NODE SMITH, ND Older adults are especially vulnerable to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic -- with higher risks of severe complications and death, and potentially greater difficulties accessing care and adapting to technologies such as telemedicine. A viewpoint...
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Study Links Math and Musical Ability
NODE SMITH, ND Music educator Martin J. Bergee thought that if he could just control his study for the myriad factors that might have influenced previous ones -- race, income, education, etc. -- he could disprove the notion of a link between students' musical and...
Cocoa Flavanols May Benefit Vascular and Cognitive Health
NODE SMITH, ND The brains of healthy adults recovered faster from a mild vascular challenge and performed better on complex tests if the participants consumed cocoa flavanols beforehand, researchers report in the journal Scientific Reports. In the study, 14 of 18...
New Study on Obesity, Immune Function and Cancer Development
NODE SMITH, ND Obesity has been linked to increased risk for over a dozen different types of cancer, as well as worse prognosis and survival. Over the years, scientists have identified obesity-related processes that drive tumor growth, such as metabolic changes and...
DNA Transcription Mechanism Elaborated Further – Biology Textbook Update
NODE SMITH, ND New research has identified and described a cellular process that, despite what textbooks say, has remained elusive to scientists until now -- precisely how the copying of genetic material that, once started, is properly turned off. The finding concerns...
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Atopic Dermatitis: Treating the Causes Yields Success
Michael Traub, ND, DHANP, FABNO AD is one of the most common dermatologic conditions seen in clinical practice. It is associated with several well-recognized comorbidities: allergic rhinitis, asthma, and food allergies, along with increased rates of anxiety,...
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Carotid Intima Media Thickness: A Measurement for Cardiovascular Risk and its Association with Hormone Deficiencies
Bronner Handwerger, ND Assessing cardiovascular risk factors is always part of the naturopathic intake. The question arises as to how we assess these risks. We recognize that traditional markers like cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Lp(a), fibrinogen, homocysteine and even...
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
Nita Bishop, ND Health promotion and disease prevention (not just disease management) are our top priorities as the new doctors of the future. We have a whole compendium of knowledge assembled in the last century in our medical journals that confirms it is easier to...
February 2008 | Women's Medicine
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
Mark Swanson, ND With more than 22 years as an ND practicing in sunny Sequim, Wash., a popular retirement community, our clinic specializes in age-related health problems. Among the more common health concerns treated is the epidemic of thinning bones and...
The FOOT Plan: Osteoporosis Therapy Update and Outcomes
A Doctor and Patient Perspective Mark Swanson, ND Most every ND treats patients with osteoporosis. Much fewer treat and monitor progress enough to reach successful treatment outcomes. There is often a greater tendency to simply supplement the patient and let nature...
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...
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How Does Cooperation Manifest Itself?
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...
The Importance of Gut Health- Part 3
JAMES SENSENIG, ND This column is transcribed from a weekly live conversation produced by the Naturopathic Medical Institute (NMI). The goal of NMI is to preserve and promote the principles of naturopathic philosophy through clinical application, in your offices...
Uniting the Lower & Higher Self: How Homeopathic Gemstones Can Assist the Process
JARED C. PISTOIA, ND Gemstones are a relatively new addition to the homeopathic repertoire of age-old medicines made from naturally occurring substances. Medicines can be grouped according to the kingdom they are sourced...
Political Opposites May Share Intolerance to Uncertainty
NODE SMITH, ND Since the 1950s, political scientists have theorized that political polarization -- increased numbers of "political partisans" who view the world with an ideological bias -- is associated with an inability to tolerate uncertainty and a need to hold...
Kyowa Hakko USA
Kyowa is a global leader in the manufacturing of well-researched ingredients for use in dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages. Key products include: Setria® Glutathione clinically researched to increase glutathione blood levels; Cognizin® Citicoline for...
Legere Pharmaceuticals
For over 45 years, physicians and their patients have looked to Legere Pharmaceuticals for the latest in alternative options for weight loss & wellness. Many of the products have been specially formulated for the leading physicians in nutritional and alternative...
Haelan 951
Haelan Products, Inc. manufactures the international award-winning Haelan 951 beverage. Haelan 951 is an anti-cancer nutritional aid that has been helping individuals and families experience the joy that comes from restored health for the past 28 years. We...
American BioSciences Inc.
ABS-Rx, formerly Concord Health Products, was created to help health care professionals provide their clients with natural solutions and alternatives for various health concerns. As exclusive distributor of American BioSciences products, we are able to focus our...
