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If you were looking for a recent evidence-based medical article to support increasing your vegetable recommendations, a recent meta-analysis conducted by the Imperial College of London concluded that current recommendations of five servings a day of fruits and...
Oxytocin with a Dopamine Boost In an interesting study recently published, dopamine was added to oxytocin as a neurotransmitter specifically involved in human to human social bonding.1 Oxytocin has long been regarded as the hormone responsible for social bonding, and...
Stanford University Medical Centers has just added a unique dance class for the management of Parkinson’s Disease to their facility. Showcased in a recent article from Stanford’s Medicine and the Muse, 1 the “Dance for Parkinson’s Disease class,” also known as Dance...
ACP Shuns Pharmaceuticals for Uncomplicated Back Pain As of February 14, 2017, the American College of Physicians (ACP) will not endorse pharmaceutical usage as first line treatment for uncomplicated (non-radicular) low back pain.1 The new evidence-based clinical...
An NPR segment last week showcased the use of naltrexone for the treatment of alcoholism. Roughly 28% of American adults report drinking more than recommended, or are considered heavy drinkers, according to a recent NIH survey.1 This is a concern and a condition that...
A recent article was published in Current Problems of Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care, outlining the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments for the treatment of childhood asthma.1 Though many of the treatment methods are very common,...
Four studies this month have showcased Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s wort) as beneficial as a unique treatment for some conditions that you’ve not considered. St. John’s wort is commonly used for the treatment of depression. There has been a substantial amount of...
There are as many varied meanings and purposes for sex, as there are individuals participating in it. It is the deepest, most sensual physical expression of love, it is the coming together of two separate individuals to explore a state of oneness through physical...
Father in Some Bonding Time to Increase Oxytocin A recent article expands on the need for oxytocin in paternal parent-child bonding.1 Oxytocin (OT) is an endogenous neuropeptide produced in the paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei of the hypothalamus and released...
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...
Michael Knapp, ND, DHANP A compelling case of chronic anxiety, compulsive behavior, and digestive distress resolved through precise homeopathic prescribing guided by pattern recognition and physical symptom correlation. Abstract A 25-year-old male with lifelong...
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Node Smith, ND It’s a very exciting time for naturopathic physicians in Idaho. Recently, the Idaho bill to license naturopathic doctors (SB 244) passed the Senate Floor in Boise, Idaho. The Senate voted 32 in favor, two against and one absent. This shows a landslide...
Node Smith, ND The Endocrine Society applauded the European Parliament’s release of a report demonstrating that endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) pose a serious threat to the health of current and future generations and illustrating the need for additional action...
Node Smith, ND A recent press release from the American College of Cardiology advocates a midday nap to help keep blood pressure down, along with other lifestyle changes of course. The first study to prospectively assess midday sleep’s affect on blood pressure levels...
Node Smith, ND Cereal food giant, Kellog has removed key vitamins and minerals from some of its cereals sold in Mexico. The following is a press release put out by the Changing Markets Foundation, regarding a letter sent to the food industry leader regarding this...
Node Smith, ND There is significant doubt as to the safety of Bluetooth headphones, and the electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) they emit into the ear canal. A recent article gives voice to many scientific researchers who believe, and point to research that supports a...
Node Smith, ND A preliminary report from Stanford University School of Medicine shows promise of wearable technology being used to detect atrial fibrillation.1 The research was part of the Apple Heart Study, an unprecedented virtual study including over 400,000...
Node Smith, ND Psychological Distress is an all too common experience for many individuals. In fact, it is estimated that upwards of 70 percent of all visits to primary care providers are related in some way to psychological stress. The most common forms of...
