Naturopathic News BARON GLASSGOW, IOM, CAE The mission of the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association (AzNMA) is to promote naturopathic medicine and create opportunities for naturopathic physicians to thrive....
ALYSSA DIRIENZO, ND Stress and anxiety are ubiquitous these days. Especially now – with the copious stressors associated with this pandemic, such as job loss, working from home, home-schooling, and now racial injustice as...
Node Smith, ND Whether children have ongoing sleep problems from birth through childhood or do not develop sleep problems until they begin school, a new study by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has found that sleep disturbances at any age are...
Node Smith, ND Chlamydia are bacteria that cause venereal diseases. In humans, they can only survive if they enter the cells. This is the only place where they find the necessary metabolites for their reproduction. And this happens in a relatively simple way: the...
Node Smith, ND African-Americans have up to three times the risk of dying from strokes as people of European descent, yet there has been little investigation of if and how genetic variants contribute to their elevated stroke risk. Until now. The largest analysis of...
Tara Peyman, ND Over the past few years, I have treated several cases of mood disorders where extreme physical and emotional hypersensitivity is a part of the symptom picture. There are a few remedies that are well known for treating these kinds of hypersensitivities,...
Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND Teaching is, without question, the best way to learn. About once a month I conduct a live clinic where students observe my case-taking and follow-up technique. It really is a unique opportunity to practice self-criticism out loud and tune up...
Eric Blake, ND, Dipl. Ac. Naturopathic physical medicine has played a long and vital role in the healing arts. Hippocrates, in addition to recognizing his patients’ essential need for adequate rest, a quality diet, fresh air and hygiene, extensively advocated and...
Aubrey Rickford, ND and Derek Cook, 5th year at CCNM RM, a 55-year-old female, complained of right-sided muscle pain and joint stiffness of the neck, shoulder and elbow. Her main goal was to regain shoulder use (mobility and strength), as she is a potter. While...
Monte Zwang It sometimes is the elephant in the room with you and your patient: money. You provide a service, and you should be paid for your professionalism, expertise and time. However, collecting the money you’re due is often not easy, and too often, months go by...
Carolyn Campbell I recently read that 95% of people feel intimidated by networking events. If you are an introvert or shy away from networking, you are not alone. Other styles of connecting exist, such as joining groups with a common cause, taking classes and...
David A. Tallman, DC, NMD The Baker's cyst (BC) was named after English surgeon William Baker, who practiced in the mid- to late-19th century (Baker, 1877). BCs are joint fluid-filled sacs arising from the gastrocnemius-semimembranosus (GS) bursa. They are the most...
Tolle Totem Naturopathic Protocol for Podiatric Procedures John Hahn , DPM, ND Clinical Pearl: A Case Study of Frozen Shoulder Aubrey Rickford, ND and Derek Cook, 4th-year intern at CCNM Use of acupuncture threading and adjunct therapy. Tolle Causam Nutrition in...
A sexy woman is, by and large, a young and healthy woman. Typically a young, healthy, reasonably happy and sexy woman has a “normal” libido. A woman who has matured beyond her reproductive years may “suffer” from reduced libido, as all purveyors of aphrodisiacs will...
NODE SMITH, ND A gene therapy for chronic pain could offer a safer, non-addictive alternative to opioids. Researchers at the University of California San Diego developed the new therapy, which works by temporarily repressing a gene involved in sensing pain. It...
NODE SMITH, ND New collaborative research from Northwestern University and Lund University may have people heading to their backyard instead of the store at the outset of this year's mosquito season. Often used as an additive for cat toys and treats due to its...
MICHAËL FRIEDMAN, ND Abstract Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neuroinflammatory and demyelinating disorder increasingly linked to gut dysbiosis and immune dysregulation. Research shows that the gut microbiome shapes microglial maturation, blood–brain...
JAKE F. FELICE, ND, LMP Autoimmune conditions and diseases of the nervous system are typically chronic, often have an early age of onset, and frequently cause significant pain, debility, and suffering. Autoimmunity is an...
Tina Hausser, ND Iva Lloyd, ND, RPP Naturopathic News Naturopathy is considered a system of traditional medicine in Europe. In the late 1800s the practice of naturopathy spanned into North America, Western Pacific, and India. Today, naturopathy / naturopathic medicine...
