How beneficial are potentially drugless healing systems, including naturopathy? Two doctors in India with Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science degrees asked that question in an Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine article. A comprehensive review of the...
Nearly 47% of U.S. adults suffer from hypertension, a condition marked by consistently high blood pressure. Often called the "silent killer," hypertension can lead to serious health issues like stroke and heart and kidney disease. Since it usually shows no symptoms,...
A recent study published in Stroke, the journal of the American Stroke Association, reveals that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may be more effective than traditional moderate-intensity exercise for stroke survivors. The research, led by Kevin Moncion, PhD,...
Homeopathy has been in use since the late 17th century. A 2023 meta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled trials revealed “significant positive effects of homoeopathy beyond placebo” and stated that “The quality of evidence for positive effects of homoeopathy...
A significant study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) has revealed alarming trends in cancer incidence and mortality rates among younger generations. Published in The Lancet Public Health, the study found that incidence rates have continued to...
Erica Zelfand, ND Tolle Totum Are psychedelic users happier than the rest of us? According to a recent study in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, the answer is yes. Whereas lifetime use of non-psychedelic illicit drugs (such as meth, heroin, and cocaine) are largely...
Mark Swanson, ND This issue of The Expert Report is a refreshing reminder that healing wisdom and learning comes as much from listening to our patients as it does from the science, knowledge, and understanding presented by fellow NDs and colleagues, medical...
Clinical Pearls for Pain Jillian Stansbury, ND Abstract Gastrointestinal inflammation is a pervasive concern in clinical practice, encompassing conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, food intolerances, ulcerative disorders, infections, and dysbiosis. Herbal...
Virender Sodhi, MD (Ayurved), ND Ayurvedic medicine has delineated rejuvenation and virilification as a branch of medicine where the main objectives are to maintain health as age advances and to keep the sexual organs healthy, avoiding the transfer of diseases to our...
David J. Schleich, PhD Mene, Mene, Tekel u-Pharsin. (Book of Daniel, Chapter 5) Higher education has always been vulnerable, with brief periods of high-octane cash and optimism such as during the mid-1960s, when this country took action about the gap between the...
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Ken is about as friendly a guy as you could meet. He sat down, smiled, and made me feel like we had known each other for years. As I looked back at him, I noticed he blushed regularly throughout the consult. Ken had suffered with psoriasis...
See the value in seeing an ND James Maskell, CEO, Revive Over the last two years, in this column we have looked at a number of proven marketing strategies for the modern naturopathic clinic. The strategy I will outline this month is new, but it is already being used...
Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth Common but Overlooked Cause of IBS.................>> cover Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND Allison Siebecker, ND, MSOM, LAc Management of Opioid-Induced Constipation......................>> bottom of cover Gaia Mather, ND...
Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND Allison Siebecker, ND, MSOM, LAc Click to View Chart Our experience has been that naturopathic approaches to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) tend to be highly successful. Often, uncovering and removing hidden food intolerances, adding...
Permanent Telemedicine Rules Build on COVID-Era Flexibilities The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has finalized new rules to make temporary telemedicine flexibilities introduced during the COVID-19 public health emergency permanent. These rules govern how...
Proton Pump Inhibitors Increase Migraine Risk by 70% People using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as omeprazole and esomeprazole, are 70% more likely to experience migraines or severe headaches than non-users, according to a study published in Neurology Clinical...
Findings Highlight Increased Risks in ART Pregnancies Birth defects are more prevalent in pregnancies conceived through assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as IVF, with teratogenic medication exposure identified as a key contributing factor. A study...
Partnership to Enhance Offerings for Integrative Healthcare Practitioners and Their Patients Partnership to Enhance Offerings for Integrative Healthcare Practitioners and Their Patients (Salt Lake City, UT, January 14) – Allergy Research Group (ARG), a recognized...
JANNINE KRAUSE, ND, EAMP Since NASA released its research findings in the early 1990s, red light therapy has been touted as an excellent tool for wound healing and reducing pain and inflammation. Since then, technology and delivery methods have advanced, as...
