NODE SMITH, ND A commonly available pesticide has been associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a University of Queensland study. Researchers analyzed links between pesticide exposure and the risk of kidney dysfunction in 41,847 people,...
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Notes from the Field: May, 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...
Ghrelin May Help Visceral Adiposity and Insulin Sensitivity
NODE SMITH, ND Fasting levels of the "hunger hormone" ghrelin rebound after weight loss and can help reduce belly fat and improve the body's sensitivity to insulin, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &...
New “Zinc Index” For Measuring Mineral Status
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From Cornell University- Zinc deficiency is prevalent around the world, and among children, these mineral shortfalls can lead to stunting, embryonic malformations and neurobehavioral abnormalities. Over several decades, science has improved...
Screen Addiction Disorder: EEG-based Diagnostics & Trends in Therapeutics
STEVEN RONDEAU, ND, BCN (EEG) Since childhood, most of us have been told that watching too much television is not healthy and that excessive screen time in any form can have serious repercussions on our...
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Intro to Bio-Electric Chemistry: Can You Regulate the Vital Force? – Part 1
Darrell S.C.S. Misak, ND, RPh At the recent Age Wise Conference at NCNM, I shared a discovery that not only transformed my naturopathic practice but also my whole concept of health. It started with a childhood curiosity to just understand how things worked, which...
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Dr Candice Esposito ND
Dr Candice Esposito ND Wellness Blueprint Health Centre 15 Great Plains Road, Emerald Park Saskatchewan, Canada S4L 1C6 (306) 781-2222 https://wellnessblueprintcentre.com/ Articles: Naturopathic Support for an Individual with a Stoma Naturopathic Doctor News and...
Dr Dan Carter ND
Dr Dan Carter ND Alpine Physicians Health Center 613 W Lamme St. Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone: (406) 586-2392 www.alpinephysicians.com Articles: Fundamentals and Clinical Application of IV Nutrient Therapy Metal and Mineral...
Dr Craig Wagstaff ND
Dr Craig Wagstaff ND Health Trek Research Inc. 11270 Highway 97 Winfield, B.C. V4V 1H8 250-766-3633 www.drwagstaff.ca Articles: Naturopathic Doctor News and Review | NDNR
Dr Emily Chan ND
Dr Emily Chan ND Modern Integrative Medicine at Health in Balance 330 Park Ave Suite 3 Laguna Beach CA 92651 (949) 497-2553 www.modernintegrativemedicine.com www.facebook.com/ModernIntegrativeMedicine Articles: Sociological...
Dr Jody Stanislaw ND
Dr. Jody Stanislaw, N.D., graduated from Bastyr University in 2007. She works with patients located anywhere around the country over phone/Skype, using natural means to treat today's most common ailments. Her focus on the mind-body connection, as well as the...
Dr Sam Russo ND LAc
Dr Sam Russo ND LAc Vermont Naturopathic Clinic 41 IDX Drive Suite 220 South Burlington, VT 05403 Phone: (802) 448-3388 www.naturopathicvermont.com Articles: Ultrasound-Guided Longitudinal Percutaneous Tenotomy Naturopathic Doctor...
Dr Tara Peyman ND
Dr Tara Peyman, ND Arizona Natural Health Center 1250 E. Baseline Rd., Ste. 104 Tempe, AZ 85283 Phone: (480) 456-0402 Fax: (480) 456-0409 www.AZNaturalHealth.com www.drtarapeyman.com Articles: Homeopathic Management of Pediatric...
Dr Kelly M Fitzpatrick BSN MPS ND
Dr Kelly M Fitzpatrick BSN MPS ND Dr Kelly M Fitzpatrick @ Sacred Medicine 1695 Jefferson St Eugene, OR 97402 Phone: (541) 344-9658 www.drkellynd.com Articles: Naturopathic Doctor News and Review | NDNR...
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Why I Became a Naturopathic Doctor
Sara Thyr, ND By accident, I ended up not going to allopathic medical school. That might sound unlikely, but it is true. I was a biology major in college and medical school seemed like a perfect next step. I had a 4.0 in my major (it was the 80’s,...
6,7, or 8: How Many Years Should It Take to Become an ND?
FRASER SMITH, MATD, ND Educational standards for physician training programs have risen substantially from what they used to be. For a long time, the normal route to medical school was to obtain a baccalaureate degree prior to medical school. Not wanting to be...
Nutrition and Self-Healing Part II
JAMES SENSENIG, ND CHARLEY CROPLEY, ND 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...
Quieting the Noise: Four Key Factors to Address in Autoimmune Disease
CHRIS D. MELETIS, ND Autoimmunity is a complex disease state with multiple factors contributing to its expression. Autoimmune disease is not simply a physical ailment. An emotional component may also be involved in the etiology of the condition. Our...
