NODE SMITH, ND Alzheimer's disease is predominant in elderly people, but the way age-related changes to lipid composition affect the regulation of biological processes is still not well understood. Links between lipid imbalance and disease have been established, in...
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A Little Insight into Narcissism and Aggression
NODE SMITH, ND A comprehensive analysis of 437 studies from around the world provides the best evidence to date that narcissism is an important risk factor for both aggression and violence, researchers said. The link between narcissism and aggression was found for all...
A New Take on Discipling Schoolchildren …or Not
NODE SMITH, ND A study examining Japanese schools' hands-off approach when children fight showed it could create opportunities for autonomy and encourage ownership of solutions, suggesting a new strategy in handling kids squabbles in other countries. Called mimamoru,...
Obesity is a MAJOR Determining Factor of Covid-19 Consequences
NODE SMITH, ND A Cleveland Clinic study shows that survivors of COVID-19 who have moderate or severe obesity may have a greater risk of experiencing long-term consequences of the disease, compared with patients who do not have obesity. The study was recently published...
More Research on Healthy Bacteria’s Clinical Use in Ulcerative Colitis
NODE SMITH, ND A new study published in Nature Communications demonstrates that a consortium of bacteria designed to complement missing or underrepresented functions in the imbalanced microbiome of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, prevented and treated...
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The Next Best Past: Looking Back from 2050
David Schleich, PhD A sure way to slow down and eventually stall the co-option of naturopathic modalities, protocols, and philosophy by the allopaths is to be very, very effective in providing health care. Another, parallel, and sure way to prevent the suppression of...
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Prevention, Diagnostics and Treatment Pearls for Renal Disease
One of my irreverent colleagues has a comical view of organ relationships, loosely based on Chinese medicine. The liver is like the eldest child: a resilient, responsible, overachiever who can bounce back after just about anything. The kidneys are like middle...
Neurasthenia
Sussanna Czeranko, ND Past Pearls “Every hysterical person is a neurasthenic but not every neurasthenic is hysterical.” Otto Juettner, A.M., Sc.M., Ph.D., M.D., 1916 “Stimulants like drugs used for the relief of [neurasthenia] have been invented for both the patient...
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Tolle Totum A Homeopathic Perspective on Fatigue as an Endocrine Issue Cheryl A. Kasdorf, NMD A discussion of the Sycotic and Tuberculinic miasms − with two case studies. Docere Ayurveda and Diabetes Care: A Multifaceted Approach Virender Sodhi, ND, MD (Ayurved) A...
Prevention, Diagnostics and Treatment Pearls for Renal Disease
Heather Aura Wdowin, NMD, CH One of my irreverent colleagues has a comical view of organ relationships, loosely based on Chinese medicine. The liver is like the eldest child: a resilient, responsible, overachiever who can bounce back after just about anything. The...
Melissa and Other Dopaminergic Herbs Useful in Treatment of PCOS
Jillian Stansbury, ND Dopamine is increasingly being recognized as a key regulatory neurohormone in the hypothalamus and the pituitary. Dopamine and L-Dopa inhibit the release of some pituitary hormones. Most notable are prolactin and luteinizing hormone (LH);...
Ayurveda and Diabetes Care: A Multifaceted Approach
Virender Sodhi, ND, MD (Ayurved) The Ayurvedic tradition has much to offer when it comes to diabetes care. Diabetes is a complex condition with devastating and often fatal complications. Every practitioner knows that lifestyle issues must be addressed if the diabetic...
… As You Move through New Doors, there Comes this Soft Bomb Behind the Eyes : Part 1 of 2
David Schleich, PhD i listen to my mountains, desperate abouttheir enclosures, their cul-de-sacs, their canyon conundra, but my courage swells like a discarded sponge ravenous for the flash flood for one instant, carved against my tableau of gray geosyncline as you...
A Case of Parasites?
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND RN is a slender woman with dark hair and a pale complexion. On meeting her, the impressions were that she was warm, thoughtful and reserved. She is, as well, an excellent observer as can be seen from the following discussion. This initial...
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How the Diet Affects Immune System: Mice Model Study
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From Harvard Medical School- The cliché "you are what you eat" has been used for hundreds of years to illustrate the link between diet and health. Now, an international team of researchers has found the molecular proof of this concept,...
Endocannabinoids Increased from Exercise
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From University of Nottingham- Exercise increases the body's own cannabis-like substances, which in turn helps reduce inflammation and could potentially help treat certain conditions such as arthritis, cancer and heart disease. In a new study,...
Making Sustainable Jet Fuel – Wow!
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS)- Scientists at ETH Zurich have built a plant that can produce carbon-neutral liquid fuels from sunlight and air. The next goal will be to take this technology to industrial scale and...
Mind, Body… and Something: How to Teach Spirituality in a Naturopathic Curriculum?
FRASER SMITH, MATD, ND Spirituality has many definitions. But whether it has a common definition or not, many of us in the profession believe the spiritual dimension of a person is an important aspect of health. The vast human experience with this aspect of our...
Sleep Deprivation May Damage our DNA
Node Smith, ND A recent study accentuates the importance of a good night’s sleep, and the role of sleep deprivation in the development of chronic disease. The study linked sleep deprivation to DNA damage.1 Study linked sleep deprivation to DNA damage The authors...
Opioid Use Increases Risk of Pneumonia
Node Smith, ND Taking prescribed opioids raises the risk of pneumonia, new Yale-led study finds The study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, reinforces the concern that prescription opioid painkillers have a negative impact on the immune system. It also underscores...
