SAM N. CLOUTHIER, BHSC, ND Bipolar disorder is a complex illness that affects approximately 2% of the Canadian population and affects males and females in equal numbers.1 Currently, typical treatment protocols for bipolar...
JESSICA BRANDES, ND Abstract The human microbiome exerts profound influence on neurodevelopment, stress resilience, mood regulation, and cognitive aging. Evidence shows that early-life microbial exposures shape immune and brain maturation, while disruptions—such as...
JEREMY APPLETON, ND Sceletium tortuosum (aka Mesembryanthemum tortuosum) is a South African plant medicine with a centuries-long history of use. Not all Sceletium preparations are alike, owing to the presence or absence of standardization,...
NODE SMITH, ND An antioxidant found in green tea may increase levels of p53, a natural anti-cancer protein, known as the "guardian of the genome" for its ability to repair DNA damage or destroy cancerous cells. Published today in Nature Communications, a study of the...
NODE SMITH, ND The majority of the population can produce neutralizing antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in severe cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to a study published in the open-access journal...
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Doris is coming up to her 90th birthday and doing it in style. I don’t mean that in the economic sense. She is present, poised, and sociable. An elegant lady, but in no way ostentatious. She particularly wanted to see someone practicing...
Timothy Schwaiger, NMD The use of salivary cortisol in evaluating a patient’s condition can be a valuable tool for physicians. Although there is a vast quantity of research in this area, the laboratory results can be confusing when trying to choose a therapy best...
David Schleich, PhD In recent months we have been considering the value to our naturopathic colleges to develop an institutional research (IR) department. It is important in this process to take into account what Middaugh describes as "possible interactions of...
Connie Sanchez, ND The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) reports that up to 27 million Americans may have some type of thyroid disorder, and that more than half of those remain undiagnosed (2008). In his book, Thyroid Power, Dr. Richard...
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Niraj’s parents came to Canada from India 10 years ago. He was born three years later and has challenged their marriage to a degree never envisioned. They were about 10 minutes early for their appointment. It was good timing because the...
Kelly Green Jennings, ND, MSOM It is estimated that more than 25 million Americans suffer from some form of anxiety disorder, including panic, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (U.S. Dept. of...
As NDs, we are acutely aware of the delicate balance within the endocrine system and how that balance affects one’s health. Understanding the connection between the hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal glands is crucial when treating a patient with symptoms that point...
Primum Non Nocere Using Botanicals in the Treatment of Cancer Pain Dicken Weatherby, ND and Donald R. Yance, CN, MH, RH Trigger Point Therapy Jason E. Barker, ND and Sara Pavone, DiplOM, LAc, CH Causes and presentation of trigger points as a source of pain. Also,...
Tina Marcantel, RN, NMD Pain is one of the most common and challenging complaints doctors are called upon to treat. Most patients present with some type of chronic pain from a long-term illness such as fibromyalgia, diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis; back injuries; or...
NODE SMITH, ND Our gut microbiome -- the ever-changing "rainforest" of bacteria living in our intestines -- is primarily affected by our lifestyle, including what we eat or the medications we take, most studies show. But a University of Notre Dame study has found a...
NODE SMITH, ND The human body is essentially made up of trillions of living cells. It ages as its cells age, which happens when those cells eventually stop replicating and dividing. Scientists have long known that genes influence how cells age and how long humans...
NODE SMITH, ND Scientists at Cambridge and Leeds have successfully reversed age-related memory loss in mice and say their discovery could lead to the development of treatments to prevent memory loss in people as they age. In a study published in Molecular Psychiatry,...
NODE SMITH, ND NEWTOWN, Conn., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-of-its-kind, peer-reviewed study provides scientific evidence that lifestyle and diet changes can deliver a reduction in biological age. Since aging is the primary driver of chronic disease, this...
Docere Teresa Neff, ND, CLE As naturopathic physicians, we enthusiastically encourage our patients to eat a varied diet that nourishes their bodies. Adult patients who struggle to eat healthfully can generally reason themselves into making acceptable food choices....
Tolle Totum Chris D. Meletis, ND Increased intestinal permeability – otherwise known as leaky gut – is associated with a surprising number of health concerns, including seasonal allergies, autoimmune disorders (eg, rheumatoid arthritis), migraines, depression, and...
