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Cannabis and Women’s Health: A History- Part 2

JAKE F. FELICE, ND, LMP  In last month’s issue of NDNR, I reviewed historical accounts that indicated widespread use of cannabis for women’s health throughout ancient China, Egypt and Sumer, Israel/Palestine, and the Middle East, as well as in early European...

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A Model to Predict Lifetime Risk of Heart Failure

Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From Northwestern University- Imagine visiting the doctor, answering a few basic questions and getting an on-the-spot estimate of whether you'll experience heart failure in the next 30 years. Such a model now exists, thanks to a new...

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Seaweed, Chewing Gum, and GERD

Seaweed, Chewing Gum, and GERD

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...

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Natural Eye Therapies You Can Use Now: 2011 Update

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...

Eosinophilic Esophagitis: A Time for NDs to Shine

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...

Uterine Ablation as a Treatment for Severe Menorrhagia

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...

Updates on Well-Child Care for Infants and Toddlers

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 Map of Hierarchy and a Case of Autism

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...

A Memorable Man

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,...

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 Arsenic in Well Water Could Contribute to Low Birth Weight

From University of Illinois Chicago In the largest epidemiologic study of arsenic and birth outcomes to date, researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago and collaborating institutions estimated arsenic levels in U.S. private well water sources by county and...

Relationship Between “Grittiness” and Cognitive Performance

From PLOS A new analysis of the personality trait of grit found that people who showed higher levels of grit also had different patterns of cognitive performance -- but not necessarily enhanced cognitive performance. Nuria Aguerre of the University of Granada, Spain,...

How Does Mindfulness Meditation Help Pain?

From University of California - San Diego For centuries, people have been using mindfulness meditation to try to relieve their pain, but neuroscientists have only recently been able to test if and how this actually works. In the latest of these efforts, researchers at...

Study Says Your Friends Like it When You Reach Out to Them

From American Psychological Association People consistently underestimate how much others in their social circle might appreciate an unexpected phone call, text or email just to say hello, and the more surprising the connection, the greater the appreciation, according...

COVID-19 Lockdown Effect on Sleep

Node Smith, ND Stay-at-home orders and "lockdowns" related to the COVID-19 pandemic have had a major impact on the daily lives of people around the world and that includes the way that people sleep, two studies report June 10 in the journal Current Biology. Both...

Birth Defects Caused by Flame Retardant?

Node Smith, ND A new study from the University of Georgia has shown that exposure to a now-banned flame retardant can alter the genetic code in sperm, leading to major health defects in children of exposed parents. Exposure to a now-banned flame retardant can alter...

Vast Majority of Americans Stress About Country’s Future

Node Smith, ND More than 8 in 10 Americans (83%) say the future of our nation is a significant source of stress, according to the American Psychological Association's most recent survey report, Stress in America™ 2020: Stress in The Time of COVID-19, Volume Two. The...

Make a Good Impression: Leave Your Cell Phone Alone

Node Smith, ND It may seem like a no-brainer, but to get on the good side of a new boss, colleague, or acquaintance in a business meeting, leave your cell phone stashed in your pocket or purse. Looking at your phone during a meeting is akin to "phubbing," or snubbing...

CBT Better than other Psychotherapies at Reducing Inflammation

Node Smith, ND A review of 56 randomized clinical trials finds that psychological and behavioral therapies may be effective non-drug treatments for reducing disease-causing inflammation in the body. CBT found to be superior to other psychotherapies at boosting the...

How do Silicon ‘Neurons’ Behave like Biological Brain?

Node Smith, ND When it fires, a neuron consumes significantly more energy than an equivalent computer operation. And yet, a network of coupled neurons can continuously learn, sense and perform complex tasks at energy levels that are currently unattainable for even...

Genetics and Cancer Metastasis Study

Node Smith, ND Sometimes cancer stays put, but often it metastasizes, spreading to new locations in the body. It has long been suspected that genetic mutations arising inside tumor cells drive this potentially devastating turn of events. Researchers have shown for the...

Brain May Create False Memories When it ‘Updates’

Node Smith, ND Senior author Professor Bryce Vissel, from the UTS Centre for Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine, said his team used novel behavioral, molecular and computational techniques to investigate memories that have not been well-formed, and how the brain...

How do Silicon ‘Neurons’ Behave like Biological Brain?

Node Smith, ND When it fires, a neuron consumes significantly more energy than an equivalent computer operation. And yet, a network of coupled neurons can continuously learn, sense and perform complex tasks at energy levels that are currently unattainable for even...

Genetics and Cancer Metastasis Study

Node Smith, ND Sometimes cancer stays put, but often it metastasizes, spreading to new locations in the body. It has long been suspected that genetic mutations arising inside tumor cells drive this potentially devastating turn of events. Researchers have shown for the...

Brain May Create False Memories When it ‘Updates’

Node Smith, ND Senior author Professor Bryce Vissel, from the UTS Centre for Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine, said his team used novel behavioral, molecular and computational techniques to investigate memories that have not been well-formed, and how the brain...

Role of Face Masks in Preventing COVID-19

Node Smith, ND A study by a team of researchers led by a Texas A&M University professor found that not wearing a face mask dramatically increases a person's chances of being infected by the COVID-19 virus. Not wearing a face mask dramatically increases a person's...

How Blood Vessels Sense Metabolic State of Neurons

Node Smith, ND The brain is our most energy-hungry and metabolically active organ. It is responsible for our thoughts, ideas, movement and ability to learn. Our brain is powered by 600 km of blood vessels that bring it nutrients and remove waste products. However, the...

Notes from the Field: April, 2020

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...

Mycotoxins & the Brain

Lauren Tessier, ND If you’ve worked with people suffering from mold and mycotoxin exposure, you are aware of the vast array of symptoms they report. It is not uncommon for people to experience a litany of cognitive symptoms, including, but not limited...

How to Think Like an ND, Part 1

JAMES SENSENIG, ND JARED L. ZEFF, ND, VNMI, LAC  This article joins a series of articles in NDNR that are based on transcripts of the Naturopathic Medicine Institute (NMI)’s Wednesday morning call-in program, The Vital Conversation. The program is hosted by...

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Rise in Cancer Deaths to 10 Million

Rise in Cancer Deaths to 10 Million

Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation- Cancer deaths rose to 10 million and new cases jumped to over 23 million globally in 2019, according to a new scientific study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the...