THALIA HALE, ND Mast Cell Activation (MCA) is demanding awareness in functional medicine practices, especially among practitioners working with patients with chronic complex illnesses and infections such as chronic dysbiosis, Sick Building...
JAKE F. FELICE, ND, LMP The purpose of this article is to describe one clinician’s experience with medical cannabis. Why Cannabis Topicals? Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and opiates represent the mainstay of pharmacological treatment...
NODE SMITH, ND Smoking cannabis when you're young may increase your risk of developing heart disease later, according to a recent University of Guelph study. In the first study to look at specific risk indicators for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in young, healthy...
CARRIE DECKER, ND This review of literature, pertaining to the effects of DHEA on aging, stems from a clinical case I saw early on in my practice when I was seeing patients in a variety of smaller towns in Wisconsin. Not surprisingly,...
ELISABETH BASTOS, BSC, ND, RACU Wells syndrome, also known as eosinophilic cellulitis, is a rare benign disease characterized by pruritis, edema, bullae, and urticarial plaques on the limbs and/or...
NODE SMITH, ND The plasticizers contained in many everyday objects can impair important brain functions in humans. Biologists from the University of Bayreuth warn of this danger in an article in Communications Biology. Their study shows that even small amounts of the...
NODE SMITH, ND A new source of energy expending brown fat cells has been uncovered by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center, which they say points towards potential new therapeutic options for obesity. According to the new report, published in Nature Metabolism,...
NODE SMITH, ND Fish oil supplements are a billion-dollar industry built on a foundation of purported, but not proven, health benefits. Now, new research from a team led by a University of Georgia scientist indicates that taking fish oil only provides health benefits...
NODE SMITH, ND Neurons lack the ability to replicate their DNA, so they're constantly working to repair damage to their genome. Now, a new study by Salk scientists finds that these repairs are not random, but instead focus on protecting certain genetic "hot spots"...
ELISABETH BASTOS, BSC, ND, RACU Wells syndrome, also known as eosinophilic cellulitis, is a rare benign disease characterized by pruritis, edema, bullae, and urticarial plaques on the limbs and/or...
NODE SMITH, ND The plasticizers contained in many everyday objects can impair important brain functions in humans. Biologists from the University of Bayreuth warn of this danger in an article in Communications Biology. Their study shows that even small amounts of the...
NODE SMITH, ND A new source of energy expending brown fat cells has been uncovered by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center, which they say points towards potential new therapeutic options for obesity. According to the new report, published in Nature Metabolism,...
NODE SMITH, ND Fish oil supplements are a billion-dollar industry built on a foundation of purported, but not proven, health benefits. Now, new research from a team led by a University of Georgia scientist indicates that taking fish oil only provides health benefits...
NODE SMITH, ND Neurons lack the ability to replicate their DNA, so they're constantly working to repair damage to their genome. Now, a new study by Salk scientists finds that these repairs are not random, but instead focus on protecting certain genetic "hot spots"...
Test now available to identify delayed immune hypersensitivity to the components in COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the U.S. Sterling, VA – Over 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the US, however a sizeable percentage of Americans...
NODE SMITH, ND A possible explanation for why many cancer drugs that kill tumor cells in mouse models won't work in human trials has been found by researchers with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Biomedical Informatics and...
NODE SMITH, ND A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports continues to support a growing body of evidence that aluminum contributes to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Researchers found aluminum co-located with phosphorylated tau...
NODE SMITH, ND New research from McMaster University suggests the pandemic has created a paradox where mental health has become both a motivator for and a barrier to physical activity. The results are outlined in the journal PLOS ONE. People want to be active to...
NODE SMITH, ND Heightened activity in the brain, caused by stressful events, is linked to the risk of developing a rare and sometimes fatal heart condition, according to research published in the European Heart Journal. The study found the greater the activity in...
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severely impacts the life of patients. What affect can yoga or tai chi have on those with COPD? A study published in Scientific Reports evaluated mind–body exercises and their impacts on stable COPD patients. Using registers and...
Are you and your patients drinking enough water? We all know water is good for us, but did you know proper water intake may play a role in healthy aging? Suboptimal hydration may accelerate aging and increase the risk of chronic diseases and premature death. A study...
