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Air Pollution and its Effect on Fetal Development
Mitch Kennedy, ND Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are byproducts of burning fossil fuels (gas, diesel, kerosene, coal) and are common air pollutants throughout the US. Although known human mutagens and carcinogens, their effect on fetal growth previously has...
Avian Flu Prevention and Possible Treatment Using Nutritional Supplements
Mitch Kennedy, ND The following is a press release from the British Society for Ecological Medicine detailing its proposed protocols for responding to an Avian Flu outbreak. Given the current level of debate on this improbable pandemic, this report may give some peace...
Beware Homes Built on Old Orchards
Mitch Kennedy, ND Before the 1940s, lead arsenate (LA) was the predominant pesticide used in fruit orchards. Introduced in 1892 in Massachusetts for use against the Gypsy moth, the pesticide was quickly adopted for use in fruit orchards, especially apples, because of...
Decreased Testosterone in Workers Exposed to Phthalates
Mitch Kennedy, ND Phthalate esters (PE) are used in almost every plastic product on the market today. Each year, 2 to 8 million tons of PE are produced worldwide. Phthalates have been shown to be endocrine-disrupting chemicals associated with testicular and ovarian...
Mercury from Fish Does Not Reduce Children’s IQs(?)
Mitch Kennedy, ND The August issue of Environmental Health Perspectives contained a long letter from a Mr. Joel Schwartz challenging the science behind a study published in EHP in May 2005. This is not unusual, as almost every published clinical trial or review...
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1 in 10 Adult Stimulant Users Develop Use Disorder
Misuse increases risk by 14 times in adults aged 18 to 49 Among US adults aged 18 to 64 who use prescription stimulants, 9 percent meet criteria for stimulant use disorder. One in four report misuse, and 73 percent of those with stimulant use disorder have a history...
Brain Implants Introduce Bacteria Into Brain Tissue Causing Device Failure
New Research Links Implant Bacteria to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Stroke in 80% of Patients Brain implants introduce harmful bacteria directly into brain tissue, creating serious health risks beyond device failure. Research published in Nature Communications reveals...
Specific Probiotic Strains Reduce Fever Duration by 2 Days in Children with Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus Combination Resolves High Temperatures Faster in Clinical Trial with 128 Children A probiotic mixture containing three specific bacterial strains significantly reduces fever duration in children with upper respiratory tract...
Stem Cells Calm Inflammation in Bone Marrow to Prevent Autoimmune Damage
IL-10 From Blood Stem Cells Blocks Autoimmune Cascades in Bone Marrow Up to 80% of bone marrow immune activation is driven by inflammation following infection, cancer treatment, or trauma. New findings from Goethe University Frankfurt reveal that hematopoietic stem...
Lipid-Based Citrus Formula Boosts Absorption and Relieves Cancer-Related Dry Mouth
Dry Mouth Affects 70% of Cancer Patients Receiving Radiation Xerostomia is the most reported complication following radiation therapy for head and neck cancers, affecting approximately 7 in 10 patients. Reduced saliva impairs digestion, elevates infection risk, and...
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Bridges in Business: Are You Completing Yours?
Andrea Maxim, ND As healthpreneurs – entrepreneurs in the healthcare industry – we are a creative bunch. We have to be! Our business is certainly not going to create itself. You are the creator, the executor, the boss, the CEO, the CFO… you get the point. One thing...
Self-Employment: It Takes a Plan to Be Successful
Matthew Jacobsen According to a recent survey of alumni by AANMC (Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges), 92% of respondents are practicing in their chosen field of study.1 In addition, 67% of them are self-employed in some manner – independent...
5 ways doctors violate HIPAA regulations without knowing it
In the age of laptops, smart phones, social media, and text messaging, stringency around patient privacy must be a constant consideration for physicians. Here are the top 5 ways doctors violate HIPAA regulations without knowing it and steps they can take to decrease...