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...
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Fecal Microbiota Transplantation and Melanoma
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...
Sperm Cells Poison Competitors to Implant Egg
NODE SMITH, ND Competition among sperm cells is fierce -- they all want to reach the egg cell first to fertilize it. A research team from Berlin now shows in mice that the ability of sperm to move progressively depends on the protein RAC1. Optimal amounts of active...
Why Some Men Respond Aggressively When ‘Manhood’ is Questioned
NODE SMITH, ND When their manhood is threatened, some men respond aggressively, but not all. New research from Duke University suggests who may be most triggered by such threats -- younger men whose sense of masculinity depends heavily on other people's opinions. "Our...
How Does Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy Work?
NODE SMITH, ND Trauma-focused psychotherapy is widely considered the best available treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, the ways in which this method affects the brain to promote recovery from PTSD are not well understood. In a new study...
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R + A = MAP(PF): The Language of Naturopathic Legislation is an Equation
David J. Schleich, PhD Helpful in this exercise was the eloquent work of Yon Maley (1987), whose pioneering analysis of the characteristics of the language used in legislation gave us a lens through which to look. So much of the language (words, paragraph structure,...
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Cayenne as a Treatment: Effects on Circulatory Disorders and Acute Coronary Artery Adverse Events
Dan Carter, ND Cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens) has a notable history of use for cardiovascular disorders. One of the early pioneers using cayenne was Dr. John Christopher from Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Christopher was drafted into the Army...
Polyphenols, Preventive Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease
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Vis Medicatrix Naturae Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Kristina Conner, ND Flaxseeds and Lignans Michael Uzick, ND Flaxseed lignans offer a simple, effective and inexpensive way to decrease the risk of and aid in the treatment of breast cancer. Primum Non Nocere...
Flaxseeds and Lignans
Michael Uzick, ND Flaxseed lignans offer a simple, effective and inexpensive way to decrease the risk of and aid in the treatment of breast cancer. Unfortunately, women with breast cancer are frequently advised to avoid flaxseeds. It seems this notion comes from...
The FOOT Plan: The Natural Osteoporosis Cure
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The FOOT Plan: Osteoporosis Therapy Update and Outcomes
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Kristina Conner, ND I’ve reached an interesting point in my career, becoming no longer enamored of diagnosing. Perhaps I have done it enough to realize the shortcomings of our diagnosis system. As I mature in my practice and revisit information to teach classical...
Book Review: Plant Medicine in Practice
Stacie Deyglio, ND Dr. Bastyr is a founding member of the naturopathic profession. His gentle perseverance and commitment to the study of historical eclectic Euro-American traditional medicine encourages all NDs to pursue the evolving scientific perspective of...
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AllergoSan USA Sponsors Institute for Natural Medicine Residency Consortium
PORT CHESTER, NY August 16, 2021: AllergoSan USA, home of Omni-Biotic probioticbrands, today announced their sponsorship of the Institute for Natural Medicine ResidencyConsortium (IRC). In partnership with schools of naturopathic medicine and leadingnaturopathic...
New Research on Genetic Link to Gut Bacteria
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...
“Junk DNA” and Aging
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...
Reversing Memory Loss in Mice
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Aloe Life International Inc
Aloe Life products #1 in Aloe - were launched in 1991 by a Clinical Nutritionist, using ONLY Certified Organic Leaves not over filtered or over heated to provide support of: IMMUNITY FACTOR, Digestive, Energy, Anti-Fungal (pH balancing),Blood Sugar, Glandular Health,...
American Botanical Council Submits Comments to FDA Suggesting Rescheduling of Cannabis
ABC highlights clinical research supporting therapeutic benefits, noting that current Schedule I drug status significantly impedes research efforts on cannabis, cannabis preparations, and its compounds. AUSTIN, Texas (April 26, 2018) — The nonprofit American Botanical...
Warning and Recommendation from CDC on Contaminated Synthetic Cannabinoids
Node Smith, ND The CDC has issued a warning and recommendations for clinicians regarding a multi-state outbreak of coagulopathy linked to the use of synthetic cannabinoids.1 The first case of coagulopathy due to synthetic cannabinoid use was reported in March 2018,...
Cyrex Laboratories Launches Breakthrough Wheat/Gluten Test
PHOENIX, June 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cyrex Laboratories, a clinical laboratory specializing in environmental triggers and autoimmunity, is pleased to introduce the next step forward in wheat/gluten reactivity testing with its Array 3X, Wheat/Gluten Proteome...
