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NODE SMITH, ND In a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers at Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) have found that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of marijuana, stays in breast milk for up to six weeks, further...
NODE SMITH, ND In the era of social distancing, using robots for some health care interactions is a promising way to reduce in-person contact between health care workers and sick patients. However, a key question that needs to be answered is how patients will react to...
NODE SMITH, ND Studies of the microbiome in the human gut focus mainly on bacteria. Other microbes that are also present in the gut -- viruses, protists, archaea and fungi -- have been largely overlooked. New research in mice now points to a significant role for fungi...
NODE SMITH, ND A new study led by Belgian and Spanish researchers published in Scientific Reports adds evidence about the potential benefits of green tea extracts in Down syndrome. The researchers observed that the intake of green tea extracts can reduce facial...
NODE SMITH, ND Tohoku University scientists and their colleagues in Germany have revealed that a first-time exposure to only a brief period of brain hyperactivity resulted in an acute breakdown of the inter-cellular network of glial cells. Pharmacological intervention...
Kristen McElveen, ND A common question from naturopathic doctors in private practice is how to keep a consistent referral stream coming in. And while that is important, I feel it is also important to prepare for what happens when you do want some time off, or when you...
Perspective and Experience Robert Van Horlick, ND While volumes have been written on the subject of cancer, I hope my perspective and experience can add to others’ perspectives, and perhaps this will increase the effectiveness of treatments that will help those in...
Acupuncture as Treatment for Hot Flashes From breast cancer treatment Catherine Price, NMD, MSAc and Robert F Waters, PhD Vasomotor and Yin Deficiency Symptoms Breast cancer therapy often causes vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, heart palpitation and...
Eric Yarnell, ND, and Lauren Russel, ND Dicentra formosa (western or Pacific bleeding heart) and Dicentra canadensis (turkey corn) were once well-known herbal remedies, but have fallen into obscurity. Their potential as anticancer remedies, as well as topical and...
Dicken Weatherby, ND and Donald R. Yance, CN, MH, RH(AHG) Whenever we treat a person with cancer, or with any disease for that matter, we must first approach the root-base or source. Every stream on Earth has a source, every plant has a root, and every person has a...
Robert Van Horlick, ND While volumes have been written on the subject of cancer, I hope my perspective and experience can add to others’ perspectives, and perhaps this will increase the effectiveness of treatments that will help those in need. With that in mind, I...
Michael Um The impact of cancer on society is astronomical. About 565,650 Americans are expected to die of cancer this year; that is more than 1,500 people a day. In the U.S., cancer accounts for one out of every four deaths. The National Institutes of Health estimate...
David Schleich, PhD Our colleges and programs within higher education institutions are moving steadily from being small, private educational enterprises to having both national and international profiles. As we move unrelentingly into the higher education realm, not...
Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO There is a huge Korean grocery near my office. I drove over the other day to study the mushrooms that they sell. My newfound interest in mushrooms is sparked by the publication of a study on mushroom consumption and breast cancer risk in the...
NODE SMITH, ND School-aged children who spend more time in front of screens are only slightly more likely to have attention disorders, disturbed sleep or lower grades and are no more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety, finds one of the largest studies to...
NODE SMITH, ND The air quality within an office can have significant impacts on employees' cognitive function, including response times and ability to focus, and it may also affect their productivity, according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public...
NODE SMITH, ND As an individual's free time increases, so does that person's sense of well-being -- but only up to a point. Too much free time can be also be a bad thing, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. "People often complain...
NODE SMITH, ND A pilot study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine combined wearable technology and patient-reported outcomes to assess the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment in osteoarthritis (OA). The results, published in the journal...
Naturopathic Perspective Michael Traub, ND, DHANP, FABNO Despite the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s June 2007 publication of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for dietary supplements1 and an effective date of compliance with such guidelines in August 2010,...
Docere Stacey Shillington, ND Our bodies are designed to thrive in the sun, and yet we are living in a sun-deprived society. In fact, over 40% of the US population is deficient in vitamin D, otherwise known as the “sunshine vitamin.”1 This number is disturbing...
Letter to the Editor Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO Our friend and mentor, Steve Austin, passed away late last winter, close enough to the Ides of March that he would have noticed and made a comment about it had he had been allowed the opportunity. My contact with Dr Austin...
Tolle Totum Dana Schmidt, ND CJ, a 9-year-old boy, came to our clinic with his father and aunt. He was a healthy-looking child, and I was struck by his impeccable appearance. His hair was neatly parted and slicked to the side, his clothes were stylish and neat, and...
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,...
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...
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...
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NODE SMITH, ND Colorectal cancer diagnoses have increased among people under age 50 in recent years and researchers are seeking reasons why. A new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found a link between drinking sugar-sweetened...
NODE SMITH, ND Thin and brittle bones are strongly linked to women's heart disease risk, with thinning of the lower (lumbar) spine, top of the thigh bone (femoral neck), and hip especially predictive of a heightened heart attack and stroke risk, suggests research in...
