Node Smith, ND After only a few days caring for critically ill COVID-19 patients at the start of the outbreak in New York City, Aakriti Gupta, MD, realized that this was much more than a respiratory disease. "On the front lines right from the beginning..." "I was on...
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People Literally Do NOT See ‘Eye-to-Eye’
Node Smith, ND We humans may not always see eye to eye on politics, religion, sports and other matters of debate. But at least we can agree on the location and size of objects in our physical surroundings. Or can we? Can we really see eye-to-eye? Not according to new...
Mold & Pediatrics
Tolle Causam Lauren Tessier, ND Abstract This comprehensive clinical review by Dr. Lauren Tessier examines the far-reaching health impacts of mold and mycotoxin exposure in pediatric populations, challenging the under-recognition of mold as a significant...
Association Spotlight: Lighting the Path to Success
Naturopathic News TIA TRIVISONNO, ND, LAC When the wind of change blows, some people build walls and others build windmills. (Chinese Proverb) The New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians (NYANP) is...
Embracing Diversity in Curricula: Not Seen, Not Heard, Not Spoken, Not Learned
Fraser Smith, MATD, ND The opportunities for embracing diversity and racism issues in our curricula are limitless and must be met in earnest. This spring I was approached by my long-time mentor,...
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Inositol Compounds: Effects on Fertility, Ovarian Function, & Insulin
Jillian Stansbury, ND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of infertility, affecting from 5-10% of all women. PCOS is commonly associated with insulin resistance, even in those with a normal body mass index (BMI). Insulin-sensitizing compounds not...
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EXTRA-GI MANIFESTATIONS OF PARASITES AND THEIR LINK TO AUTOIMMUNE ARTHRITIDES
Parasites often can be a major factor underlying unexplained health problems, including allergies, fatigue, chronic intestinal dysbiosis and joint pain. This article explores how a parasitic infestation may be a causative factor in arthritis, leading to inflammation...
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Tolle Totem Celiac: Not Just a GI Disease Christine Doherty, ND Docere Melatonin and the Gut: The Untold Connection Ron Mariotti, ND and Eric Yarnell, ND, RH (AHG) Vis Medicatrix Naturae The Far-Reaching Benefits of Colonic Hydrotherapy Gaia Mather, ND Colonic...
Perspectives On Higher Education: Part Five
Canadian naturopathic doctors faced a bumpy road in trying to position their naturopathic college in the higher education landscape. By the late 1970s, a group of chiropractors and an American-trained Ontario naturopathic physician initiated a pre-naturopathic...
Herbal Tips in Pediatrics
Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG) Abstract This article offers clinical insights and practical herbal strategies for managing common pediatric concerns such as otitis media and upper respiratory tract infections. Drawing from the legacy of naturopathic pioneer Silena Heron,...
An Aromatic Approach to Treating Cradle Cap
Shaida Sina, ND Cradle cap is a term given to infants who have seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. This is usually a self-limiting inflammatory condition of the skin. It is not always restricted to the scalp. Other affected areas may include the eyelids, ears,...
An Unusual Remedy for an Unusual Boy: A Case of PDD-NOS
Tim Shannon, ND Comments: The father, who sought me out, was very excited about homeopathic treatment. The mother, however, was very skeptical. This patient often had impressive symptomatic relief from several remedies he was given. Yet, various remedies would often...
The case of Scott: Addressing the Underlying Causes of ADHD
Scott was seven years old when his teachers began recommending that he be evaluated for a possible learning disorder. By age eight he was diagnosed at the local children’s hospital with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is generally considered part...
Alice Revisits Wonderland, This Time with a Map
Marnie Loomis, ND As an eight-year-old girl, I began to experience periodic sensory episodes. For about 20 minutes, my body felt large while everything in the room seemed small and looked very, very far away. Sometimes I had the opposite sensation, and I felt as if I...
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Autoimmunity: The Mitochondrial Connection
CATHERINE CLINTON, ND Abstract Autoimmune diseases, now affecting over 23 million Americans, are closely linked to mitochondrial dysfunction and impaired regulatory T cell (Treg) activity. Mitochondria influence both innate and adaptive immunity, with mitochondrial...
Atopy & the Microbiome
JACLYN CHASSE-SMEATON, ND Atopic dermatitis (AD) dramatically impacts pediatric health and quality of life of the family as a whole. Although the pathogenesis of AD has not been clearly elucidated, there are multiple factors at...
How to Improve the Way you ‘Daydream’
NODE SMITH, ND Did you daydream as a kid, maybe even get in trouble for it? If you find it harder to be pleasantly lost in your thoughts these days, you're not alone. "This is part of our cognitive toolkit that's underdeveloped, and it's kind of sad," said Erin...
Intellectual Disability is Second Greatest Risk for Death From COVID-19
NODE SMITH, ND Intellectual disability puts individuals at higher risk of dying earlier in life than the general population, for a variety of medical and institutional reasons. A new study from Jefferson Health examined how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected this...
Zika: Original Antigenic Sin?
Christopher Maloney, ND Docere Zika is in the Headlines One in 10 American women infected with Zika virus have birth defects.1 Reports of Zika have come in from 44 of the 50 US states, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still estimates that Zika...
Sleep Deprivation Could Lead to Risky Behavior
Better to 'Sleep on It' Researchers from the University of Zurich, have connected a lack of sleep to an increase in risk-seeking behavior.1 Decreased sleep quality and amount is known to impact many physiological aspects of health, including metabolism, immune health,...
