NODE SMITH, ND In an analysis of published research, investigators identified 565 mammalian species that have been used to source products used in traditional medicine around the world, especially in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The analysis, which is published in...
CHERYL KASDORF, ND Kurt Vonnegut’s idea of “ice-nine,” in his book Cat’s Cradle, has stuck with me over the years.1 His novels captured me, not only for their satire – which I appreciated as a teen – but also for their science...
JAKE F. FELICE, ND, LMP Addressing clinical features of the endocannabinoid system and its modulation offers a new opportunity for clinicians to explore complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies.1,2 The variable nature of...
JESSICA BRANDES, ND If microbes are controlling the brain, then microbes are controlling everything. (John F. Cryan) According to a recent 3-part study conducted on behalf of the American Psychological Association,1-3 US adults surveyed reported elevated...
CHEN YEN Naturopathic doctors and other holistic health practitioners often ask me, “I have an online course but people aren’t purchasing it. What can I do to get more people to sign up?” Having an online course to offer the...
Michael T. Murray, ND Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) is a compound found in interstellar dust, that also acts to generate the spark of life in every living cell in our body; PQQ has nearly unlimited potential to improve human health. Specifically, PQQ is a novel...
David Schleich, PhD Naturopathic education program deans have been described more than once as probably the profession’s most enduring visionaries. So many of our profession’s leaders have had or currently have such roles at some point in their careers (Sensenig,...
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Supporting the Treatment of GI Disease with IV Therapy Dan Carter, ND and Virginia Osborne, ND Turmeric and Alzheimer’s Disease Jacob Schor, ND New research demonstrates that curcumin may play a valuable role in prevention of this disease. Tolle...
Tolle Totem Lyme Disease as the New “Great Imitator:” Neurological and other non-arthritic cases (Shandor Weiss, ND) Tolle Causam Treating MRSA: History and a case study (Jacob Schor, ND) Primum Non Nocere Toxoplasma gondii: A Mind/Body Parasite? (Kurt Beil, ND, LAc):...
Eric Yarnell, ND and Lauren Russel, ND The FDA has recently begun to take action to block the sale of symptom-suppressing cold and flu remedies for children. This is in part because the remedies represent a significant danger if overdosed, and in part because they...
Shandor Weiss, ND, LAc Syphilis used to be called The Great Imitator, because the secondary and tertiary stages of infection led to and mimicked a host of other diseases. Many cases of bone, skin, heart, brain, mental and other illnesses caused by syphilis were missed...
Dicken Weatherby, ND There are many ways to use blood chemistry analysis to screen for and track infection processes in the body. I use blood testing for everything from investigating the presence of a viral infection to finding out how the body is responding to a...
Juliette Soihl, ND Three viral infections of the skin commonly seen in general practice are Human Papillomaviruses (HPV), Human Herpesviruses (HSV) and Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV). While differing in their presentation and etiology, clinically I have found similar...
Jacob Schor, ND This all has to do with a patient named Linda. I’ve known her since 1994; she’s 56 years old now. She is a gifted massage therapist with a following of post-traumatic stress disorder clients. In these intervening years, she returned to school and...
FRASER SMITH, MATD, ND Integrity is a quality that everyone respects. It makes a fine word in corporate mission statements, and sometimes it's meant earnestly. Integrity is vital for a medical education institution and for a...
2021 Student Scholarship – First Place Case Study HEIDI CODINO ANGELA HARDIN, ND Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common demyelinating, chronic, inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS).1 MS courses of disease are either...
2021 Student Scholarship – Third Place Case Study PRINCESS BURNETT JENNIFER GREEN, ND Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the immune system forms antibodies to thyroid peroxidase and...
NODE SMITH, ND A funny thing happened on the way to discovering how zinc impacts kidney stones -- two different theories emerged, each contradicting the other. One: Zinc stops the growth of the calcium oxalate crystals that make up the stones; and two: It alters the...
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 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 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™ 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 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Node Smith, ND Quite an extensive new study on the apoE4 gene was recently published, describing the mechanism by which this gene infers risk of Alzheimer’s disease as well as foreshadowing potential pharmaceutical interventions.1 ApoE4 gene and Alzheimer's disease...
Node Smith, ND There is still a debate to whether brains are able to change once they are fully developed. Many scientists and doctors still maintain that no new brain cells or neurons are created once an adult is fully developed. This is supported through the...
Node Smith, ND A new study, published in the journal Neuron, suggests that ultra-slow waves of brain activity may be the underlying foundation of consciousness.1 Seen on MRI scans, these ultra-slow waves create a rhythm that was recognized decades ago but thought to...
Node Smith, ND Many people wonder if they are getting enough protein, and it is commonly recommended that older adults increase daily protein intake to help maintain and promote muscle growth. However, few studies have actually flushed out this assumption - that older...
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NODE SMITH, ND A unique residential study has concluded that, contrary to perceived wisdom, people with eating disorders do not lose self-control -- leading to binge-eating -- in response to stress. The findings of the Cambridge-led research are published in the...
NODE SMITH, ND Children experiencing cognitive problems such as low attention, poor memory or lack of inhibition may later suffer mental health issues as teenagers and young adults, a new study reveals. Targeting specific markers in childhood for early treatment may...
