NODE SMITH, ND Since element 99 -- einsteinium -- was discovered in 1952 at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) from the debris of the first hydrogen bomb, scientists have performed very few experiments with it because it is...
Hilma, a natural remedies brand known for its clinically researched alternatives to OTC brands, introduced a new Gas Relief product on February 23rd. Hilma’s Gas Relief is a capsule that relieves gas and bloating with a blend of soothing herbs. Created by Hilma’s...
NODE SMITH, ND Common fungi, often present in the gut, teach the immune system how to respond to their more dangerous relatives, according to new research from scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine. Breakdowns in this process can leave people susceptible to deadly...
NODE SMITH, ND A study published in the journal Pediatrics expands validation evidence for a new screening tool that directly engages preschool-age children during clinic visits to assess their early literacy skills. The tool, which is the first of its kind, has the...
NODE SMITH, ND For patients with cancers that do not respond to immunotherapy drugs, adjusting the composition of microorganisms in the intestines -- known as the gut microbiome -- through the use of stool, or fecal, transplants may help some of these individuals...
Matthew Jacobsen What’s the most important thing to know about launching your own practice? I’m often asked this question and given a very finite amount of time to answer it. Of course, launching your own practice is not something that can or should be reviewed that...
Trigger points are perhaps one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal pain. Nearly every adult has them, for a variety of reasons. Trigger points are defined as localized, discrete areas within a muscle that are hyperirritable. They may be painful while the...
Shandor Weiss, ND, LAc Pain protects us from self-injury and informs us of problems in our body. But pain that continues past its purpose becomes a serious obstacle to our quality of life, health and healing. Persistent or poorly treated pain leads to a vicious cycle...
Dicken Weatherby, ND and Donald R. Yance, CN, MH, RH Pain is one of the most common and dreaded symptoms associated with cancer. Botanical and nutritional intervention can provide enormous benefits for controlling cancer pain while at the same time inhibiting the...
David Schleich, PhD In the past two columns we have looked at Institutional Research (IR) models that presume the use of credible data which, in turn is invaluable in strategic planning, both short and long term. Our understanding of data types is key to the design...
Rick Liva RPh, ND The reality of this industry is that some commonly used botanical extracts and other raw materials used to make natural products have high residual levels of potentially harmful toxic chemicals. Most of us don't realize that these chemicals may exist...
Kelly Green Jennings, ND, MSOM There are moments in our lives when the world splits open and forces us to decide what is most important to us and what we are going to do. These moments are highlighted by a clarity of memory that may seem uncanny, and often are tinged...
JoAnna Forwell, ND It can be argued that a significant cause of long-standing musculoskeletal pain is attributable to chronically injured connective tissue. In the case of sprains, the fibers of ligaments or tendons become separated for the most part at the enthesis,...
This article will focus on the doctor/patient relationship and how the state of the practitioner’s mind influences the healing process. What is an Illness? Most physicians would agree that illness is an expression of imbalance in the human body or mind. What I have...
KRYSTAL PLONSKI, ND, LAC, FABNP Could better policy support of breast/chest-feeding help reduce risks of climate change? Quick answer: It could, but only when it is applied on a population-based scale. From a medical...
TERESA NEFF, ND, CLE You may have heard people speak of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a superpower. Its many positive aspects, such as creativity, curiosity, hyper-focus, perseverance, and energy, can and should outweigh the...
MITCH KENNEDY, ND, LEED-AP When does the onslaught of chemicals and pollutants start for each of us? Does it start in puberty as hormones possibly upregulate receptors that could inadvertently bind toxicants rather than assist the growth and...
NODE SMITH, ND How do we decide whether or not an activity which requires work is 'worth the effort'? Researchers at the University of Birmingham & University of Oxford have shown that the willingness to work is not static, and depends upon the fluctuating rhythms...
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...
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Metagenics, Inc., a health sciences company, announced today that it was awarded the USP Quality Systems GMP Audited Certificate by USP for its Gig Harbor, Washington, manufacturing facilities. USP is a scientific,...
Node Smith, ND A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) has shown that for most children experiencing anxiety disorders, conditions will be experienced chronically even after “successful courses of...
Node Smith, ND A recent study revealed for the first time that probiotics can have a positive effect on bone health. The research, conducted at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden has demonstrated that taking a dietary supplement with probiotics was associated with a...
Node Smith, ND There is a new technique that has been developed which will allow the application of plant extracts - like tea tree oil - as a biologically active coating for medical devices. It is thought that this new coating could help prevent millions of infections...
For the 40-year celebration of the Ama Atta Declaration that gelled world interest in primary care, WHO is redrafting the guiding global definition of Primary Health Care. In the first comment period in April 2018, an Integrator Action led many of you to propose more...
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Metagenics, Inc., a health sciences company, announced today that it was awarded the USP Quality Systems GMP Audited Certificate by USP for its Gig Harbor, Washington, manufacturing facilities. USP is a scientific,...
Node Smith, ND A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) has shown that for most children experiencing anxiety disorders, conditions will be experienced chronically even after “successful courses of...
Node Smith, ND A recent study revealed for the first time that probiotics can have a positive effect on bone health. The research, conducted at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden has demonstrated that taking a dietary supplement with probiotics was associated with a...
Node Smith, ND There is a new technique that has been developed which will allow the application of plant extracts - like tea tree oil - as a biologically active coating for medical devices. It is thought that this new coating could help prevent millions of infections...
For the 40-year celebration of the Ama Atta Declaration that gelled world interest in primary care, WHO is redrafting the guiding global definition of Primary Health Care. In the first comment period in April 2018, an Integrator Action led many of you to propose more...
Node Smith, ND A new study has shown that short-term treatment of children with antipsychotic medications can increase body fat, and decrease insulin sensitivity, predisposing these children to the development of diabetes.1 Childhood obesity has increased more than...
Node Smith, ND A very interesting research study was conducted recently out of the University of Warwick, on how news stories about terrorism, disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and other potential threats are distorted to the point of hysteria when passed from...
Promising Human Pilot study on Euromed’s fig fruit extract at American Diabetes Association Meeting merits further scientific investigation of Abscisic Acid’s benefits in blood sugar support Euromed USA, a leading manufacturer of therapeutic botanical extracts, is...
Node Smith, ND Inside of each mitochondria, the energy producers of the body, there are reactions that produce “free radicals,” or oxygen radicals. These oxygen radicals are a by-product of converting energy sources, such as carbohydrates and fats, into energy. They...
Node Smith, ND A recent study revealed that women with higher levels of serum vitamin D have significantly lower breast cancer risk.1 Many people who lack sun exposure on a regular basis may have low levels of the hormone Vitamin D, actually a hormone synthesized in...
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NODE SMITH, ND Ant workers that are infected with a tapeworm live much longer than their uninfected nest-mates. Parasitic infections are usually harmful to their hosts, but there are some exceptions. According to the results of a multi-year scientific study, ants of...
NODE SMITH, ND Cooperation as a successful strategy has evolved in both nature and human society, but understanding its emergence can be a difficult task. Researchers have to abstract interactions between individuals into mathematical formulas to be able to create a...
