NODE SMITH, ND Scientists have long searched in vain for a class of brain cells that could explain the visceral flash of recognition that we feel when we see a very familiar face, like that of our grandmothers. But the proposed "grandmother neuron" -- a single cell at...
NODE SMITH, ND A new University of Arizona Health Sciences study found women on hormone therapy were up to 58% less likely to develop neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease, and reduction of risk varied by type and route of hormone therapy and...
NODE SMITH, ND A stimulating environment keeps the "hippocampus" -- which is the brain's memory control center -- young, so to speak. Causes of this are molecular mechanisms that affect gene regulation. These current findings from studies in mice provide clues as to...
NODE SMITH, ND Cells contain machinery that duplicates DNA into a new set that goes into a newly formed cell. That same class of machines, called polymerases, also build RNA messages, which are like notes copied from the central DNA repository of recipes, so they can...
PORT CHESTER, NY AllergoSan USA’s Omni-Biotic Stress Release psychobiotic was recognized as Nutraingredients USA Probiotic of the Year. Focusing on true innovation, long-term market success and cutting-edge research, the NutraIngredients-USA Awards honor the best and...
Catherine Darley, ND Remember being a teenager, staying up late, and sleeping till noon on the weekends? Most likely you have teen patients in your clinic who are experiencing the same sleep pattern. Unfortunately, because school hours are not aligned with teen...
Web Site Offers Free ND Directory MedicineTalk.org, a Web site that supports the naturopathic community through public outreach, awareness and education, now offers a free online directory called Find an ND. The directory allows NDs to reach patients in their area...
Celebrating our New Colleagues Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO Last July, on a sudden impulse, I bought a ticket and flew from Denver to Phoenix early one Saturday morning and spent the day there. A week earlier I’d received an invitation to attend Southwest College of...
Survey Tracks Mental Disorders Among American Youth Only about one-half of American children and teenagers who have certain mental disorders receive professional services, according to a survey funded in part by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The...
Disaster Outreach for Haiti Naturopaths International is trying to establish clinical work in Haiti via its disaster relief outreach program, and is asking for donations and fundraiser participants. The goal is to work with other organizations, such as Natural Doctors...
Position Statement on Health Products Issued The Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) has been informed by the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) that the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) has issued the...
Carl Hangee-Bauer Heads AANP Carl Hangee-Bauer, ND, LAc is the new president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP). "I am excited and honored to lead the organization through these challenging times," Dr. Hangee-Bauer said. "As a family...
ASSOCIATION NEWS The Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CoAND) is seeking speakers for its 3rd Annual Nature Cure Conference to be held October 22-24 at Mount Princeton Hot Springs in Nathrop, Co. Ideal speakers would have an interest in hydrotherapy,...
Message From the President A rotating column from the presidents of naturopathic medical colleges Guru Sandesh S. Khalsa, ND Dean, University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine The University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine is entering a new...
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From Northwestern University- Northwestern University researchers have developed a new injectable therapy that harnesses "dancing molecules" to reverse paralysis and repair tissue after severe spinal cord injuries. In a new study, researchers...
CHRIS D. MELETIS, ND Weight loss, when indicated, has always been an integral part of metabolic health and a viable defense against cardiovascular disease and diabetes. However, the COVID-era awareness of morbidity and related mortality has brought a...
MICHELLE MADDUX, ND Abstract Intestinal permeability (IP), commonly known as “leaky gut,” results from disruption of the gut’s physical and chemical barriers, allowing translocation of antigens and microbes into systemic circulation. IP has been linked to...
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From University of Pittsburgh- Despite what skeptics say, being kind to oneself is not a New Age fad -- and there is research to back it up. Middle-aged women who practiced self-compassion had lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease,...
Node Smith, ND The Endocrine Society applauded the European Parliament’s release of a report demonstrating that endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) pose a serious threat to the health of current and future generations and illustrating the need for additional action...
Node Smith, ND A recent press release from the American College of Cardiology advocates a midday nap to help keep blood pressure down, along with other lifestyle changes of course. The first study to prospectively assess midday sleep’s affect on blood pressure levels...
Node Smith, ND Cereal food giant, Kellog has removed key vitamins and minerals from some of its cereals sold in Mexico. The following is a press release put out by the Changing Markets Foundation, regarding a letter sent to the food industry leader regarding this...
