NODE SMITH, ND In the hours after we die, certain cells in the human brain are still active. Some cells even increase their activity and grow to gargantuan proportions, according to new research from the University of Illinois Chicago. In a newly published study in...
NODE SMITH, ND During a normal waking state, information is processed and shared by various parts within our brain to enable flexible responses to external stimuli. Researchers from the University of Turku, Finland, found that during hypnosis the brain shifted to a...
NODE SMITH, ND It has long been known that several chemicals used in plastic toys in different parts of the world can be harmful to human health. However, it is difficult for parents to figure out how to avoid plastic toys containing chemicals that may cause possible...
NODE SMITH, ND Schizophrenia is a neurodevelopmental disorder that disrupts brain activity producing hallucinations, delusions, and other cognitive disturbances. Researchers have long searched for genetic influences in the disease, but genetic mutations have been...
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...
Laura Hughes, PhD Chris Habib, BSc, ND The Therapeutic Order is a hierarchy of naturopathic modalities and therapeutic interventions based on centuries of observation of the natural healing process.1 In many cases, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition...
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Jane is a pleasant, elegant, 60-year-old lady. She presented with a big, warm smile. Her chief complaints, however, were a concomitant history of vestibular and headache issues dating from the mid-1990s. There was also a past history of a...
Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO With spring fast approaching, I’m already dreading the shock of switching back to Daylight Saving Time (DST). This leads me to ponder why we still bother switching the clocks like this. I can never remember when we do it and which way we are...
David Schleich, PhD Everyone talks in our world about how the naturopathic profession has momentum, now more than ever. Some feel that the momentum is fragile and has been long in the works, requiring diligence and caution; others experience it has unstoppable. For a...
Alicia Gonzalez, ND My saga with brain injuries began when a soccer teammate fell during a game and suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). He was rushed to the nearest trauma center and received top-notch care in the ER and ICU. Unfortunately, once he was discharged...
Trina Doerfler, ND, DC Discussion of the brain is everywhere these days … it’s on the cover of leading news magazines; public television has a series entitled “The Brain Fitness Program”; and more than a few books are being written on how to better understand and work...
Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG) At a certain level, anxiety can be normal and useful, stimulating one to purposeful action. When in excess, however, it can interfere with one’s ability to function. Abnormal expressions of anxiety can range from a feeling of uneasiness,...
Nita Bishop, ND and Rowan Hamilton, MNIMH Have antibiotics been designed around the wrong premise? More than 100 years ago, Robert Koch made an important breakthrough in the history of microbiology by developing methods to create a solid nutrient media to...
Breast Cancer Review The ASCO Report Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO and Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO Each year the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) holds a meeting that few NDs attend. Article co-author Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO went to this year’s meeting and gleaned...
NODE SMITH, ND Adhering to a diet and exercise program to manage health can be a challenge for anyone. But maintaining a healthy weight may present unique challenges for young adults with inherent barriers such as cognitive impairment. A pilot study at the University...
NODE SMITH, ND Surpassed only by water, tea is the second most consumed beverage worldwide. When boiled tap water is used to brew tea, residual chlorine in the water can react with tea compounds to form disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Now, researchers reporting in...
DAN LABRIOLA, ND, PEng The news is good! The number of insurers offering naturopathic coverage with Medicare products will expand significantly with this year’s open enrollment. The lack of Medicare coverage has been an obstacle for elderly patients needing...
NODE SMITH, ND Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a new computational tool that can identify pathways related to diseases, including breast and prostate cancer, using single-nucleotide polymorphisms. SNPs, which refer to...
Similar Thought Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Geraldo is 55 years old and of Spanish descent. He is tall and has an athletic build – an imposing presentation. His intake form does not list any chief complaint. The Case Geraldo speaks openly and comfortably: “I am a...
Tolle Totum Serena Goldstein, ND We are now in a day and age where many of our concerns, such as heart disease, obesity, cancer, and autoimmune conditions, are due to a variety of causes and therefore require a variety of therapies. This is in contrast to around 100...
Naturopathic News Wendy Ericksen-Pereira, ND Nicolette V. Roman, PHD Rina Swart, PHD A huge growth in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) took place in South Africa in the 1960s that paralleled what was happening in other parts of the western world....
KRISSY HAGLUND, ND “At the end of the day, all we have is love,” writes Christina Bjorndal, ND. She would know. She’s been at the bottom of her well. She has battled self-worth issues, bulimia, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder type 1, and had several suicide...
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Peter Bongiorno, ND, LAc Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is probably the oldest “new” supplement that is out there. Many of my patients have expressed both interest and concern about it. Besides wondering if it is the new wonder cure for their condition,...
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...
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...
Node Smith, ND From the University of Wollongong Australia Successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction through attending a residential treatment program means more to the person than just staying clean and sober, an Australian-first study has found. More than...
Node Smith, ND Throughout the naturopathic profession, conversations have been emerging regarding the future of the profession within student groups, educational, professional and specialty organizations, and among practicing NDs. Summit on the Future of Naturopathic...
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...
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...
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...
Node Smith, ND From the University of Wollongong Australia Successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction through attending a residential treatment program means more to the person than just staying clean and sober, an Australian-first study has found. More than...
Node Smith, ND Throughout the naturopathic profession, conversations have been emerging regarding the future of the profession within student groups, educational, professional and specialty organizations, and among practicing NDs. Summit on the Future of Naturopathic...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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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...
