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...
Jillian Stansbury, ND Botanical Insights Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine (H2) acid blocking drugs are the mainstay of acid reflux treatment. With an estimated 100 million people experiencing occasional symptoms, and 15 million suffering from heartburn on a...
Paul S. Anderson, ND In this update, I am going to focus on connective tissue health and oxidative stresses in regard to eye disease. Much has been published about common complementary therapies for eye disorders, such as flavonoids, omega-3 fatty acids, and certain...
Jessica Mitchell, ND A 6-year-old boy presents to your clinic with daily stomach pain and frequent vomiting. Eating has always been an issue for this child. There is a strong family history of atopy, and the child has had eczema and suffers from environmental...
Amy Terlisner, ND Heavy menstrual bleeding can present as a significant health issue in premenopausal women. Average blood loss in normal menses is defined as 35-40 mL over 4-7 days. Menorrhagia is defined as a loss of over 80 mL per month. Blood loss that is normal...
Jillian Stansbury, ND I first moved to the Pacific Northwest in the early 1980s to attend National College of Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon, and found a wooded rural home with a large friendly family next door. On getting to know the neighbors a bit, they were...
A Clinical Roundup of New Recommendations for Anticipatory Guidance Setareh Tais, ND Deborah Gleisner, ND Well-child care is an integral aspect of primary care for the pediatric population. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Bright Futures promotion suggest...
The Advance of “Narrative Medicine” in Postmodern Allopathic Curriculum David Schleich, PhD Back in 2009, Columbia University, in New York City, partnered with the revered Canossiano Institute in Venice, Italy, to teach MDs, nurses, and other biomedicine professionals...
Amy Rothenberg, ND After 25 years of practice, I find myself increasingly interested in how to follow up a patient over time. Is it enough to see a patient once or a few times? How do we fare as a profession in terms of long-term follow-up? What about treating...
Joseph Kellerstein, ND James passed away several years ago, but I certainly will not forget him. We first met in March 1986. He was 65 years old at the time and quite vigorous. His presence in the room emanated toughness and strength. After a welcomed 10-year absence,...
From Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona A UAB research team has managed to track the behaviour of microplastics during their "journey" through the intestinal tract of a living organism and illustrate what happens along the way. The study, carried out on Drosophila...
From Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center For many years after discovering a diverse population of sometimes dangerous microbes constantly living in our intestines, scientists described the situation as a form of living with the enemy. But when it comes to...
from University of Rochester Medical Center Here's a scenario so common that it applies to nearly 92 percent of older adults with cancer: An individual comes in for treatment and reports taking several medications that might include a drug for high blood pressure or...
From University of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences A team of researchers at the University of Copenhagen has discovered a new piece in the puzzle of the brain's 'feel good' substance, dopamine. According to one of the researchers behind the new...
Node Smith, ND Nearly half of parents of children under age 18 say their stress levels related to the coronavirus pandemic are high, with managing their kids' online learning a significant source of stress for many, according to a new survey by the American...
Node Smith, ND A new study has found an association between averaging low levels of vitamin D and high numbers of COVID-19 cases and mortality rates across 20 European countries. Average low levels of vitamin D and high numbers of COVID-19 cases and mortality rates...
Node Smith, ND Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), an industrial chemical used to make certain plastics and resins, inner coatings for food cans and bottle tops, thermal paper used in store receipts, dental sealants and so on, is a concern because of possible adverse...
Node Smith, ND Previous data from COVID-19 patients suggests that cigarette smokers are more likely to have health complications. One possible reason, researchers report May 15 in the journal Developmental Cell, is that smoking increases the gene expression of...
Node Smith, ND The CSIC's associated unit in Polymer Technology at the Universitat Jaume I, directed by Luis Cabedo from the Department of System Engineering and Design, is participating in a project led by the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA) of...
Node Smith, ND The World Literacy Foundation announced today the development of an interactive "Netflix" type platform to equip educators with resources that have been affected by the indefinite school lock down as a result of COVID-19. Streaming service was born out...
Node Smith, ND A new study from psychologists at the University of Bath highlights the true impact of heavy drinking on our ability to plan, set goals and make decisions the following day. Published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, the study provides new evidence...
Node Smith, ND Early reports of COVID-19 symptoms and the compelling need to quickly identify treatment options and curb the growing number of critically ill patients have led to erroneous and potentially dangerous comparisons between COVID-19 and other respiratory...
Margaret Rayman, Professor of Nutritional Medicine at the University of Surrey, said: “Given the history of viral infections associated with selenium deficiency, we wondered whether the appearance of COVID-19 in China could possibly be linked to the belt of selenium deficiency that runs from the north-east to the south-west of the country.”
Node Smith, ND Many of us will remember being told as kids when we refused to eat our vegetables that 'carrots are good for your eyes'. Although our parents may not have fully understood it at the time, there is some truth to this. Carrots are a rich source of the...
Node Smith, ND The World Literacy Foundation announced today the development of an interactive "Netflix" type platform to equip educators with resources that have been affected by the indefinite school lock down as a result of COVID-19. Streaming service was born out...
Node Smith, ND A new study from psychologists at the University of Bath highlights the true impact of heavy drinking on our ability to plan, set goals and make decisions the following day. Published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, the study provides new evidence...
Node Smith, ND Early reports of COVID-19 symptoms and the compelling need to quickly identify treatment options and curb the growing number of critically ill patients have led to erroneous and potentially dangerous comparisons between COVID-19 and other respiratory...
Margaret Rayman, Professor of Nutritional Medicine at the University of Surrey, said: “Given the history of viral infections associated with selenium deficiency, we wondered whether the appearance of COVID-19 in China could possibly be linked to the belt of selenium deficiency that runs from the north-east to the south-west of the country.”
Node Smith, ND Many of us will remember being told as kids when we refused to eat our vegetables that 'carrots are good for your eyes'. Although our parents may not have fully understood it at the time, there is some truth to this. Carrots are a rich source of the...
Node Smith, ND, Scientists in Texas and Pennsylvania have identified a protein sensor that restricts how much sugar and fat our cells convert into energy during periods of starvation. It is possible, the scientists say, that the sensor could be fine-tuned to prompt...
Node Smith, ND In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people wear masks in public. Because N95 and surgical masks are scarce and should be reserved for health care workers, many people are making their...
Node Smith, ND In an unprecedented effort, hundreds of thousands of researchers and clinicians worldwide are locked in a race against time to develop cures, vaccines, and better diagnostic tests for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. Locked in a...
Node Smith, ND Most newly discharged patients who recently recovered from COVID-19 produce virus-specific antibodies and T cells, suggests a study published on May 3rd in the journal Immunity, but the responses of different patients are not all the same. While the 14...
Node Smith, ND A study reported in the journal Cell Metabolism on April 30 adds to the evidence that people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are at greater risk of a poor outcome should they become infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. But there is some encouraging...
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Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From University of Eastern Finland- A trial by the University of Eastern Finland found that taking a much higher dose of vitamin D than recommended for five years did not affect total mortality or the incidence of cardiovascular disease or...
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From University of Georgia- A person with schizophrenia typically experiences more negative emotions and has more stressors than average. A new study by University of Georgia psychologists revealed a surprising finding that could help those...
