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Microplastics Boost Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics

Plastic Makes Bacteria 600% More Resistant, Turning Common Infections Deadly Tiny plastic fragments in our environment turn common bacteria into dangerous superbugs. Boston University researchers have discovered that when everyday bacteria encounter microplastics,...

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Co-Treating Asthma Patients with Supplements

Evidence for Combination Therapy By Jordan Robertson This article reviews the evidence supporting the integration of nutritional supplements, such as vitamin D, magnesium, and fish oil, in asthma management. Learn how naturopathic approaches can enhance control and...

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Urinary Colic & Lithiasis

Urinary Colic & Lithiasis

Jillian Stansbury, ND Botanical Insights Herbal Specifics Renal colic due to kidney stones can present as vague to excruciating pain, no matter the size of calculi. Renal colic pain is not due to the stone itself, but rather is due to obstruction of the urinary flow...

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Power vs Force in Detoxification

Cheryl A. Kasdorf, ND Something I was taught in the first week of naturopathic medical school left an indelible mark on my thinking about healing. Dr Sensenig quoted Paracelsus in his first lecture: “The physician is only the servant of Nature, not her master....

Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD

Alternative and Complementary Therapy Options JOHN HAHN, DPM, ND Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can occur after exposure to extreme traumatic events, such as natural disasters (eg, floods, car accidents, fire) or man-made trauma (eg,...

Opening for a Naturopathic Physician in Scottsdale, AZ

Naturopathic Specialists, LLC, has an opening for a naturopathic physician looking to settle in Scottsdale. The office is located in Old Town Scottsdale, just south of Scottsdale Osborn Hospital in the heart of the medical district. NS occupies 4500SF of Scottsdale...

September 2014 | Pediatrics

Volume 10 Issue 9 Is It Really ADHD?....................................>>cover Rich Petke, NMD Physical Activity in Children & Youth: Benefits, Barriers, and Recommendations...................>>bottom of cover Leslie Solomonian, ND Honorable Mention...

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Depression Appears 8 Years Before Pain Begins

Study Confirms Naturopathic Understanding of Depression-Pain Connection A 21-year longitudinal study tracking over 7,300 adults has documented that depression symptoms begin rising significantly up to eight years before pain develops. Published in eClinicalMedicine by...

Mechanisms of Aging and Neurodegeneration

Mechanisms of Aging and Neurodegeneration

Exploring Thiamine Deficiency, Catecholamine Toxicity, and Angiotensin II Quinn Rivet, ND Exploring how thiamine deficiency, catecholamine-induced neurotoxicity, and Angiotensin II contribute to neurodegeneration and aging in the brain. Introduction This paper aims to...

Insomnia Could Lead to Cognitive Decline in Later LIfe

From University of Helsinki The Helsinki Health Study at the University of Helsinki investigated the development of insomnia symptoms in midlife and their effects on memory, learning ability and concentration after retirement. The follow-up period was 15-17 years....

Endocannabinoid Physiology & ECS Deficiency Syndrome

Review of Endocannabinoid System (ECS) physiology and endocannabinoid communications • Analyze the significance of the ECS as the master switchboard for all other systems • Connecting chronic conditions to ECS Deficiency Syndrome • Explore links between the...

Why I Became a Naturopathic Doctor

I never imagined my quest to fulfill my learners permit hours as fast as possible would lead me to my future career.  After all, I was fifteen and the only vision I had for my future was the freedom of having my license and then maybe becoming a pro snowboarder...

Adventurous Play May Lower Mental Health Issues in Children

From University of Exeter Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first Covid-19 lockdown, according to new research. A study led by the University of Exeter asked parents how often...

Science Doesn’t Sell Pleasurable Products

From Ohio State University People don't want science anywhere near their delicious chocolate chip cookies. But they're happy to have science create body wash that fights odor-causing bacteria. In a series of 10 studies, researchers found that people don't like science...

Young Men: Diet Helps Depressive Symptoms

From University of Technology Sydney Young men with a poor diet saw a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression when they switched to a healthy Mediterranean diet, a new study shows. Depression is a common mental health condition that affects...

Double Your Sperm Count by Losing Weight

From University of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Men all over the world are suffering from deteriorating semen quality -- often referred to as an outright fertility crisis. Now, however, there may be good news for some of the men who are...

Neurophysiology of Psychopathy

From Nanyang Technological University Neuroscientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), University of Pennsylvania, and California State University, have established the existence of a biological difference between psychopaths and...

Could Poor Eyesight be Masquerading as Cognitive Decline?

From University of South Australia Millions of older people with poor vision are at risk of being misdiagnosed with mild cognitive impairments, according to a new study by the University of South Australia. Cognitive tests that rely on vision-dependent tasks could be...

Science Doesn’t Sell Pleasurable Products

From Ohio State University People don't want science anywhere near their delicious chocolate chip cookies. But they're happy to have science create body wash that fights odor-causing bacteria. In a series of 10 studies, researchers found that people don't like science...

Young Men: Diet Helps Depressive Symptoms

From University of Technology Sydney Young men with a poor diet saw a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression when they switched to a healthy Mediterranean diet, a new study shows. Depression is a common mental health condition that affects...

Double Your Sperm Count by Losing Weight

From University of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Men all over the world are suffering from deteriorating semen quality -- often referred to as an outright fertility crisis. Now, however, there may be good news for some of the men who are...

Neurophysiology of Psychopathy

From Nanyang Technological University Neuroscientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), University of Pennsylvania, and California State University, have established the existence of a biological difference between psychopaths and...

Could Poor Eyesight be Masquerading as Cognitive Decline?

From University of South Australia Millions of older people with poor vision are at risk of being misdiagnosed with mild cognitive impairments, according to a new study by the University of South Australia. Cognitive tests that rely on vision-dependent tasks could be...

Addressing Lung Failure Earlier to Prevent COPD

From La Jolla Institute for Immunology If you've ever struggled to breathe, you've had a moment of hypoxia -- a lack of oxygen. Hypoxia can have long-term effects. In fact, doctors describe hypoxia as an "initial insult." Experiencing hypoxia is a known trigger for...

Processing Emotions Requires Good Sleep

From University of Bern Researchers at the Department of Neurology of the University of Bern and University Hospital Bern identified how the brain triages emotions during dream sleep to consolidate the storage of positive emotions while dampening the consolidation of...

Studying in a Variety of Conditions Improves Learning

Variability is crucially important for learning new skills. Consider learning how to serve in tennis. Should you always practice serving from the exact same location on the court, aiming at exactly the same spot? Although practising in more variable conditions will be...

Why I became a Naturopathic Doctor 

Holly Lucille, ND, RN I grew up in the Midwest,  the daughter of two pharmacists, and was very well versed in the Western medical approach: “You don’t feel well? Here, take this pill.” Even at a very young age I was troubled by this approach to health and always...

Why I became a Naturopathic Doctor

Samantha Pryor, ND. As a young child I had a very inquisitive mind. My parents used that trick, go ask your mom or go ask your dad, on me when they would tire of answering how and why questions. So, I am sure you can imagine, that lead me to become a bookworm since...

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