Pascoe Canada
Pascoe Canada is the Canadian subsidiary of Pascoe pharmazeutische Präparate GmbH, a family-run manufacturer of natural healthcare products headquartered in Giessen, Germany. Pascoe Canada is dedicated to bringing our users premium natural healthcare products with...
Prime Pacific Health Innovations Corporation
Prime Pacific Health Innovations Corporation is the world leader in the design and development of professional colon hydrotherapy equipment. Our Aquanet devices are used in clinics and hospitals all over the world. All of our devices and disposable treatment kits are...
ZRT Laboratory
ZRT Laboratory is a CLIA-certified diagnostic laboratory and is the recognized innovator of saliva, dried blood spot and dried urine testing for hormones, neurotransmitters and elements. ZRT has been leading the industry for 20 years, utilizing the most advanced...
Transformation
Transformation™ is a progressive company in alternative and complementary healthcare that has led the industry in product formulation and clinical enzyme research and continues to research and develop enzyme-based dietary supplements and other innovative products and...
DiagnosTechs Clinical & Research Laboratory
DiagnosTechs Clinical & Research Laboratory was founded in 1987 and was first to introduce saliva cortisol testing into routine clinical practice through the Adrenal Stress Index (ASI). Today, DiagnosTechs offers a range of diagnostic tests and panels...
Fairhaven Health
Fairhaven Health is a specialty supplier of doctor-designed products to support fertility enhancement, pregnancy, breastfeeding and overall women’s health. We offer the broadest range of products to support fertility treatment protocols as well as to help couples...
Prime Pacific Health Innovations Corporation
Prime Pacific Health Innovations Corporation is the world leader in the design and development of professional colon hydrotherapy equipment. Our Aquanet devices are used in clinics and hospitals all over the world. All of our devices and disposable treatment kits are...
ZRT Laboratory
ZRT Laboratory is a CLIA-certified diagnostic laboratory and is the recognized innovator of saliva, dried blood spot and dried urine testing for hormones, neurotransmitters and elements. ZRT has been leading the industry for 20 years, utilizing the most advanced...
Transformation
Transformation™ is a progressive company in alternative and complementary healthcare that has led the industry in product formulation and clinical enzyme research and continues to research and develop enzyme-based dietary supplements and other innovative products and...
DiagnosTechs Clinical & Research Laboratory
DiagnosTechs Clinical & Research Laboratory was founded in 1987 and was first to introduce saliva cortisol testing into routine clinical practice through the Adrenal Stress Index (ASI). Today, DiagnosTechs offers a range of diagnostic tests and panels...
Fairhaven Health
Fairhaven Health is a specialty supplier of doctor-designed products to support fertility enhancement, pregnancy, breastfeeding and overall women’s health. We offer the broadest range of products to support fertility treatment protocols as well as to help couples...
Overeating Changes How We Think and Behave
Node Smith, ND Obesity is major concern in many countries worldwide. The easy access to caloric-dense food that triggers pleasure centers in the brain creates a “obesogenic environment” that promotes eating in manners that are not conducive to a healthy life. But more...
“Facebook Detox” May Be a New Treatment for Stress Reduction
Node Smith, ND Technology has developed much faster than our ability to study its effects on our lives. An example of this is social media, such as Facebook, twitter, Instagram, and others. The impact of social media on mental and physical health has only just begun...
National University of Natural Medicine Launches Low-Cost Diabetes Prevention Program
The CDC-Recognized Curriculum is Proven to Significantly Cut the Risk of Diabetes PORTLAND, Oregon (April 24, 2018) — National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) announced today the launch of the NUNM Diabetes Prevention Program, a 12-month program recognized by...
Social Media Dares: Condom Snorting and “Tide Pod Challenge” – Very Bad Ideas!
Node Smith, ND Social media challenges have become very popular for young people, who use them to enhance their social media presence with more “likes” and views. The challenges are sometimes dangerous “dares” that are really bad ideas that can, and do, cause serious...
New Organ Discovered in Human Body?
Node Smith, ND In a study titled, “Structure and Distribution of an Unrecognized Interstitium in Human Tissues,” the interstitium has been suggested to actually be a discrete organ system.1 This would be one of the largest in the body, based on structure and...
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Pandemic Linked to Six Unhealthy Eating Habits
NODE SMITH, ND A new probe into the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed correlations to six unhealthy eating behaviors, according to a study by the University of Minnesota Medical School and School of Public Health. Researchers say the most concerning...
Stress Response and Regulatory Protein in Skeletal Muscle
NODE SMITH, ND Researchers at the University of Cincinnati say a regulatory protein found in skeletal muscle fiber may play an important role in the body's fight or flight response when encountering stressful situations. The protein, fast skeletal myosin binding...