Naturopathic Perspective Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFMCP For the love of science, can we stop the chit-chat about lavender, tea tree, and man boobs in little boys?! The controversy over the “estrogenic properties” of certain essential oils resurfaced recently, sending...
Tolle Causam Darin Ingels, ND, FAAEM Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental disorder manifesting in the first 2 years of life and affecting communication and behavior; it often manifests as long-term learning disabilities and/or emotional...
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Deborah Frances, RN, NDChris Chlebowski, DC, ND Abstract A series of pediatric acute care cases illustrates the effectiveness of targeted homeopathic and herbal interventions. In a newborn with post-surgical tongue pain, Calendula 200C rapidly...
Naturopathic Perspective Shelley Burns, ND It was on Facebook that I was first introduced to the Tide Pod Challenge, ie, the public dare to bite into Tide’s single-load laundry detergent packets. With all of the social media scandals of late, I ignored this post,...
Node Smith, ND An interesting new wound dressing has been developed using vitamin D to promote the production of an antimicrobial peptide.1 The dressing is a nanofiber-based bandage woven to contain vitamin D within it and meant to aid in the prevention of surgical...
Node Smith, ND A new research study shows how supplemental oxygen improves neurovascular function in individuals with breathing difficulties.1 This concept may have further therapeutic benefits for the prevention of pathology affecting the brain, such as dementia....
Node Smith, ND A recent study showed that cleaning your house frequently, and washing your hands may actually help lower your contact with flame-retardant chemicals.1 The study is from Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health (CCCEH) at Columbia...
Node Smith, ND A new study shows that the female sex hormone, estrogen, may play a role in the development of migraines in men.1 It is generally accepted that the sex hormone does play a role in migraine for women, but has never been researched in men. This study was...
Naturopathic Perspective Shelley Burns, ND It was on Facebook that I was first introduced to the Tide Pod Challenge, ie, the public dare to bite into Tide’s single-load laundry detergent packets. With all of the social media scandals of late, I ignored this post,...
Node Smith, ND An interesting new wound dressing has been developed using vitamin D to promote the production of an antimicrobial peptide.1 The dressing is a nanofiber-based bandage woven to contain vitamin D within it and meant to aid in the prevention of surgical...
Node Smith, ND A new research study shows how supplemental oxygen improves neurovascular function in individuals with breathing difficulties.1 This concept may have further therapeutic benefits for the prevention of pathology affecting the brain, such as dementia....
Node Smith, ND A recent study showed that cleaning your house frequently, and washing your hands may actually help lower your contact with flame-retardant chemicals.1 The study is from Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health (CCCEH) at Columbia...
Node Smith, ND A new study shows that the female sex hormone, estrogen, may play a role in the development of migraines in men.1 It is generally accepted that the sex hormone does play a role in migraine for women, but has never been researched in men. This study was...
Node Smith, ND Many women feel uncomfortable with the shape, size and overall appearance of their vagina. However, a recent study published in the journal BJOG, concludes that there is no such thing as a “normal vagina.” This is the largest study ever conducted on...
Node Smith, ND Getting up in the morning and immediately contemplating how stressful the day will be may be harmful to your mindset and cognition throughout the day, says Penn State researchers.1 This could be the truth behind “getting up on the wrong side of the bed....
Node Smith, ND At a pre-conference meeting of the AANP, thought leaders of the profession, students, representatives from a wide array of naturopathic professional organizations, as well as NDs from numerous countries around the world, came together for the Future of...
Jason Carlton Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, which affects roughly 100 million Americans, costs the United States healthcare system $32 billion annually, according to a first-of-its-kind study by Intermountain Medical Center researchers on the economic...
Node Smith, ND A new study from the Netherlands is questioning the recommendations for anti-hypertensive medication use in the elderly.1 The study shows that old and frail patients may have increased memory problems as well as increased mortality risk when blood...
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NODE SMITH, ND A natural food supplement reduces anxiety in mice, according to a new Weizmann Institute of Science study. The plant-derived substance, beta-sitosterol, was found to produce this effect both on its own and in synergic combination with an antidepressant...
NODE SMITH, ND Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, most people in the United States already had been sick with a coronavirus, albeit a far less dangerous one. That's because at least four coronaviruses in the same general family as SARS-CoV-2 cause the benign yet...