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Maximizing Outcomes Using KNOWoncology.org – Part 1 Jen Green, ND, FABNO Dugald Seely, ND, MSc, FABNO Heather Wright, ND, FABNO Naturopathic oncology combines current best evidence, clinical experience, and patient preferences. This article is...
Jamie Corroon, ND, MPH Naturopathic Perspective In the absence of a few basic statistics, the significance of the opioid epidemic in the United States can be easily underappreciated. In 2015, the most recent year for which the Centers for Disease Control and...
More Insight on the Male Perspective, in the Bedroom I wrote an article pertaining to a study on sexual interest in long term relationships recently, and it may have left you wondering about some things. For instance, within the study there wasn’t any question of how...
Understanding Your Personality Type Could Impact the Success of Your Diet In a report from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) of Australia, 5 personality types were identified, outlined, and described, which impact the success of...
Montelukast found to Cause higher rates of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) A common pharmaceutical used for asthma, montelukast, was found to cause significantly higher rates of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) than other asthma medications.1 Montelukast is a leukotriene...
The Bacteria Within A new study is looking at how anti-cancer drugs may be inactivated by bacteria contained within certain cancerous tumors.1 The research is currently specific to colon cancer and pancreatic tumors, in which the research has shown bacteria can exist...
Serving unmet needs with formulations possessing immediate action and efficacy. Introducing Cogniben™…. A patented, synergistic blend of ingredients that support: Optimal Cognitive Function* Increased Concentration, Focus and Energy* Restoration of Mental Alertness*...
Potent Pot Poses Potential Problems A recent article from Japan suggests that cannabinoids may be able to induce seizures at high levels.1 The increase in marijuana use worldwide, in conjunction with its legalization in the United States, has lead to a parallel...
Phone So Smart It May Even be an Effective Treatment for Depression A research team from Australia has concluded that smartphone apps may be an effective treatment option for depressed patients.1 This may help create new avenues for drugless therapy for millions of...
Montelukast found to Cause higher rates of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) A common pharmaceutical used for asthma, montelukast, was found to cause significantly higher rates of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) than other asthma medications.1 Montelukast is a leukotriene...
The Bacteria Within A new study is looking at how anti-cancer drugs may be inactivated by bacteria contained within certain cancerous tumors.1 The research is currently specific to colon cancer and pancreatic tumors, in which the research has shown bacteria can exist...
Serving unmet needs with formulations possessing immediate action and efficacy. Introducing Cogniben™…. A patented, synergistic blend of ingredients that support: Optimal Cognitive Function* Increased Concentration, Focus and Energy* Restoration of Mental Alertness*...
Potent Pot Poses Potential Problems A recent article from Japan suggests that cannabinoids may be able to induce seizures at high levels.1 The increase in marijuana use worldwide, in conjunction with its legalization in the United States, has lead to a parallel...
Phone So Smart It May Even be an Effective Treatment for Depression A research team from Australia has concluded that smartphone apps may be an effective treatment option for depressed patients.1 This may help create new avenues for drugless therapy for millions of...
Tale of the Toxic Tats... Tattoos are popular. In fact, tattoo culture has become extremely widespread in the popular mainstream culture, and many of us don’t think anything of the possible health risks associated with it. Aside from the obvious risks of hepatitis,...
Scent of a Diet A recent study concluded that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables actually results in women being more attracted to the way men smell.1 Gotta love it when sex supports a healthy lifestyle! The study found that compared to a diet high in carbohydrates,...
Male Smokers Taking High Doses of B6 and B12 - Beware! A new research study has linked high doses of B6 and B12 to an increased risk of developing lung cancer in male smokers.1 Taking certain supplements have been a concern for smokers in the past, the most studied is...
FDA Approved Non-Invasive Device for Treating Anxiety Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive treatment that is FDA approved for the treatment of depression, even major depressive disorder. It is also now being researched as a possible effective...
Letting Sleeping Dogs Lie (Down in Bed with You) An interesting study was published recently looking at whether or not sleeping with a pet in the room, or sharing the same bed as your dog can inhibit sleep.1 According to the study, 40 million people in the country...
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NODE SMITH, ND Small changes to people's writing style can reveal which social group they "belong to" at a given moment, new research shows. Groups are central to human identity, and most people are part of multiple groups based on shared interests or characteristics...
NODE SMITH, ND Propranolol, a drug that is efficacious against infantile haemangiomas ("strawberry naevi," resembling birthmarks), can also be used to treat cerebral cavernous malformations, a condition characterized by misshapen blood vessels in the brain and...