Muscle Deep: A Precision Medicine Approach in Treating Sarcopenia
Ralph Esposito, ND, LAc Naturopathic Perspective Sarcopenia: Poverty of the Flesh Ask some young adults in the prime of their 20s about their perception of the elderly, and you may find they most often define aging as “getting old and weak.” Sarcopenia – poverty of...
Do You Know How Aerobic Exercise Protects the Heart?
Recent Research Confirms Aerobic Exercise Necessary for Heart Failure Patients It's well known that exercise is good for the body, good for the heart, good for the mind; exercising is something we seldom try and convince ourselves not to do. However, how does this add...
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in Female Geriatric Patients
Jennifer Nevels, NMD Tolle Causam The #1 cause of infection in women living in long-term care facilities is urinary tract infections (UTIs), and overall, UTI is the second most common infection in the female elderly population.1 These statistics make it extremely...
Biofilm Phase-2 Advanced Release
Priority One Nutritional Supplements Inc. is proud to announce it’s newest addition to their Priority One line of clinical strength supplements, Biofilm Phase-2 Advanced. Biofilm Phase-2 Advanced is an exclusive product formulated by Dr. Paul S. Anderson who is on the...
New Biomarkers for Lyme Disease Testing
New Test may be Able to Detect and Distinguish Between Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Illnesses A new test may be able to detect Lyme Disease earlier, and also distinguish between Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses.1 Currently, there are numerous...
Predicting Alzheimer’s with an Eye Scan
Eye Scan may be Able to Show Beginning Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease There is new research which suggests that an eye scan may be able to show the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).1 Neuroscience researchers have found peripheral areas of beta amyloid...
Cancer Researchers Find Drug that Effectively Kills 58 Tumors
The Immune System is Very Active to Respond to Nullomers Because They Aren't Part of the Human Genome Scientists have recently developed a protein sequences that shows promise in killing 58 types of human tumors.1 The protein sequences, known as nullomers, are the...
NDNR ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE ANNUAL STUDENT WRITER’S SCHOLARSHIP
As a forum for the naturopathic community, participation in Naturopathic Doctor News and Review (NDNR) has often been a vantage point for growth, communication and new collaborations within and amongst the naturopathic community. NDNR embraces what is unique to...
Biofilm Phase-2 Advanced Release
Priority One Nutritional Supplements Inc. is proud to announce it’s newest addition to their Priority One line of clinical strength supplements, Biofilm Phase-2 Advanced. Biofilm Phase-2 Advanced is an exclusive product formulated by Dr. Paul S. Anderson who is on the...
New Biomarkers for Lyme Disease Testing
New Test may be Able to Detect and Distinguish Between Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Illnesses A new test may be able to detect Lyme Disease earlier, and also distinguish between Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses.1 Currently, there are numerous...
Predicting Alzheimer’s with an Eye Scan
Eye Scan may be Able to Show Beginning Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease There is new research which suggests that an eye scan may be able to show the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).1 Neuroscience researchers have found peripheral areas of beta amyloid...
Cancer Researchers Find Drug that Effectively Kills 58 Tumors
The Immune System is Very Active to Respond to Nullomers Because They Aren't Part of the Human Genome Scientists have recently developed a protein sequences that shows promise in killing 58 types of human tumors.1 The protein sequences, known as nullomers, are the...
NDNR ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE ANNUAL STUDENT WRITER’S SCHOLARSHIP
As a forum for the naturopathic community, participation in Naturopathic Doctor News and Review (NDNR) has often been a vantage point for growth, communication and new collaborations within and amongst the naturopathic community. NDNR embraces what is unique to...
Childhood Brain Injuries Could Lead to Future Alcohol Abuse
New Research Links Childhood Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) to Alcohol Abuse A new research study has investigated the link between traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in children and future alcohol abuse. The study concludes that there is supporting evidence that TBIs...
Using Probiotics to Clean up Contaminated Soil: Fortifying Trees
Researchers Developed Process to Fortify Trees with Probiotics to Rid Soils from Contaminants A group of researchers in collaboration with a handful of small companies have developed a process to fortify poplar trees with probiotics to increase their ability to...
NUNM School of Graduate Studies to Launch Master of Science in Ayurveda
Master of Science in Ayurveda (MScA) will be Offered by NUNM in 2018 PORTLAND, Oregon (Aug. 29, 2017) — National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) announced the launch of its newest accredited graduate-level program, the Master of Science in Ayurveda (MScA). The...
New Large Scale Study on Alcohol and All-Cause Mortality
Light to Moderate Drinking Still Reigns Supreme in Reducing Cardiovascular Related Deaths A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology confirms that light to moderate drinking may have some benefits, while heavy drinking still increases the risk...
Lower Serotonin May be the Cause of Cognitive Decline
Current Study Supports Diminished Serotonin as Causal Link to Alzheimers/Dementia Researchers at John Hopkins are suggesting that lower serotonin in the brain is a causal link to the development of mild cognitive decline, dementia and Alzheimer’s.1 Serotonin is an...
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Sperm Cells Poison Competitors to Implant Egg
NODE SMITH, ND Competition among sperm cells is fierce -- they all want to reach the egg cell first to fertilize it. A research team from Berlin now shows in mice that the ability of sperm to move progressively depends on the protein RAC1. Optimal amounts of active...
Why Some Men Respond Aggressively When ‘Manhood’ is Questioned
NODE SMITH, ND When their manhood is threatened, some men respond aggressively, but not all. New research from Duke University suggests who may be most triggered by such threats -- younger men whose sense of masculinity depends heavily on other people's opinions. "Our...




