Node Smith, ND An infrared lab analysis of your food could be as easy as pulling out your phone. A recent news release from BASF, a German Company discusses a futuristic “lab that fits in your pocket.” From BASF In its latest example of innovation performance, BASF...
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College Students Educated on Dietary Supplements are More Likely to Use Them Properly
Node Smith, ND An interesting study speaks to the need for education around dietary supplements in younger adults. The study found that young adults educated about dietary supplements while in college are more likely to use them properly.1 A move toward a more health...
Muscle Mass is Critical to Health
Node Smith, ND The amount of lean muscle a person has may soon be considered a vital sign, similar to blood pressure, pulse and weight. Extensive research has begun to show that muscle mass should be reconsidered as a measurement that is able to give a more robust...
Food for Thought
From UC Santa Barbara - Andrea Estrada Reviewed by Node Smith, ND Two indigenous populations offer a glimpse into how diet — and western eating habits — impact health and wellbeing From the standpoint of heart health, the Tsimane are a model group. A population...
Study: Impact of mercury-controlling policies shrinks with every 5-year delay
From MIT - Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office Reviewed by Node Smith, ND Toxin will accumulate in the environment, particularly in remote regions, as countries delay implementing emissions controls Mercury is an incredibly stubborn toxin. Once it is emitted from the...
Electrical Spinal Implants Make Walking Possible for Three Paralyzed Men
Node Smith, ND Two recent articles have shown the possible to be possible, paralytic individuals regaining the ability to walk.1,2 Doctors from Switzerland have had initial success and continued progress with using electrical implants along the spinal column to enable...
Dr. Jared Zeff to Receive NUNM and OANP 2018 Living Legend Award
Jared L. Zeff, ND, LAc will be honored with the 2018 Living Legend award by the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) and the Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OANP) at the banquet that will be held on Dec. 1 at the Portland Marriott Downtown...
“Sextortion” Has Been Labeled the Fastest Growing Cyberthreat to Children
Node Smith, ND According to the United States Department of Justice, “sextortion” is labeled as the most important and fastest-growing cyberthreat to children, with more minor victims per offender than all other child sexual exploitation offenses. Sextortion is the...
Nasal Administration of Resveratrol to Prevent Lung Cancer
Node Smith, ND Scientists at UNIGE discovered that a molecule found in grape skin and seeds can protect against lung cancer when administered by the nasal route Lung cancer is the deadliest form of cancer in the world, and 80% of deaths are related to smoking. In...
Pharmaceuticals Found in Many Over-the-Counter Dietary Supplements
Node Smith, ND It is estimated that more than half of the adult population of the United States uses dietary supplements. This includes vitamins and mineral supplements, isolated plant constituents such as lecithin, resveratrol, antioxidants, as well as combination...