Node Smith, ND There is significant doubt as to the safety of Bluetooth headphones, and the electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) they emit into the ear canal. A recent article gives voice to many scientific researchers who believe, and point to research that supports a...
Node Smith, ND A preliminary report from Stanford University School of Medicine shows promise of wearable technology being used to detect atrial fibrillation.1 The research was part of the Apple Heart Study, an unprecedented virtual study including over 400,000...
Node Smith, ND Psychological Distress is an all too common experience for many individuals. In fact, it is estimated that upwards of 70 percent of all visits to primary care providers are related in some way to psychological stress. The most common forms of...
Node Smith, ND I still don’t know how I feel about this new device, but it sure could be a game changer for helping people make better food choices. An app that warns you about food choices based on your DNA - oh, and the company also includes a home DNA analyzer that...
Node Smith, ND UNC School of Medicine researchers, led by Flavio Frohlich, PhD, are the first to use transcranial alternating current brain stimulation (tACS) to significantly reduce symptoms in people diagnosed with major depression. Transcranial alternating current...
Education David J. Schleich, PhD Recently I was in Butler, NJ, to confer with local leaders about the importance of that nifty little town in the naturopathic profession's early history. Regrettably, the only fragments of that special period of Benedict and Louisa...
Education David J. Schleich, PhD A generation ago we were a tiny cohort of naturopathic students learning medicine in a Southeast Portland, OR, storefront. Today, NUNM is living a strategic plan called A Framework for Action, which, now in its third 5-year iteration,...
Node Smith, ND Psychological Distress is an all too common experience for many individuals. In fact, it is estimated that upwards of 70 percent of all visits to primary care providers are related in some way to psychological stress. The most common forms of...
Node Smith, ND I still don’t know how I feel about this new device, but it sure could be a game changer for helping people make better food choices. An app that warns you about food choices based on your DNA - oh, and the company also includes a home DNA analyzer that...
Node Smith, ND UNC School of Medicine researchers, led by Flavio Frohlich, PhD, are the first to use transcranial alternating current brain stimulation (tACS) to significantly reduce symptoms in people diagnosed with major depression. Transcranial alternating current...
Education David J. Schleich, PhD Recently I was in Butler, NJ, to confer with local leaders about the importance of that nifty little town in the naturopathic profession's early history. Regrettably, the only fragments of that special period of Benedict and Louisa...
Education David J. Schleich, PhD A generation ago we were a tiny cohort of naturopathic students learning medicine in a Southeast Portland, OR, storefront. Today, NUNM is living a strategic plan called A Framework for Action, which, now in its third 5-year iteration,...
Student Scholarship – 1st Place Research Review Cecilia L. Stevens, PhD Shabita Teja, BPharm, ND Chronic pain is commonly defined as any pain lasting longer than 12 weeks in duration. This informal definition was developed to describe neuralgia that lingered after...
Naturopathic Perspective Andrea Gruszecki, ND Many aspects of human physiology are influenced by levels of steroid sex hormones, and the immune system is no exception. A thorough evaluation and understanding of an autoimmune patient’s native hormone metabolism may...
Saginaw, Michigan. April 4, 2019 – Graminex® LLC, producer of Graminex® Non-Solvent Flower Pollen Extracts™, receives Health Canada Approval under the Natural and Nonprescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) for its PollenBerry® Flower Pollen Extract™....
Hilma was created when Nina, Hilary and Lily, the Hilma founders, realized that the traditional medicine cabinet staples -- those sugary pills and brightly colored syrups -- simply weren’t cutting it anymore. They set out to create a new standard for their medicines...
Tolle Totum Holly Lucille, ND, RN If you have patients with an autoimmune condition, it’s not surprising. According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), a division of the National Institutes of Health, autoimmune diseases affect over 23...
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NODE SMITH, ND A single glass of wine can quickly -- significantly -- raise the drinker's risk for atrial fibrillation, according to new research by UC San Francisco. The study provides the first evidence that alcohol consumption substantially increases the chance of...
NODE SMITH, ND Eating more nutritious, plant-based foods is heart-healthy at any age, according to two research studies published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart Association. In two separate studies...
