NODE SMITH, ND Expectant women are more likely to give birth early if they have high blood levels of a chemical used in flame retardants compared with those who have limited exposure, a new study finds. These polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are used in the...
TIM SHANNON, ND, DHANP Stress is a ubiquitous challenge in today’s modern life, especially today when a plethora of potential triggers can increase stress in our patients. The pandemic lockdown, current politics, economic challenges, and racial...
NODE SMITH, ND The evolving science of wisdom rests on the idea that wisdom's defined traits correspond to distinct regions of the brain, and that greater wisdom translates into greater happiness and life satisfaction while being less wise results in opposite,...
NODE SMITH, ND If, as the saying goes, less is more, why do we humans overdo so much? In a new paper featured on the cover of Nature, University of Virginia researchers explain why people rarely look at a situation, object or idea that needs improving -- in all kinds...
NODE SMITH, ND Sound sleep plays a critical role in healing traumatic brain injury, a new study of military veterans suggests. The study, published in the Journal of Neurotrauma, used a new technique involving magnetic resonance imaging developed at Oregon Health...
Jim Massey, ND So, you want to further explore the mind-body connection? Yoga and meditation play a significant role in everyday practical life and in developing a holistic experience that brings together body, mind, heart, and spirit. A committed yoga practice, along...
David Schleich, PhD When Napoleon and the Emperor of Russia met on horseback after a great battle just north of Moscow, the Emperor offered him a popular but bitter-tasting Russian ale as a gesture of goodwill during the temporary truce. In a matter of days Napoleon...
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Walter is a 43-year-old handyman. His wife, Lorraine, had been a patient of mine for some time. Lorraine is very intuitive and enthusiastically supports naturopathic medicine, and was ultimately successful in getting Walter through my front...
Nirala Jacobi, ND Hemorrhoids are a common condition, frequently overshadowed by more “glamorous” afflictions. Most NDs have successful treatment plans for hemorrhoids, including many of the suggestions in this article. As part of a list of recommendations, I’d like...
Bronner Handwerger, ND NDs strive to find the root cause of illness in order to understand the truth when looking at any given situation. Traditional medicine has postulated that the presence of excess testosterone in a male’s body might increase the likelihood of...
Geovanni Espinosa, ND, LAc, RH, CNS Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is of significant interest in urology and other health-related fields. Currently, there are multiple approaches to the management of CP/CPPS depending on the classification...
The Revolution in Prostate Cancer Management: Active surveillance and integrative medicine on the front line Phranq Dominic Tamburri, NMD This past year has been remarkable in both the changing perceptions of, and the recommendations in, the management of prostate...
Primum Non Nocere The Revolution in Prostate Cancer Management Phranq Dominic Tamburri, NMD Active surveillance and integrative medicine on the front line Testosterone and Prostate Cancer: The Myths Revealed Bronner Handwerger, ND In the recent past, it has been...
Eric Yarnell, ND and Lauren Russel, ND Crocus sativus, or saffron plant, is a domesticated herb in the family Iridaceae, the stigmata of which are known to many cooks for their vibrant color, flavor and high price. Saffron is a small, bulbous perennial, growing 6-10...
STEPHEN W. PARCELL, ND There is good scientific data supporting the role of diet in the prevention of disease, especially cardiovascular disease. Many of the foods we grew up eating – foods that are a part of our cultural food...
NODE SMITH, ND Where does your mind wander when you have idle time? A University of Arizona-led study published in Scientific Reports may offer some clues, and the findings reveal a surprising amount about our mental health. 78 participants were trained to voice their...
NODE SMITH, ND Engaging students through interactive activities, discussions, feedback and AI-enhanced technologies resulted in improved academic performance compared to traditional lectures, lessons or readings, faculty from Carnegie Mellon University's...
NODE SMITH, ND Damaging DNA builds up in the eyes of patients with geographic atrophy, an untreatable, poorly understood form of age-related macular degeneration that causes blindness, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine reveals. Based on...
Node Smith, ND We all know that driving under the influence of alcohol isn’t a good idea. Our focus is impaired, our concentration is diminished and our reaction time is slowed. However, I’ve often thought that the morning after a heavy night of drinking is also...
The NDNR Physician’s Choice Awards are bestowed upon companies that embrace naturopathic medicine and support naturopathic physicians, their practices, and patients. Between March 15 and May 15, 2020, naturopathic doctors selected one company for each of the following...
