Node Smith, ND Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), an industrial chemical used to make certain plastics and resins, inner coatings for food cans and bottle tops, thermal paper used in store receipts, dental sealants and so on, is a concern because of possible adverse...
Node Smith, ND Previous data from COVID-19 patients suggests that cigarette smokers are more likely to have health complications. One possible reason, researchers report May 15 in the journal Developmental Cell, is that smoking increases the gene expression of...
Node Smith, ND The CSIC's associated unit in Polymer Technology at the Universitat Jaume I, directed by Luis Cabedo from the Department of System Engineering and Design, is participating in a project led by the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA) of...
Node Smith, ND The World Literacy Foundation announced today the development of an interactive "Netflix" type platform to equip educators with resources that have been affected by the indefinite school lock down as a result of COVID-19. Streaming service was born out...
Node Smith, ND A new study from psychologists at the University of Bath highlights the true impact of heavy drinking on our ability to plan, set goals and make decisions the following day. Published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, the study provides new evidence...
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Shirley is a delightful, slender 7-year-old with a wide smile. She has been brought in by her mom due to concerns about various aspects of her health. Listed complaints include arrhythmia and night terrors. Shirley is very engaging. This is...
Cassandra Shepard, CPBA, CPVA In last month’s article, we talked about nurturing a solid relationship with your new and current patients. But what about all the patients who were once new to your practice but haven’t been back for quite some time? Studies show that it...
Laurie Menk Otto – ND candidate Imagine this: you are in the acute care wing of your local hospital. You have just survived a heart attack and are being treated by top-notch cardiologists using the latest in cutting-edge medicine. Your day begins with the usual blood...
Dr. Iva Lloyd, BScH, RPP, RHN, ND The study of the life cycle for plants and other living organisms starts with the understanding that there is a reason why things happen. Plants and animals are expected to respond to their environment, to change based on...
Mitch Kennedy, ND Combining the common additives aspartame, an artificial sweetener, and monosodium glutamate (MSG) causes nerve cell damage, say researchers at the University of Liverpool. The results from a two-year study were recently published in the journal...
Mitch Kennedy, ND A new study by British researcher David Thomas shows a major decline in the mineral content of non-organically produced milk, meat, and vegetables in the United Kingdom. Dr. Thomas, a primary health care practitioner and independent researcher, made...
Mitch kennedy, ND If you needed that extra nudge to “go organic,” here it is: in a recent U.S. EPA-funded study, 23 Seattle-area youngsters were switched to an all-organic diet, and the blood levels of pesticides declined to essentially zero after only five days. When...
Cheryl Kasdorf, ND Ishayas’ Ascension is an ancient meditative tradition from the Himalayas, not a religion or a New Age technique. Ishaya is a Sanskrit word meaning “for expanded consciousness.” It is experience based, surpasses all inspirational concepts, and is a...
Carolyn Campbell, MA, CPPC Ever since I was a teenager, I have dreamed of creating a center that integrated innovation, healing, and creation. My belief? If more people did work they loved, there would be less “illness.” And as we heal disease, we are often called to...
NODE SMITH, ND A study of nearly 108,000 people has found that people who regularly drink a modest amount of alcohol are at increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heart beats in an abnormal rhythm. The study, published in the European Heart...
NODE SMITH, ND To date, paralysis resulting from spinal cord damage has been irreparable. With a new therapeutic approach, scientists have succeeded for the first time in getting paralyzed mice to walk again. The keys to this are the protein hyper-interleukin-6, which...
CHRIS D. MELETIS, ND Modern couples face many obstacles to becoming pregnant or giving birth to a healthy baby, and the distribution of contributing factors appears to be nearly equal between male and female. According to the Centers for Disease...
JAMES SENSENIG, ND RICK KIRSCHNER, ND, VNMI 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...
In a study last week, Rutgers researchers confirmed that antibacterial soap is not necessary to remove bacteria during hand washing.1 They also found that the amount of soap used and the temperature of the water are also not important factors in ensuring hand...
In a recent study, researchers found that the data reported by 7 commonly worn fitness devices are incredibly inaccurate, especially energy expenditure (number of calories burned). Since millions of people wear these devices, and are potentially using them to help...
