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Immune System’s Memory for Viruses

Node Smith, ND When a virus enters the body, it is picked up by certain cells of the immune system. They transport the virus to the lymph nodes where they present its fragments, known as antigens, to CD8+ T cells responsible control of viral infections. Each of these...

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A Naturopathic Approach to DM- Part 2

JAMES SENSENIG, ND  MONA MORSTEIN, ND, DHANP  This article joins a series of articles in NDNR that are based on transcripts of the Naturopathic Medicine Institute (NMI)’s Wednesday morning call-in program, The Vital Conversation. The program is hosted by...

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Is QuickTime on your practice’s computer? Time to uninstall.

Is QuickTime on your practice’s computer? Time to uninstall.

Closing the Window to Hackers & Malware Matthew Knapp On April 14, 2016, the US Department of Homeland Security issued an alert to users of the once popular, video-rendering program QuickTime, to uninstall the program from Windows based operating systems. The...

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Treat the Child, Teach the Parent

Leslie Solomonian, ND and Zeynep Uraz, ND Treating children is a special and unique opportunity that most NDs likely will encounter at some point during their practice. With these special patients come special challenges and opportunities. When parents bring their...

Violence in Teens: A Case of Teenage Emotional Disorder

Tim Shannon, ND Violence in teenagers is difficult to treat for many reasons. One is because teens often resist treatment. In addition, in teens or adults, there is often a great deal of denial and self-justification that makes getting an accurate assessment...

The Financing of Higher Education: Why We’re Not So Different

David Schleich, PhD Like their counterparts in the public sector, CNME-accredited naturopathic colleges are constantly challenged by finances. Wherever they exist, naturopathic programs in both multi-program institutions and single-program entities (such as CCNM and...

Treatments for Common Childhood Gastrointestinal Concerns

Jessica Mitchell, ND Naturopathic treatment offers very effective remedies for most common pediatric gastrointestinal ailments. This article reviews four common ailments and several treatments for each, though many other effective and safe naturopathic treatments...

Resolving Skin Conditions in Children

Tara Levy, ND Skin problems are among the most common pediatric complaints seen in a naturopathic office. Many parents are reluctant to use harsh medicines on their children, so they often seek an ND to find gentler alternatives. Discovering the etiology of skin...

The Need for Balance

Joseph Kellerstein, ND, DC Treating children with learning difficulties presents unique difficulties: Children usually are not good reporters; and parents describe the problem, but often are mired in the mindset of psychometrists and ADD terminology. In these...

Naturopathic Treatment Options for ADHD

Irene Karatzas, ND Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are globally recognized as neurobiological disorders that impact a wide range of social, emotional and cognitive developmental processes (Remschmidt and Global ADHD...

Book Review: A Revolution in Health Through Nutritional Biochemistry

Stacie Deyglio, ND Drs. Neustadt and Pieczenik have transformed the Tolle Causam principle in the creation of their book, A Revolution in Health Through Nutritional Biochemistry. In seeking to identify and remove the underlying causes of illness, the authors contend...

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Experimental Drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease

Experimental Drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease

NODE SMITH, ND Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have designed an experimental drug that reversed key symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in mice. The drug works by reinvigorating a cellular cleaning mechanism that gets rid of unwanted proteins by...

Experimental Drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease

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...

Experimental Drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease

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...

Experimental Drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease

Philosophy Can Change Our Relationship with Pain

NODE SMITH, ND Dr. Sabrina Coninx from Ruhr-Universität Bochum and Dr. Peter Stilwell from McGill University, Canada, have investigated how philosophical approaches can be used to think in new ways about pain and its management. The researchers advocate not merely...

Mental Health Side Effects of Over the Counter Pain Medication

Node Smith, ND A recent research study looks at the negative influence over the counter pain medications may have on information processing and emotional response.1 Painkillers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen were seen to impact how an individual processes...

Poor Sleep Could Cause Stiffening of Blood Vessels

Node Smith, ND Circadian Clock Fluctuations May Impact Inflammatory Enzymes Research is beginning to show that alterations in circadian clock function may have a direct impact on inflammatory enzymes that contribute to arteriolar thickening.1 The Relationship Between...

New Intelligent Stethoscope

Node Smith, ND Monitor Heart Beat and Respiratory Function from Home A team of researchers from AMU Institute of Acoustics, have developed a new “intelligent” stethoscope.1 The stethoscope is called: StethoMe. The design was made possible after a 1.5-million-dollar...

Rattlesnake’s Venom to Help Against Hepatitis C

Node Smith, ND New Study Recruits Rattlesnake Compounds to Aid in Treating Hep C A new study from a team of Brazilian researchers shows evidence that certain compounds within a rattlesnake, native to South America, could aid in the treatment of hepatitis C.1 The idea...