NuAxon Bioscience Welcomes Advisory Board Member!
Award-winning company brings on health educator and consultant Bloomington, IN: (February 22, 2019) NuAxon Bioscience is honored to announce a new board advisor. Nancy Angelini, a licensed massage therapist andalternative health educator from Massachusetts, is now...
Enviromedica® Showcases Terraflora™ at Natural Products Expo West—is a Nexty Finalist for 2019 Best New Supplement.
Terraflora™ is novel broad spectrum, synbiotic formula of first-to-market, spore-form probiotics and advanced, food-based prebiotics designed for robust support of gastrointestinal health. Austin, TX., February 20, 2019 – Enviromedica® announces their new synbiotic,...
Social Media May be Worse for Girls than Boys
Node Smith, ND Another study suggests that screen time and time spent on social media may contribute to higher rates of depression. This time the study specifies young girls using social media. The study found that girls are affected more significantly by depression...
Dysfunctional Sperm a Possible Cause of Frequent Miscarriages
Node Smith, ND A small, but significant study from the Imperial College in London has found that a possible cause of frequent miscarriages could be dysfunction in the sperm of the woman’s partner.1 Recurrent miscarriages are defined as three or more miscarriages...
Wormwood Tea Effective at Treating Schistosomiasis
Node Smith, ND A recent study on the effects of sweet wormwood tea to treat schistosomiasis suggests a much more benign and accessible treatment for the common parasitic disease.1 Schistosomiasis Schistosomiasis is incredibly under-researched, yet is a fairly common...
New Mexican Bill Seeks to License and Regulate Naturopathic Doctors
SB 135 asks New Mexican Lawmakers to allow NDs full practice in the state Bloomington, IN: (February 19, 2019) Currently, there is a bill headed toward the New Mexican House. The bill, sponsored by NM Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino, has gained a lot of recent attention...
Rebel Herbs Announces Product Launch
Award winning company announces the release of 10 new single herb capsule products Bloomington, IN: Rebel Herbs is excited to announce the launch of 10 certified organic single botanical capsules. The company states that it works diligently to bring quality products...
A New Campaign to Help Promote Brain Health in Children
Node Smith, ND My Brain Robbie animation campaign aims to help keep little brains healthy My Brain Robbie, a fantastic new initiative to promote brain health among school aged children, has been launched through the Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders, an...
Dysfunctional Sperm a Possible Cause of Frequent Miscarriages
Node Smith, ND A small, but significant study from the Imperial College in London has found that a possible cause of frequent miscarriages could be dysfunction in the sperm of the woman’s partner.1 Recurrent miscarriages are defined as three or more miscarriages...
Wormwood Tea Effective at Treating Schistosomiasis
Node Smith, ND A recent study on the effects of sweet wormwood tea to treat schistosomiasis suggests a much more benign and accessible treatment for the common parasitic disease.1 Schistosomiasis Schistosomiasis is incredibly under-researched, yet is a fairly common...
New Mexican Bill Seeks to License and Regulate Naturopathic Doctors
SB 135 asks New Mexican Lawmakers to allow NDs full practice in the state Bloomington, IN: (February 19, 2019) Currently, there is a bill headed toward the New Mexican House. The bill, sponsored by NM Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino, has gained a lot of recent attention...
Rebel Herbs Announces Product Launch
Award winning company announces the release of 10 new single herb capsule products Bloomington, IN: Rebel Herbs is excited to announce the launch of 10 certified organic single botanical capsules. The company states that it works diligently to bring quality products...
A New Campaign to Help Promote Brain Health in Children
Node Smith, ND My Brain Robbie animation campaign aims to help keep little brains healthy My Brain Robbie, a fantastic new initiative to promote brain health among school aged children, has been launched through the Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders, an...
Chemicals in Sunscreen Not only Harmful to Humans, but also Coral Reefs
Node Smith, ND Sunscreen may be important for preventing sunburns and skin cancer, however some of the ingredients in conventionally produced sunscreen can not only be detrimental to human health, but also sea creatures. Specifically, sunscreen chemicals from swimmers...
Self Administered Long-Acting Contraceptive Via Microneedle Patch
Node Smith, ND A new long-acting contraceptive, designed to be self-administered, may provide a new family planning option, particularly in developing nations where access to healthcare can be limited, a recent study suggests. The contraceptive would be delivered...
American Botanical Council Update on Ashwagandha Adulteration
Node Smith, ND Bulletin emphasizes the issue of undeclared addition of ashwagandha leaf materials to ashwagandha root products The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has released a Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin on ashwagandha...
Soda consumption caused dehydration and kidney disease markers during manual labor
Node Smith, ND New research suggests that drinking sugary, caffeinated soft drinks while exercising in hot weather may increase the risk of kidney disease.1 The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology—Regulatory, Integrative and...
Biopharma & Biomedicine: The Stacked Deck
Education David J. Schleich, PhD The monolith that is the biomedicine industrial complex in America costs hit 18.2% in 2018, regardless of the irrefutable data about growing chronicity and the poor health of young people and boomers alike. (Statistics Portal, 2019)...
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“Junk DNA” and Aging
NODE SMITH, ND The human body is essentially made up of trillions of living cells. It ages as its cells age, which happens when those cells eventually stop replicating and dividing. Scientists have long known that genes influence how cells age and how long humans...
Reversing Memory Loss in Mice
NODE SMITH, ND Scientists at Cambridge and Leeds have successfully reversed age-related memory loss in mice and say their discovery could lead to the development of treatments to prevent memory loss in people as they age. In a study published in Molecular Psychiatry,...




