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Endocannabinoids & Autoimmunity

JAKE F. FELICE, ND, LMP  Autoimmune conditions and diseases of the nervous system are typically chronic, often have an early age of onset, and frequently cause significant pain, debility, and suffering. Autoimmunity is an...

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Autoimmunity: The Mitochondrial Connection

CATHERINE CLINTON, ND Abstract Autoimmune diseases, now affecting over 23 million Americans, are closely linked to mitochondrial dysfunction and impaired regulatory T cell (Treg) activity. Mitochondria influence both innate and adaptive immunity, with mitochondrial...

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Atopy & the Microbiome

JACLYN CHASSE-SMEATON, ND  Atopic dermatitis (AD) dramatically impacts pediatric health and quality of life of the family as a whole. Although the pathogenesis of AD has not been clearly elucidated, there are multiple factors at...

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How to Improve the Way you ‘Daydream’

NODE SMITH, ND Did you daydream as a kid, maybe even get in trouble for it? If you find it harder to be pleasantly lost in your thoughts these days, you're not alone. "This is part of our cognitive toolkit that's underdeveloped, and it's kind of sad," said Erin...

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For the Want of Hair: Where, oh where, has my dear hair gone?

For the Want of Hair: Where, oh where, has my dear hair gone?

Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE The hair is of great importance to every human being. Its care, however, is neglected too much in many cases and in other cases, too much extravagance is shown by applying many expensive hair tonics or hair salves and ointments....

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Anti Aging: Wrinkle and Skin Slack Treatment

Michael Rahman, BSc, ND My belief is that health is beauty and beauty is health. As an ND, I strive to marry natural medicine with cosmetic and anti-aging medicine. A comprehensive approach to anti-aging means not only assessing possible endocrine, metabolic or...

Integrative Care of Malignant Melanoma

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...

Naturopathic Prevention of Skin 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...

Skin Cancer Review

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...

May 2009 | Dermatology/Aesthetic Medicine

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...

April 2009 | Autoimmune & Allergy Medicine

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...

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Tick Tubes: Stopping Lyme in Its Tracks

Tick Tubes: Stopping Lyme in Its Tracks

JACOB SCHOR, ND, FABNO  This past winter, my wife and I saved all the cardboard tubes at the core of toilet paper and paper towel rolls. Today (early March), I will use them to make “tick tubes.” Our nearest neighbor, a...

Wired for Self-Healing- Part 2

Wired for Self-Healing- Part 2

JAMES SENSENIG, ND LOUISE EDWARDS, ND, LAC   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...

Speeding Up Tendon Healing

Speeding Up Tendon Healing

NODE SMITH, ND Researchers at CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices based at NUI Galway, have shown how the simple act of walking can power an implantable stimulator device to speed up treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The results of have been...

Ouroboros: The Cycle of Renewal in Medical Education

Ouroboros: The Cycle of Renewal in Medical Education

FRASER SMITH, MATD, ND  Life is full of cycles of birth, growth, senescence, and death, only to start anew. As we study biology in medical school, we learn about cell cycles, biochemical cycles, and feedback loops that grow, self-extinguish, and then start up...

Disagreeable People Have Most to Gain by Learning Compassion

Node Smith, ND Those individuals who are the least likely to be kind, the most disagreeable sort, could benefit the most from learning to be more compassionate, says a recent York University study.1 Over 640 mildly depressed individuals included in the study Over 640...

Insulin Resistance: Comprehensive Evaluation

Docere Teerawong Kasiolarn, ND, MSAc, LAc According to the World Health Organization, the global obesity rate has nearly tripled since 1975: In 2016, 39% (over 1.9 billion) of adults aged 18 years and over were overweight, and 13% (over 650 million) were obese.1 In...

Simply Drinking Water Prevents UTIs

Node Smith, ND Most women may instinctively drink more water to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). However, this common practice has never been backed up by research, until now. Drinking enough water actually cuts the risk of developing a UTI in half...

Too Much Viagra Could Lead to Long-term Vision Issues

Node Smith, ND A case study from Mount Sinai was published recently that showed color vision problems resulting from cellular retinal damage from taking high doses of sildenafil citrate (Viagra).1 Viagra is a popular medication that is used to help men who suffer from...

Institute for Natural Medicine Update

Autumn may be a time where much of nature goes dormant, but at the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM), it marks a time of growth and expansion. We’ve added new staff, new board members and advisors, and even a new website (check out naturemed.org). With this...

Common Household Cleaners Could be Altering Children’s Microbiome

Node Smith, ND The chemicals we use to clean our home may be detrimental to our children’s microbiome. Because of the known links to weight gain, as well as metabolic changes and the gut microbiome, it is possible that these chemicals are contributing to the obesity...

Biotics Research Corporation

Biotics Research Corporation was formed in 1975 and from day one the foundation has been “Innovation and Quality.” Our goals remain unchanged - innovative ideas, carefully researched concepts, and product development with advanced analytical and manufacturing...

Sierra Tucson

Since 1983, Sierra Tucson’s longstanding legacy of clinical excellence and compassionate care has resulted in recovery for those struggling with substance use disorder, trauma-related issues, disordered eating, pain that interferes with life, and mood and anxiety...

Too Much Viagra Could Lead to Long-term Vision Issues

Node Smith, ND A case study from Mount Sinai was published recently that showed color vision problems resulting from cellular retinal damage from taking high doses of sildenafil citrate (Viagra).1 Viagra is a popular medication that is used to help men who suffer from...

Institute for Natural Medicine Update

Autumn may be a time where much of nature goes dormant, but at the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM), it marks a time of growth and expansion. We’ve added new staff, new board members and advisors, and even a new website (check out naturemed.org). With this...

Common Household Cleaners Could be Altering Children’s Microbiome

Node Smith, ND The chemicals we use to clean our home may be detrimental to our children’s microbiome. Because of the known links to weight gain, as well as metabolic changes and the gut microbiome, it is possible that these chemicals are contributing to the obesity...

Biotics Research Corporation

Biotics Research Corporation was formed in 1975 and from day one the foundation has been “Innovation and Quality.” Our goals remain unchanged - innovative ideas, carefully researched concepts, and product development with advanced analytical and manufacturing...

Sierra Tucson

Since 1983, Sierra Tucson’s longstanding legacy of clinical excellence and compassionate care has resulted in recovery for those struggling with substance use disorder, trauma-related issues, disordered eating, pain that interferes with life, and mood and anxiety...

Imbue Botanicals, LLC

Imbue Botanicals produces an extensive line of premium CBD products, including tinctures, capsules, and topical lotions and salves, all available in multiple strengths… for both people and pets. Our premium Colorado-grown hemp products are non GMO, cruelty free, vegan...

Daytime Sleepiness Could be a Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s

Node Smith, ND Sleeplessness and sleep disturbances may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease according to a recent study. According to the study, older adults who frequently feel sleepy during the day are 3 times more likely to develop beta-amyloid...

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