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CBD and the Heart

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...

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Concentrate on Fitness NOT Weight Loss

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...

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Disinfection Byproducts in Your Tea and Coffee

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...

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The Early Development of the GI Tract and the Immune System

Thomas A. Kruzel, ND Breast feeding and the introduction of solid foods during infancy have long been recognized by naturopathic physicians as being vital to the development of children’s immune systems, which ultimately translates to good health and well being...

The Autistic Gut Signature: An Expert Interview

Mark Swanson, ND, with Jeremy Nicholson, PhD Introduction Spotting autism at its very earliest stages and before symptoms occur to provide individualized targeted intervention is now an intense focus of autism research. This expert interview with Jeremy Nicholson,...

Traveler’s Diarrhea: Prevention and Treatment

Jillian Stansbury, ND Spending half the year in third-world countries for the past 5 years has put traveler’s diarrhea high on my radar. Statistics have shown that traveler’s diarrhea is almost part of the price of traveling to exotic locales and is somewhat hard to...

Conversations about Professionalism with a Few of Our New NDs

David Schleich, PhD We routinely conduct focus groups with recent ND graduates. There are numerous topics that emerge, and among the favorites is the “idea of a profession” as this manifests in the various stages of “regulation” such as registration, certification and...

All Plugged Up

Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Vanessa is a pleasant easygoing 33-year-old secretary. She first presented early in 2000 complaining of a very severe irritable bowel syndrome. It had been ongoing for about 3 years at the time. Generally, the pain will hit in the morning....

Technology Update- InteractionsGuide Web Application

Stacie Deyglio, ND Technology Update: InteractionsGuide Web Application The InteractionsGuide (http://medicineworks.com/interactionsguide%E2%84%A2-herb-nutrient-and-drug-interactions-web-application) is an Internet-based application providing access to articles and...

The 10 Commandments of the Kneipp Water Treatment

Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE For the various applications of water tend to remove the roots of the disease; they are able: to dissolve the morbid matters in the blood, to evacuate what is dissolved, to make the cleansed blood circulate rightly again, finally to harden...

Gastroenterology Case Studies

Steven A. Bailey, ND The following case studies represent simple principles of naturopathic medicine resulting in significant improvements in the quality of 2 patients’ lives. Both patients are exceptionally grateful for the outcomes and have given permission to use...

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Nature Cure Clinical Pearls – Notes From the Field: February 2022

Nature Cure Clinical Pearls – Notes From the Field: February 2022

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 a...

Education – Spongetivity: The Importance of Staying Curious

Education – Spongetivity: The Importance of Staying Curious

FRASER SMITH, MATD, ND  The other day, I was speaking with colleague named Rich. He appreciates portmanteau words just as much as I do. These are terms such as "frankenfood" or "brunch." While Rich and I were speaking, he tossed out a new expression that resonated...

Tolle Totum – Emotional Trauma: Shifting the Focus of Treatment

Tolle Totum – Emotional Trauma: Shifting the Focus of Treatment

SHARUM SHARIF, ND  Emotionally traumatized people are stuck in survival mode, constantly fighting off unseen enemies, which leaves no room for nurturing, caring, or love in their lives. They are often unable to connect and feel intimate with others, and they are...

The Psychoactive Blocking Effect of CBD

Node Smith, ND Researchers at Western University have shown for the first time the molecular mechanisms at work that cause cannabidiol, or CBD, to block the psychiatric side-effects caused by tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive chemical in cannabis....

Increased Screening of Eating Disorders Warranted

Node Smith, ND A University at Albany professor has found trends that warrant increased screening for eating disorders, she explains. Trends that warrant increased screening for eating disorders In 2018, Tomoko Udo, assistant professor of Health Policy, Management and...

Meta-Analysis Shows Omega-3s Lower Risks of Cardiovascular Disease

Node Smith, ND People who received omega-3 fish oil supplements in randomized clinical trials had lower risks of heart attack and other cardiovascular disease (CVD) events compared with those who were given placebo, according to a new meta-analysis from Harvard T.H....

Need for Better Communication on Vulvovaginal Health

Node Smith, ND Despite the wealth of information now available about menopause, women are still not comfortable in proactively discussing vaginal issues related to menopause with their healthcare providers, who appear equally uncomfortable and unlikely to initiate the...

Obese Women May Not Require Extra Calories During Pregnancy

Node Smith, ND The Institute of Medicine's guidelines currently advise all pregnant women to increase calorie intake by 340-450 calories/day during their second and third trimesters, regardless of their body size at conception. Approximately 2/3 of women with obesity...

Need for Better Communication on Vulvovaginal Health

Node Smith, ND Despite the wealth of information now available about menopause, women are still not comfortable in proactively discussing vaginal issues related to menopause with their healthcare providers, who appear equally uncomfortable and unlikely to initiate the...

Obese Women May Not Require Extra Calories During Pregnancy

Node Smith, ND The Institute of Medicine's guidelines currently advise all pregnant women to increase calorie intake by 340-450 calories/day during their second and third trimesters, regardless of their body size at conception. Approximately 2/3 of women with obesity...

Heart Disease Found in Ancient Peoples

Node Smith, ND A new imaging study of the mummified arteries of people who lived thousands of years ago revealed that their arteries were more clogged than originally thought, according to a proof-of-concept study led by a researcher with The University of Texas...

Onion and Garlic to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Node Smith, ND Onions and garlic are key ingredients in sofrito, a condiment that's a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine. They may also be a recipe for reducing the risk of breast cancer. Onions and garlic may also be a recipe for reducing the risk of breast cancer That's...

Neurotoxin Added to Turmeric to Brighten Color

Node Smith, ND It's billed as a health booster and healing agent, but it may be the source of cognitive defects and other severe ailments. A new Stanford-led study reveals that turmeric -- a commonly used spice throughout South Asia -- is sometimes adulterated with a...

Using Oxytocin for Hypersexual Disorder

Node Smith, ND A new study of men and women with hypersexual disorder has revealed a possible role of the hormone oxytocin, according to results published in the journal Epigenetics. The finding could potentially open the door to treating the disorder by engineering a...

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