Recently, naturopathic doctors from all over the United States came together for the first naturopathic conference hosted by the Naturopathic Medicine Institute (NMI), on Vitalism. Vitalism, as defined by Taber’s Medical Dictionary the opinion that a force neither...
A team of researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago in collaboration with the University of Michigan and Sage Bionetworks recently won the Mood Challenge for ResearchKit, for developing an app that will help predict when individuals with bipolar disorder...
Moshe Daniel Block, ND, HMC Dear Colleagues, I deeply love being a naturopathic doctor, and I have been proud to be a part of this profession. As a graduating naturopathic student, I took to heart the vow to serve humanity. But the path that the profession is taking...
A meta-analysis of 3 randomly controlled trials recently concluded that zinc acetate lozenges are likely to increase the rate of recovery from the common cold up to 3 times.1 The common cold is a collection of respiratory and sinus symptoms which most everyone is...
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE Nature Cure Clinical Pearls Not the cold but the heat produced by the cold water is the healing factor. Vincent Priessnitz If I understand the matter rightly, Priessnitz never was in the habit of using...
Charley Cropley, ND A Powerful Way to Heal Your Body Vis Medicatrix Naturae Each of us longs deeply and authentically for a way to decrease our anxiety and misery. We constantly yearn for ways to benefit ourselves. Even my patients steeped in self-loathing will...
There are various biodegradable feminine hygiene products available on the market, but many of them are bulky, making them uncomfortable, or they don’t have a super-absorbent layer. Lacking a super-absorbent layer makes for an incredibly unreliable and undesirable...
The World Obesity Federation reminds us this week that obesity is a chronic disease. In a position statement intended to further stimulate action against the obesity crisis, and its comorbidities, and combat the stigma around obesity, World Obesity Federation offers...
A meta-analysis of 3 randomly controlled trials recently concluded that zinc acetate lozenges are likely to increase the rate of recovery from the common cold up to 3 times.1 The common cold is a collection of respiratory and sinus symptoms which most everyone is...
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE Nature Cure Clinical Pearls Not the cold but the heat produced by the cold water is the healing factor. Vincent Priessnitz If I understand the matter rightly, Priessnitz never was in the habit of using...
Charley Cropley, ND A Powerful Way to Heal Your Body Vis Medicatrix Naturae Each of us longs deeply and authentically for a way to decrease our anxiety and misery. We constantly yearn for ways to benefit ourselves. Even my patients steeped in self-loathing will...
There are various biodegradable feminine hygiene products available on the market, but many of them are bulky, making them uncomfortable, or they don’t have a super-absorbent layer. Lacking a super-absorbent layer makes for an incredibly unreliable and undesirable...
The World Obesity Federation reminds us this week that obesity is a chronic disease. In a position statement intended to further stimulate action against the obesity crisis, and its comorbidities, and combat the stigma around obesity, World Obesity Federation offers...
Bio-Tech Pharmacal announced that its D3-50TM (Vitamin D3-50,000 IU) was evaluated and approved by ConsumerLab.com, LLC. ConsumerLab.com is a leading provider of independent product test results and information to help consumers and healthcare professionals identify...
A new research study adds a little more direction to the clinical applicability of medical genetics with a more definitive ruling on telomere length and aging. It is well known that telomere length is correlated with the aging process, longer telomeres being...
At the 112th annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association, 2 research studies raising concerns for an increased risk of bladder cancer in electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) users were presented.1 It is very well documented that smoking increases...
This week, I ran across an article on a new “exercise” class that is being marketed at a gym, David Lloyd clubs, in the UK - Napercise. Yep, that’s right. This gym has actually begun to facilitate classes in napping. They have created a 45-minute class where people...
Recent research from National Jewish Health has revealed a cellular trigger for autoimmune disease. Autoimmune disease affects between 25-50 million people in the United States, with an interesting gender bias towards women (estimates of around 80% of autoimmune cases...
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NODE SMITH, ND In previous studies, eye movements and vision were only affected at blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) approaching the legal limit for driving (0.08% BAC), in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (1). New research published in The Journal of Physiology...
NODE SMITH, ND The more chaotic things get, the harder it is for people with clinical anxiety and/or depression to make sound decisions and to learn from their mistakes. On a positive note, overly anxious and depressed people's judgment can improve if they focus on...