Reversing Alcohol Induced Brain Deficits

Node Smith, ND New Drug Claims to Reverse Damage to Brain Caused by Alcohol Consumption A study was recently published in Scientific Reports1, that claims development of a new drug that reverses the damage to the brain caused by heavy alcohol consumption. The research...

Klaire Labs (SFI USA) Announces Availability of Target gb-X™

The first commercially available gut-brain focused probiotic blend for clinically-demonstrated mood support   Reno, NV— Klaire Labs (SFI USA) today announced availability of Target gb-X™ with Ecologic BARRIER, a unique 9-strain blend to support positive mood. This...

Sibling Bullying Could Increase Risks of Psychotic Disorders

Node Smith, ND Bullied Sibs More Likely to Develop a Psychotic Disorder A new study has found that individuals who were bullied by their siblings growing up may be up to 3 times more likely to develop a psychotic disorder in early adulthood.1 The research was...

Message from the President: National University of Natural Medicine

David J. Schleich, PhD Education Now into its seventh decade, National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) has been building its brand, building professions, building natural medicine healthcare, building natural medicine research, and building a permanent campus...

Hydropathic Advice for Women

Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE Nature Cure Clinical Pearls Under this column free advice according to the rules of the Natural Method of Healing will be given to all subscribers of The Kneipp Water Cure Monthly. - Ludwig Staden, 1900-1901 (heading at the beginning of each...

Reversing Alcohol Induced Brain Deficits

Node Smith, ND New Drug Claims to Reverse Damage to Brain Caused by Alcohol Consumption A study was recently published in Scientific Reports1, that claims development of a new drug that reverses the damage to the brain caused by heavy alcohol consumption. The research...

Klaire Labs (SFI USA) Announces Availability of Target gb-X™

The first commercially available gut-brain focused probiotic blend for clinically-demonstrated mood support   Reno, NV— Klaire Labs (SFI USA) today announced availability of Target gb-X™ with Ecologic BARRIER, a unique 9-strain blend to support positive mood. This...

Sibling Bullying Could Increase Risks of Psychotic Disorders

Node Smith, ND Bullied Sibs More Likely to Develop a Psychotic Disorder A new study has found that individuals who were bullied by their siblings growing up may be up to 3 times more likely to develop a psychotic disorder in early adulthood.1 The research was...

Message from the President: National University of Natural Medicine

David J. Schleich, PhD Education Now into its seventh decade, National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) has been building its brand, building professions, building natural medicine healthcare, building natural medicine research, and building a permanent campus...

Hydropathic Advice for Women

Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE Nature Cure Clinical Pearls Under this column free advice according to the rules of the Natural Method of Healing will be given to all subscribers of The Kneipp Water Cure Monthly. - Ludwig Staden, 1900-1901 (heading at the beginning of each...

LifeSeasons® Expands Product Line into Practitioner Space

LEWISVILLE, TX – LifeSeasons®, a pioneer and leader of condition-specific nutraceutical supplements, is officially announcing its launch into the practitioner space at Integrative Healthcare Symposium in New York. Since 2009, LifeSeasons has been dedicated to...

Did you Know that How You Breathe Affects Memory and Fear?

Node Smith, ND Breathing Affects Memory and Emotional Response An interesting study on breathing was recently conducted by researchers at Northwestern Medicine. The study looked at how breathing affects memory and emotional response.1 The findings showed that the...

Brain Ischemia Often Overlooked in Cardiac Arrest Patients

Node Smith, ND recent study reminds us that cardiac arrest often causes ischemia in other areas of the body A recent study from Lund University in Sweden and Skane University Hospital reminds us that cardiac arrest often causes ischemia in other areas of the body as...

Comments on Cannabis Quality and Contamination

Node Smith, ND Medical Cannabis Must Continually Prove Quality and Back it with Product Testing A recent article on cannabis quality and contamination reminds us that medical cannabis is subject to the same contaminants as any other herbal product and ensuring product...

Compounds From Grapes May Be Next Antidepressants

Node Smith, ND Resveratrol to the Rescue A recent study conducted at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai suggests that 2 isolated compounds from grapes - dihydrocaffeic acid (DHCA) and malvidin-3'-O-glucoside (Mal-gluc) - may be the future of pharmacological...

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Leaky Brain Linked to Brain Damage

Leaky Brain Linked to Brain Damage

NODE SMITH, ND As people age, changes in the tiniest blood vessels in the brain, a condition called cerebral small vessel disease, can lead to thinking and memory problems and stroke. These changes can also affect the blood-brain barrier, a layer of cells that protect...