NODE SMITH, ND People with abdominal obesity and excess fat around the body's mid-section and organs have an increased risk of heart disease even if their body mass index (BMI) measurement is within a healthy weight range, according to a new Scientific Statement from...
NODE SMITH, ND In some men, having traditional masculine characteristics such as competitiveness and adventurousness was linked to being better fathers to infants, a new study found. But the men in this study -- highly educated and from dual-earner couples -- combined...
KATIE STROBE, ND Menopause is a pivotal time in a woman’s life that is characterized by decreased estrogen levels due to declining ovarian function. Biological aging accelerates throughout the body’s tissues and is particularly noticeable on the...
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...
NODE SMITH, ND A unique residential study has concluded that, contrary to perceived wisdom, people with eating disorders do not lose self-control -- leading to binge-eating -- in response to stress. The findings of the Cambridge-led research are published in the...
Colin MacLeod, ND Lateral epicondylitis (LE), also known as tennis elbow, is a relatively common condition in North America, estimated to affect 1-2% of the population per year.1 The annual incidence in tennis players (amateur or professional) is much higher, at 9-35%...
Sam Russo, ND Diagnostic imaging is an integral part of musculoskeletal medicine practice. The last century saw an incredible development in the field of diagnostic imaging, from the refinement of radiography to the advent of various types of magnetic resonance...
June Riedlinger, RPh, PharmD, ND; Dana Ullman, MPH Fibromyalgia is an idiopathic, chronic and complex ailment that requires the care of a professional practitioner, of which the homeopath should be considered a key player. Substantially significant results with...
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND I am now in my 56th year of life. I consider myself intelligent, articulate and a rather astute observer. I can meditate. I have done rather well on many exams and intellectual trials. I have a very serious conclusion regarding myself: I am...
Stacie Deyglio, ND What the Drug Companies Won’t Tell You and Your Doctor Doesn’t Know As a seasoned author, Dr. Murray passionately communicates the significance of owning responsibility for one’s health. His latest book, What Drug Companies Won’t Tell You and Your...
Stacie Deyglio, ND Holism Movement Dr. Constantine’s book Holism Movement is an inspiring assembly of illuminating themes formulated into a healing plan that, when followed, supports the balance of an individual’s body, mind and spirit. The book is organized into 30...
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND I am now in my 56th year of life. I consider myself intelligent, articulate and a rather astute observer. I can meditate. I have done rather well on many exams and intellectual trials. I have a very serious conclusion regarding myself: I am...
David Schleich, PhD Our seven naturopathic medical education programs are almost into the second decade of the 21st century. It is useful to investigate what they face in the higher education realm within whose rules and realities they must operate as they prepare NDs...
Beverly Huang, ND JW, 78 years old, first presented to me in July 2008, after months of feeling unwell and having been diagnosed with Stage 3B diffuse large B-cell lymphoma a month earlier. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is a non-Hodgkin lymphoma; it is a high-grade...
NODE SMITH, ND New research from the Florida State University College of Medicine found that changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease are often visible early on in individuals with personality traits associated with the condition. The study focused on...
JAKE F. FELICE, ND, LMP Cannabis use for medical and recreational purposes remains high in adults of reproductive age, and it is important for clinicians to be aware of the potential risks and misconceptions regarding cannabis and male...
REV OMAR S. BAILEY, ND “And a mouse is miracle enough to stagger sextillions of infidels.” This 1 line from Whitman’s poem, “Song of Myself,”1 has held such power throughout my life, especially my life as a naturopathic doctor. Holding the...
NODE SMITH, ND Migraines are a pain in the head and in the hip pocket, but newly discovered genetic causes by QUT researchers could lead the way to new preventative drugs and therapies. Genetic analyses findings were published in The American Journal of Human...
Tolle Causam Angela Knapp, ND Abstract Constipation is a common gastrointestinal complaint with diverse etiologies that extend beyond dietary and lifestyle factors. Although clostridia species are often associated with diarrhea, overgrowth or imbalance of certain...
Education Medical Resources for NDs: A Review of Current Publications for the Naturopathic Industry Blaine Harbourne, ND, LDN, CNS, CSCS Master Your Diabetes: A Comprehensive, Integrative Approach for Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Worldwide, there are 350 million...
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG) Abstract Gallbladder disease (GBD) affects an estimated 15% of the U.S. population, with risk increasing with age, metabolic dysfunction, and hormonal factors. Though historically considered a “woman’s...