Unique Imaging Technique Used for Determining Cellular Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy
Node Smith, ND A team of researchers from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has developed an imaging method that shows what is happening on a cellular level in the human retina when it is exposed to prolonged hyperglycemic states.1 Currently, there is no imaging...
MUIH Class of 2018 Ready to Transform Conventional Healthcare
Class of 2018 Ready to Transform Conventional Healthcare System Maryland University of Integrative Health celebrates largest graduating class; Award-winning nutritionist, lecturer, and author Dr. Rovenia Brock gives commencement speech Laurel, MD – Maryland University...
Wyldewood Cellars
Wyldewood Cellars is a family-owned vineyard and winery located in Peck, KS, about 20 miles south of Wichita, KS. In addition to over 40 different wines, we also produce a variety of products with no alcohol. Our Elderberry Concentrate is 100% pure elderberry with no...
ADD/ADHD Medications Account for Many Calls to Poison Control
Node Smith, ND A study facilitated by the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Centre at Nationwide Children’s Hospital saw more than 156,000 phone calls to US Poison Control Centers specific to ingestion of attention-deficit hyperactivity...
Vitamin B12 May be More Available to Vegans Soon
Node Smith, ND A major discovery about vitamin B12 may have significant impact to improve the vitamin content of some vegetarian and vegan diets.1 Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is typically supplemented in vegan and vegetarian diets (or consumed through fortified products)...
Reminder: Biotin Can Alter Lab Results
Node Smith, ND In a case report published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, we are reminded to be mindful of how supplementation of certain vitamins and minerals may alter lab results.1 The specific case study shows how a patient taking a biotin supplement was...
MUIH Class of 2018 Ready to Transform Conventional Healthcare
Class of 2018 Ready to Transform Conventional Healthcare System Maryland University of Integrative Health celebrates largest graduating class; Award-winning nutritionist, lecturer, and author Dr. Rovenia Brock gives commencement speech Laurel, MD – Maryland University...
Wyldewood Cellars
Wyldewood Cellars is a family-owned vineyard and winery located in Peck, KS, about 20 miles south of Wichita, KS. In addition to over 40 different wines, we also produce a variety of products with no alcohol. Our Elderberry Concentrate is 100% pure elderberry with no...
ADD/ADHD Medications Account for Many Calls to Poison Control
Node Smith, ND A study facilitated by the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Centre at Nationwide Children’s Hospital saw more than 156,000 phone calls to US Poison Control Centers specific to ingestion of attention-deficit hyperactivity...
Vitamin B12 May be More Available to Vegans Soon
Node Smith, ND A major discovery about vitamin B12 may have significant impact to improve the vitamin content of some vegetarian and vegan diets.1 Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is typically supplemented in vegan and vegetarian diets (or consumed through fortified products)...
Reminder: Biotin Can Alter Lab Results
Node Smith, ND In a case report published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, we are reminded to be mindful of how supplementation of certain vitamins and minerals may alter lab results.1 The specific case study shows how a patient taking a biotin supplement was...
New Screening Blood Test for Prostate Cancer
Node Smith, ND A new blood test that predicts the overall risk for prostate cancer was presented at the 13th Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) on May 18, 2018 in San Francisco.1 The new test, IsoPSA, has been undergoing multi-center...
Cognitive Training Reduces Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s
Node Smith, ND An interesting study this past week showed that mental training may have significant benefit in reducing both the severity and duration of freezing of gait (FoG), a common symptom of Parkinson’s Disease (PD).1 The cognitive training in the research...
Chris Bergman Acquires BioProtein Technology
BERGMAN PROMOTED TO PRESIDENT & CEO Tampa, FL. (June 13, 2018) - Chris Bergman has acquired BioProtein Technology (“BPT”) effective (June 1, 2018). He will assume the role of President & CEO of BPT. Since 2011, Chris has played a major role in building the...
Diet to help with fertility
Node Smith, ND A recent report in the journal Human Reproduction, concludes that it may be more difficult for women who consume too much junk food to become pregnant.1 Research shows that women who don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables may have a decreased chance of...
Gut Biodiversity and Atherosclerosis
Node Smith, ND A recent study has shown that microbiome diversity may influence atherosclerosis.1 The research is being conducted at the MRC and British Heart Foundation. Growing interest in the gut microbiome’s relationship with various diseases and disorders There...
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NODE SMITH, ND Scientists from Queen Mary University of London, funded by the charity Brain Tumor Research, have found a new way to starve cancerous brain tumor cells of energy in order to prevent further growth. The pre-clinical research in human tissue samples,...




