AMY CHADWICK, ND Every one of us must undertake an apprenticeship with sorrow. We must learn the art and craft of grief, discover the profound way it ripens and deepens us. While grief is an intense emotion, it is also a skill we develop through a prolonged walk with...
NODE SMITH, ND Thin and brittle bones are strongly linked to women's heart disease risk, with thinning of the lower (lumbar) spine, top of the thigh bone (femoral neck), and hip especially predictive of a heightened heart attack and stroke risk, suggests research in...
NODE SMITH, ND QUT air-quality expert Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska is leading an international call for a "paradigm shift" in combating airborne pathogens such as COVID-19, demanding universal recognition that infections can be prevented by improving indoor...
NODE SMITH, ND As the human body's largest organ, the skin is responsible for protecting against a wide range of possible infections on all fleshy surfaces, from head to toe. So how exactly does the skin organize its defenses against such an array of threats? A new...
NODE SMITH, ND Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS affect millions of adults, but scientists still do not know what causes these diseases, which poses a significant roadblock to developing treatments or preventative measures. Recent...
Judith Ancheta, ND Naturopathic doctors have the ability to effect profound changes and contribute to quality healthcare. As a proud member of the profession, I can easily state that we know this. The patients we have the pleasure of working with to improve health can...
Emily Moore, ND; Heather Paulson, ND; Marcia Prenguber, ND, FABNO Cutaneous melanoma represents only 4% of skin cancers, but its rising incidence over the last few decades and its rate of mortality give the recommendation for skin checks more meaning. This cancer...
Kathy Lik, ND Due to the fact that prevention remains the best approach in reducing the incidence of skin cancer, there has been a significant increase in research looking at natural agents that exhibit photo-protective and anti-neoplastic effects in skin. The data is...
Lidia Wiersum, ND, FABNO Many types of skin cancer are preventable and treatable, so it is essential that we as NDs take an active role in educating our patients about the importance of skin cancer prevention and treatment. This article focuses on basal and squamous...
Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND Jane was brought into the teaching clinic by her mom, who was a veteran of that same clinic. Once every 3 weeks I see patients there, and the cases are televised to students in an adjacent class. In this way, the students can see the initials...
Anti-Aging: Wrinkle and Skin Slack Treatment A combination approach of mesotherapy, laser and radiofrequency to increase clinical outcomes.............>> cover Michael Rahman, BSC, ND Cellulite and Carbon Dioxide...
Desensitizing Allergies with the Miller Method Neil McKinney, ND Autoimmunity and the Role of Women’s Hormones Mary Shackelton, MPH, ND Could Monosodium Glutamate Cause Multiple Sclerosis? Amy Elizabeth Terlisner, NMD A look at one possible trigger for what today’s...
Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO I’ve seen three cases of ”Kfar Saba Syndrome” in as many weeks. Don’t go rushing off to look up this condition in your Merck Manual; it’s not listed. It’s my own name for the triad hypothyroidism, iron deficiency and B12 deficiency in the same...
Jill E. Stansbury, ND We welcome springtime with great joy here in the Pacific Northwest, embracing the sun, the flowers and the fresh green growth after months of winter’s gray drizzle. Many people, however, pay for their delight in the garden and first blush of...
NODE SMITH, ND Individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias (ADRD) often experience behavioral and psychological symptoms such as depression, aggression and anxiety. Frequently, these symptoms are treated with antipsychotics, antidepressants and...
NODE SMITH, ND Dementia -- a condition involving the extreme loss of cognitive function -- is caused by a variety of disorders, including Alzheimer's disease. According to World Health Organization estimates, approximately 10 million individuals worldwide develop...
US BioTek Is working with its practitioner network to provide free testing to those in need this holiday season Shoreline, WA, Nov. 10th— US BioTek Laboratories is working with its network of practitioners to provide free testing to those in need this holiday season....
MARK HEISIG, ND A mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), also known as a concussion, is an injury that has received growing attention from both the media and the public over the past few years. While awareness of public health concerns, like the potential...
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...
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...
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...
Node Smith, ND Women who completed a trans-antarctic expedition, entailing vigorous physical training in preparation as well as extreme physical conditions during the expedition, showed no more negative health effects than expected in men. The study was presented at...
Reviewed by Node Smith, ND Review: Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Reduce Premature Birth Risk A new Cochrane Review has found that increasing the intake of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) during pregnancy reduces the risk of premature births. Leading...
With 20+ years of experience in the natural health industry, Vita Aid Professional Therapeutics strives to provide high-quality nutraceuticals for health care practitioners. We focus on products for safe and effective therapeutic use and follow strict pharmaceutical...
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NODE SMITH, ND Extended exposure to light during nighttime can have negative consequences for human health. But now, researchers from Japan have identified a new type of light with reduced consequences for physiological changes during sleep. In a study published in...
NODE SMITH, ND The psychedelic drug psilocybin, a naturally occurring compound found in some mushrooms, has been studied as a potential treatment for depression for years. But exactly how it works in the brain and how long beneficial results might last is still...
