividing cell. New findings by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine indicate that manipulating macrophages, a...
A Synthetic Cartilage May Be Strong Enough for Knee Replacement
Node Smith, ND The thin, slippery layer of cartilage between the bones in the knee is magical stuff: strong enough to withstand a person's weight, but soft and supple enough to cushion the joint against impact, over decades of repeat use. That combination of...
PANDAS Connected to Sudden Obsessive-Compulsion Onset in Children
Node Smith, ND Yale scientists may have found a cause for the sudden onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in some children, they report. Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders, or PANDAS, were first proposed in the 1990s. Thought to be triggered by...
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Announcing a New Online Digital Library of Primary Sources Unveiled at a Recent Conference
By Jamie Oskin, ND, DTBRm, DHANP This past September 20-22, 2024, we hosted a groundbreaking new conference at Sonoran University in Tempe, Arizona, that was a collaborative project of the American Institute of Homœopathy (AIH), Homœopathic Academy of Naturopathic...
Arizona Just Set a New Standard for School Meals—And It’s About Time
With the passage of the Healthy Schools Act (HB2164), Arizona has made a groundbreaking move that places student health at the forefront of state policy. In a unanimous decision, the state legislature voted to ban ultraprocessed food additives like Red 40, potassium...
Bastyr University Launches Hybrid Master’s in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine
Bastyr University announced today the launch of its innovative Hybrid Master of Science in Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization, which is now available at its San Diego and Seattle campuses. This new program blends online coursework with in-person...
Integrating BioIdentical Hormones and Herbal Protocols
Naturopathic Clinical Pearls By Jannine Krause, ND Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Bio-Identical HRT (Bio-HRT) are often debated in the medical community, leaving many women confused about their options. This article explores a naturopathic approach that...
How the Brain Thinks About Fatigue Will Change Motivation
NODE SMITH, ND How do we decide whether or not an activity which requires work is 'worth the effort'? Researchers at the University of Birmingham & University of Oxford have shown that the willingness to work is not static, and depends upon the fluctuating rhythms...
Epigenetics: Growing Up in a Toxic World – Part I
CHRIS D. MELETIS, ND Abstract This article explores how epigenetic influences begin shaping a child’s health long before birth—and even before conception. Dr. Chris Meletis outlines how environmental toxins, nutritional deficiencies, and lifestyle factors can...
The Cast of Characters: Combating Childhood Anxiety From a Biopsychosocial Perspective
NICOLE CAIN, ND, MA Esme is a good case example of an anxious child. Her first panic attack resulted in her losing consciousness during music class. During the second attack, she felt dizzy and nauseated, and then she missed the rest of the school...
Homeopathy in Pediatrics: A Case of Chronic Digestive Disorder
SHAHRAM AYOUBZADEH ND, MD, HOM Abstract An 11-year-old female presented with a 5-year history of chronic abdominal pain, intermittent diarrhea, nausea, and marked symptom exacerbations linked to emotional stress, particularly longstanding jealousy and resentment...
Wired for Self-Healing- Part 1
JAMES SENSENIG, ND LOUISE EDWARDS, ND, LAC This column is transcribed from a weekly live conversation produced by the Naturopathic Medical Institute (NMI). The goal of NMI is to preserve and promote the principles of naturopathic philosophy through clinical...
Blood Pressure Meds Side Effect Differences
NODE SMITH, ND People who are just beginning treatment for high blood pressure can benefit equally from two different classes of medicine -- angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) -- yet ARBs may be less likely to cause...
Better Recess, Better Social-Emotional Function of Children
NODE SMITH, ND Recess quality, not just the amount of time spent away from the classroom, plays a major role in whether children experience the full physical, mental and social-emotional benefits of recess, a new study from Oregon State University found. "Not all...
Memory Effects of Long-Term Cannabis
NODE SMITH, ND Even before the pandemic made Zoom ubiquitous, Washington State University researchers were using the video conferencing app to research a type of cannabis that is understudied: the kind people actually use. For the study, published in Scientific...
Two Junes: The Difference a Year Can Make
FRASER SMITH, MATD, ND With the sun shining, the days getting long, and 2021 at its halfway-point at the time of this writing, it seems like a good moment to reflect on June 2020 versus June 2021. It’s been an unprecedented 12 months for...
Promoting Planetary Health: A Necessary Part of Caring for Children
LESLIE SOLOMONIAN, BSC, ND, MPH The health of individuals is tremendously influenced by the health of their environment. This is especially true in childhood, and the effects last a lifetime. If we aim to fulfill the principles of naturopathic medicine (bolded...
Blood Pressure Meds Side Effect Differences
NODE SMITH, ND People who are just beginning treatment for high blood pressure can benefit equally from two different classes of medicine -- angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) -- yet ARBs may be less likely to cause...
Better Recess, Better Social-Emotional Function of Children
NODE SMITH, ND Recess quality, not just the amount of time spent away from the classroom, plays a major role in whether children experience the full physical, mental and social-emotional benefits of recess, a new study from Oregon State University found. "Not all...
Memory Effects of Long-Term Cannabis
NODE SMITH, ND Even before the pandemic made Zoom ubiquitous, Washington State University researchers were using the video conferencing app to research a type of cannabis that is understudied: the kind people actually use. For the study, published in Scientific...
Two Junes: The Difference a Year Can Make
FRASER SMITH, MATD, ND With the sun shining, the days getting long, and 2021 at its halfway-point at the time of this writing, it seems like a good moment to reflect on June 2020 versus June 2021. It’s been an unprecedented 12 months for...
Promoting Planetary Health: A Necessary Part of Caring for Children
LESLIE SOLOMONIAN, BSC, ND, MPH The health of individuals is tremendously influenced by the health of their environment. This is especially true in childhood, and the effects last a lifetime. If we aim to fulfill the principles of naturopathic medicine (bolded...
Notes from the Field: February, 2021
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...
The Cellular Control of Mitochondria
NODE SMITH, ND Errors in the metabolic processes of mitochondria are responsible for a variety of diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Scientists needed to find out just how the necessary building blocks are imported into the complex biochemical apparatus of...
Childhood Kidney Disease: A Comprehensive Approach Holds Promise
JENNA HENDERSON, ND Abstract Nephrotic syndrome is a challenging and often relapsing kidney condition in children, with Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome (MCNS) being the most common form. While conventional steroid therapy remains the standard of care, many cases...
Eating Disorders: Recognizing the Signs in Preteens & Teens
LISA GHENT, ND A lot has changed since I was a kid. The rapid development of technology has introduced smart phones, gaming systems, and tablets, all of which seem to be ubiquitous, and kids are getting hooked on electronics younger and younger. With smart...
The ECS in Childhood Diseases
JAKE F. FELICE, ND, LMP Mention of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) often brings to mind cannabis and its major constituent, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which binds the cannabinoid-1 (CB1) receptor. These receptors...
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