Node Smith, ND A recent study from the Wake Forest School of Medicine may give insight into why some people experience pain more intensely than others. The research study suggests that the degree to which a person is mindful may impact their experience of pain. The...
Node Smith, ND Actually, not even the whole Mediterranean diet, just olive oil. According to a recent research study conducted at the University of Athens, nine tablespoons of olive oil a week outperformed Viagra (Sildenafil) in improving symptoms of male erectile...
Collaborative Study Investigates Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapies PORTLAND, Oregon (Oct. 10, 2018) —The National Institutes of Health, through the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), awarded $1 million to Linus Pauling Institute at...
Node Smith, ND A recent article underlines a widespread form of gender discrimination - inadequate access to private toilets. This is a serious problem for girls and women around the world, and perhaps one of the most pervasive forms of gender discrimination. There...
Node Smith, ND Sucralose, a widely used artificial sweetener sold under the trade name Splenda®, is metabolized in the gut, producing at least two fat-soluble compounds, according to a recent study using rats. The finding differs from the studies used to garner...
Node Smith, ND A recent study suggests that women may need a more nutrient-rich diet to support a positive emotional mood, and sense of well-being. The research comes from Binghamton University, State University at New York.1 There is evidence that the differences in...
European Society of Cardiology Aspirin prevented serious vascular events in patients with diabetes who did not already have cardiovascular disease, but it caused almost as many major bleeds and there was no effect on cancers. These are the late breaking findings...
Student Scholarship Honorable Mention Terri Bugg, ND Patricia J. Rennie, ND Morphea, also known as localized scleroderma, is a rare disease with an incidence rate of 3 in 100 000 and a prevalence rate of 50 per 100 000.1 The disease affects women 2.6 times more than...
Node Smith, ND A recent article underlines a widespread form of gender discrimination - inadequate access to private toilets. This is a serious problem for girls and women around the world, and perhaps one of the most pervasive forms of gender discrimination. There...
Node Smith, ND Sucralose, a widely used artificial sweetener sold under the trade name Splenda®, is metabolized in the gut, producing at least two fat-soluble compounds, according to a recent study using rats. The finding differs from the studies used to garner...
Node Smith, ND A recent study suggests that women may need a more nutrient-rich diet to support a positive emotional mood, and sense of well-being. The research comes from Binghamton University, State University at New York.1 There is evidence that the differences in...
European Society of Cardiology Aspirin prevented serious vascular events in patients with diabetes who did not already have cardiovascular disease, but it caused almost as many major bleeds and there was no effect on cancers. These are the late breaking findings...
Student Scholarship Honorable Mention Terri Bugg, ND Patricia J. Rennie, ND Morphea, also known as localized scleroderma, is a rare disease with an incidence rate of 3 in 100 000 and a prevalence rate of 50 per 100 000.1 The disease affects women 2.6 times more than...
Student Scholarship Honorable Mention Jocelyn Faydenko Fraser Smith, MATD, ND Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in the United States.1 Although the classic lipid panel presents well-validated information about long-term risk, it does not...
Student Scholarship Honorable Mention Far Rahman Ralph Esposito, ND, LAc An individual’s blood type has a considerable influence on many aspects of health, including digestion of food, stress response, immunity, and, importantly, cardiovascular health. According to...
Education David J. Schleich, PhD There are more naturopathic students and graduates at this end of the decade than there were at the beginning. That’s a fact. Recently, I spoke with a focus group of freshly minted grads, for whom the national licensing and...
Education Lena Kian, ND Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 2: Circulation and Respiration Dr Jill Stansbury, a naturopathic physician and leading expert in botanical medicine, has utilized her 30 years of clinical experience to compile a complete...
Reno, NV – Klaire Labs (SFI USA) today announced the launch of Saccharomyces boulardii powder. Complete with a dual scoop for measuring accuracy, this clean-label formulation is particularly effective and uniquely convenient for use in high-potency titration...
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NODE SMITH, ND A funny thing happened on the way to discovering how zinc impacts kidney stones -- two different theories emerged, each contradicting the other. One: Zinc stops the growth of the calcium oxalate crystals that make up the stones; and two: It alters the...
NODE SMITH, ND In a bid to find or refine laboratory research models for cancer that better compare with what happens in living people, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists report they have developed a new computer-based technique showing that human cancer cells grown in...
