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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an auto-immune demyelinating disease of the nervous system, with intermittent or progressive course, often to disability, and even death. In contrast, cerebrovascular disease (CVD) events such as stroke can be insidious, or acute,...
Node Smith, ND Recycling paper may only be helpful to the climate if it is powered by renewable energy, according to a new modelling study by researchers at UCL and Yale. The study, published in Nature Sustainability, found that greenhouse gas emissions would increase...
Node Smith, ND Unhealthy behaviors trigger moral judgments that are similar to the basic emotions that contribute to our ability to survive. Two different hypotheses are to be found in the current scientific literature as to the identity of these emotions. Some...
Node Smith, ND Wishing a friend ‘happy birthday’ or spending a long period of time listening to their problems signifies commitment to the friendship. In other words, these actions serve as commitment signals (*1) and it is known that people value their relationships...
Node Smith, ND Athletes increasingly relying on a coach over the course of a season may be a sign that they aren't progressing in their development, according to new research from Binghamton University. Athletes increasingly relying on a coach over the course of a...
Kristina Conner, ND, MSOM, Dipl OM Tolle Causam Sleep touches our well-being in every way – a refreshing night’s sleep helps you take on the world; a poor night’s sleep casts a dark shadow over both health and mood. It’s no wonder that sleep disorders are a common...
Jacob Schor, ND The recent paper by John Jacob Cannell (“Epidemic Influenza and Vitamin D,” 2006) linking epidemic influenza outbreaks with vitamin D deficiency could be the landmark paper of 2006. It certainly is going to change the way I answer questions about flu...
Craig Wagstaff, ND Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the industrialized nations of the West. The official cause is usually infarction, stroke or heart failure, but of course the underlying vascular damage begins much earlier. We know that in most...
Monte Zwang Is this the year you want to take your practice to the “next level”? Many business owners and health practitioners have their eyes on the “next level,” but they don’t know what that is or how to get there. It’s important to know that the “next level” means...
Shaida Sina, ND Cardiovascular risk is a real issue for patients with metabolic syndrome. Chart 1 shows screening flags for metabolic syndrome that should draw your attention to possible future cardiac issues. Metabolic syndrome’s pathology begins with inflammation;...
Pushpa Larsen, ND Last year, 64% of women and 50% of men who died suddenly of a heart attack had no prior knowledge of their heart disease. Forty to fifty percent of all heart attack patients have a “normal” cholesterol profile. As NDs, we recognize that cholesterol –...
David Schleich, PhD The bibliographic details cited below derive mainly from the work of Dr. Letitia Watrous, whose seminar materials and lectures on hydrotherapy have kept this modality very strong in the northwest Pacific and whose research is recounted here....
Virginia Osborne, ND and Paul Anderson, ND In this article we will cover in brief the benefits of IV chelation and nutrient therapies. We will discuss the underlying need for chelation therapies due to the toxic effects of heavy metals, which destroy the balance of...
Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND Cardiovascular disease is a leading killer and, justifiably, it provokes anxious thoughts. It is in situations like these where we might instinctively believe we need to use “strong” medicine. In conventional medicine, this means doses of...
NODE SMITH, ND As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, it has become clear that many survivors -- even those who had mild cases -- continue to manage a variety of health problems long after the initial infection should have resolved. In what is believed to be the...
NODE SMITH, ND Fast reactions to future events are crucial. A boxer, for example, needs to respond to her opponent in fractions of a second in order to anticipate and block the next attack. Such rapid responses are based on estimates of whether and when events will...
NODE SMITH, ND Shift-work and irregular work schedules can cause several health-related issues and affect our defense against infection, according to new research from the University of Waterloo. These health-related issues occur because the body's natural clock,...
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,...
Jaquel Patterson, ND Tolle Causam The Osteoinductive Activity of Cyplexinol Osteoporosis, which is one of the most common metabolic bone diseases, is characterized by the loss of bone mass and an increased risk of bone fractures due to an imbalance between bone...
Node Smith, ND It’s always great to be validated This week, research from the American Cancer Society (ACA) supports that 40 percent of all cancers, as well as 50 percent of cancer deaths, can be prevented by “simple lifestyle changes in daily routines.” Now wait a...
Node Smith, ND Smaller, More Breakable Nerve Fibers May Leave Women More Susceptible to Concussion An interesting study this week compared the break-ability of nerve fibers between men and women. The conclusion of the study1 suggests that women have smaller and more...