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE There are probably more persons in the world today suffering from indigestion than from any other known ailment. And so long as people eat too much, too fast, and improperly, they will have stomach troubles. ~ William James Cromie, 1902,...
1)THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM: A CRITICAL FACTOR IN FEMALE HORMONAL BALANCE https://ndnr.com//womens-health/the-lymphatic-system-a-critical-factor-in-female-hormonal-balance/ Ginger Nash, ND I’ve been treating women with hormone imbalances for 20 years, but it’s only within...
Student Scholarship Honorable Mention Alexandra Francis, ND, MS, CNSMarie Winters, ND, FABNO Abstract This article reviews evidence that dysbiosis and intestinal hyperpermeability drive neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter imbalance along the gut–brain axis,...
Tolle Totum Erick R. Cervantes, MPH, ND Dale Pfost, PhD Human beings are host to a diverse ecosystem known as the microbiome. Characteristic of our microbiome, among many other things, is its now well-known diversity within the individual and from person to person, as...
Node Smith, ND A recent study suggests that resistance exercise - lifting weights - for less than an hour a week may reduce heart attack and stroke risk by 40 to 70 percent. "People may think they need to spend a lot of time lifting weights, but just two sets of bench...
Docere Shaon Hines, ND Much confusion exists regarding Cannabis, marijuana, and hemp. A better understanding of the terminology will help you to understand the legality. The terms “Cannabis” and “medical marijuana” are often used interchangeably. Cannabis, however, is...
Node Smith, ND A recent article validates the increase in patient outcomes with longer visits that concentrate on educating patients about their conditions.1 Forty-five (45) minute office visits intended to educate patients on their chronic medical conditions, and to...
Student Scholarship Honorable Mention Alexandra Francis, ND, MS, CNSMarie Winters, ND, FABNO Abstract This article reviews evidence that dysbiosis and intestinal hyperpermeability drive neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter imbalance along the gut–brain axis,...
Tolle Totum Erick R. Cervantes, MPH, ND Dale Pfost, PhD Human beings are host to a diverse ecosystem known as the microbiome. Characteristic of our microbiome, among many other things, is its now well-known diversity within the individual and from person to person, as...
Node Smith, ND A recent study suggests that resistance exercise - lifting weights - for less than an hour a week may reduce heart attack and stroke risk by 40 to 70 percent. "People may think they need to spend a lot of time lifting weights, but just two sets of bench...
Docere Shaon Hines, ND Much confusion exists regarding Cannabis, marijuana, and hemp. A better understanding of the terminology will help you to understand the legality. The terms “Cannabis” and “medical marijuana” are often used interchangeably. Cannabis, however, is...
Node Smith, ND A recent article validates the increase in patient outcomes with longer visits that concentrate on educating patients about their conditions.1 Forty-five (45) minute office visits intended to educate patients on their chronic medical conditions, and to...
Node Smith, ND A very interesting study recently looked at the continuation of brain activity after the heart has stopped.1 Typically, the time of death is pronounced at the moment the heart ceases to beat. However, the brain continues to slowly shut down over the...
Node Smith, ND A recent study suggests that gut-directed hypnotherapy may serve as an effective new treatment option for individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).1 The study also suggests that group or individual sessions offer benefits, and this may...
Node Smith, ND The antibiotic age of medicine is certainly beginning to shift. With billboards and public service announcements ushering in an awareness that antibiotics should not be used for common cold and flu symptoms, there is a growing shift away from...
Node Smith, ND The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released an updated guidance report on sport-related concussions An estimated 1.1 million to 1.9 million U.S. children and teens are treated for a recreational or sport-related concussion every year, and yet...
Node Smith, ND A new study from England suggests that MDMA may increase people’s willingness to cooperate with each other.1 A lot of interest has been given to MDMA, a commonly used street drug called ecstasy or molly. Pure MDMA is currently being heavily researched...
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NODE SMITH, ND Recess quality, not just the amount of time spent away from the classroom, plays a major role in whether children experience the full physical, mental and social-emotional benefits of recess, a new study from Oregon State University found. "Not all...
NODE SMITH, ND Even before the pandemic made Zoom ubiquitous, Washington State University researchers were using the video conferencing app to research a type of cannabis that is understudied: the kind people actually use. For the study, published in Scientific...