Cultural Differences and Contraception: Lifestyle Choice or Preventative Medicine?
Node Smith, ND In the five years she's lived in Germany, Erin Duffy doesn't think she has paid more than 16 euros for medical care. Until now, that is. Coverage of birth control highlights a key difference between the U.S. and German health care systems Duffy, a...
‘Edutainment’ May Be Key to Millennials Making Positive Health Changes
Node Smith, ND Storytelling that educates and entertains - aka "edutainment" - is a powerful communication tool that can lead to positive health-related changes among multicultural millennials, according to a new marketing study from Baylor University. Storytelling...
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...
Eighth Environmental Health Symposium to Address Toxic Substance Exposure and its Impact on Immune System Health
Eighth Environmental Health Symposium to Address Toxic Substance Exposure and its Impact on Immune System Health Speakers to convene in the shared spirit of “calming this perfect storm” of complex infections BROOMFIELD, CO., December 19, 2019 – With millions of...
Using Cigarettes to Quit Vaping. . .
Node Smith, ND Lucas McClain started smoking cigarettes in high school but switched to vaping after he heard e-cigarettes were a safer alternative. His vape of choice became the Juul, the king of electronic cigarettes — which comes with a king-size nicotine hit. ‘Juul...
Physical Activity Changes Risk of Heart Disease in Menopausal Women
Node Smith, ND A new study on menopausal women shows that leisure-time physical activity is associated with a healthier blood lipid profile. However, results suggest that leisure-time physical activity does not seem to entirely offset the unfavorable lipid profile...
Review of Plant-Based Diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Node Smith, ND A plant-based diet may alleviate painful symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new review published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition. Plant-based diet may alleviate painful RA symptoms RA is an autoimmune disorder...
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...
Eighth Environmental Health Symposium to Address Toxic Substance Exposure and its Impact on Immune System Health
Eighth Environmental Health Symposium to Address Toxic Substance Exposure and its Impact on Immune System Health Speakers to convene in the shared spirit of “calming this perfect storm” of complex infections BROOMFIELD, CO., December 19, 2019 – With millions of...
Using Cigarettes to Quit Vaping. . .
Node Smith, ND Lucas McClain started smoking cigarettes in high school but switched to vaping after he heard e-cigarettes were a safer alternative. His vape of choice became the Juul, the king of electronic cigarettes — which comes with a king-size nicotine hit. ‘Juul...
Physical Activity Changes Risk of Heart Disease in Menopausal Women
Node Smith, ND A new study on menopausal women shows that leisure-time physical activity is associated with a healthier blood lipid profile. However, results suggest that leisure-time physical activity does not seem to entirely offset the unfavorable lipid profile...
Review of Plant-Based Diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Node Smith, ND A plant-based diet may alleviate painful symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new review published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition. Plant-based diet may alleviate painful RA symptoms RA is an autoimmune disorder...
Perspective of Locus of Control Amongst Cancer Patients
Node Smith, ND Smoking, sun exposure, poor diet, alcohol consumption and inadequate exercise are proven risk factors for many types of cancer, but new research shows this message is not getting through to many patients. What role does fate play when it comes to the...
More to Diabetes than Insulin Resistance
Node Smith, ND In Switzerland, more than 400,000 people suffer from type 2 diabetes, a serious metabolic disorder that is constantly increasing obesity by promoting the resistance action of insulin - one of the hormones that regulates blood sugar levels - is a major...
Georges Canguilhem: One Important Vitalist We Rarely Hear About
Education David J. Schleich, PhD When I was in graduate school studying literature and philosophy, I was drawn to the work of Bergson, Whitehead, and Deleuze. Later, though, I came across the work of Georges Canguilhem, a seminal theorist in our era about vitalism. I...
Notes from the Field: September, 2019
Nature Cure Clinical Pearls Jared L. Zeff, ND, VNMI, LAc The following is a 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...
Castor Oil: Magic or Myth (Part 3)
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Marisol Teijeiro, ND Many ancient cultures share a tradition of using castor oil for beautification. In the modern day, the prevalence of castor oil in beauty care kits is notable, and the science is there to support it. Since beauty is, in...
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Evidence that Type 1 Diabetes May Not be a Single Disease
NODE SMITH, ND New findings from the international The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) study add to a growing body of evidence indicating that type 1 diabetes is not a single disease. The presentation and, perhaps, cause of autoimmune...
The Downfalls of Telemedicine for Patients
NODE SMITH, ND A study of rheumatology patients and clinicians has found that while the majority found phone or video consultations more convenient than face-to-face consultations, they viewed so-called telemedicine as less diagnostically accurate than in-person...