Robert Kellum, ND, PhD, LAc, LMT Naturopathic Perspective To fully understand Anthroposophic Naturopathy today, we need to be clear about what naturopathic medicine is, and how anthroposophy can help it to evolve. Ie, we need to be clear about what path it offers...
Teerawong Kasiolarn, ND, MSAc, LAc Practice Building What is SEO? And why is it so important when it comes to promoting your naturopathic practice? SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. Most people create their website while lacking knowledge of SEO, especially...
Node Smith, ND The First Study to look at the Emotional Responses of Specific Types of Alcohol It is not uncommon to hear an individual claim that a certain type of liquor creates a different experience than another; whiskey or tequila for instance. A research team...
Jen Green, ND, FABNO Dugald Seely, ND, MSc, FABNO Heather Wright, ND, FABNO Vis Medicatrix Naturae When working with cancer patients, naturopathic doctors combine current best evidence, clinical experience, and patient preferences to select natural therapies and...
Node Smith, ND Cinnamaldehyde aids in the Burning of fat in Humans Recent research has found that cinnamaldehyde, a constituent in cinnamon, is able to aid in the burning of fat in humans.1 Cinnamon, a favorite holiday spice, has been used in traditional herbal...
Nick Buratovich, NMD Orthopedics A wrist extension injury is one of the most common wrist injuries, and usually results from a fall on an outstretched hand, also known as a FOOSH injury.1 This can result from a simple fall in the home or workplace, or from an athletic...
Jeremy Appleton, ND Vis Medicatrix Naturae The body of probiotic research continues to expand and diversify, and is accompanied by an expanded understanding of microbiome-host interactions and a broadening array of emerging clinical uses. Evidence now suggests that...
Node Smith, ND The First Study to look at the Emotional Responses of Specific Types of Alcohol It is not uncommon to hear an individual claim that a certain type of liquor creates a different experience than another; whiskey or tequila for instance. A research team...
Jen Green, ND, FABNO Dugald Seely, ND, MSc, FABNO Heather Wright, ND, FABNO Vis Medicatrix Naturae When working with cancer patients, naturopathic doctors combine current best evidence, clinical experience, and patient preferences to select natural therapies and...
Node Smith, ND Cinnamaldehyde aids in the Burning of fat in Humans Recent research has found that cinnamaldehyde, a constituent in cinnamon, is able to aid in the burning of fat in humans.1 Cinnamon, a favorite holiday spice, has been used in traditional herbal...
Nick Buratovich, NMD Orthopedics A wrist extension injury is one of the most common wrist injuries, and usually results from a fall on an outstretched hand, also known as a FOOSH injury.1 This can result from a simple fall in the home or workplace, or from an athletic...
Jeremy Appleton, ND Vis Medicatrix Naturae The body of probiotic research continues to expand and diversify, and is accompanied by an expanded understanding of microbiome-host interactions and a broadening array of emerging clinical uses. Evidence now suggests that...
Kabran Chapek, ND Naturopathic News It has been 1 year since founding members from across the United States and Canada incorporated the Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians (PsychANP) as an affiliate of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians...
Node Smith, ND New Virtual Reality Platform Helps Elderly Individuals with Dementia Connect with Past Memories Wayback, is a specially designed virtual reality experience that has been created with the specific purpose of helping those with dementia interact with...
Node Smith, ND Could “digital pills” be the next big ethical question in medicine? Digital pills, ingestible sensors encapsulated in a gelatin coating, can now be taken along with medications to track drug use patterns.1 Clinicians at Brigham and Women’s Hospital are...
Node Smith, ND High Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I Testing to Determine Likelihood of Current and Future Cardiac Events A global study on the use of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I testing in the evaluation of patients with chest pain offers a definitive threshold...
Node Smith, ND The Link Between Alcohol Consumption and Cancer Many Americans are not aware that alcohol intake is linked to many forms of cancer, regardless of whether intake is considered light, moderate, or heavy.1 According to the American Society of Clinical...
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NODE SMITH, ND A team of researchers from the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography and their collaborators have revealed that the abundant microbes living in ancient sediment below the seafloor are sustained primarily by chemicals created by...
NODE SMITH, ND Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have shed light on what causes herpes simplex virus to flare up, explaining how stress, illness and even sunburn can trigger unwanted outbreaks. The discovery could lead to new ways to prevent...
