Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From University of Pittsburgh- Despite what skeptics say, being kind to oneself is not a New Age fad — and there is research to back it up. Middle-aged women who [...]

JAKE F. FELICE, ND, LMP  Cannabis use for medical and recreational purposes remains high in adults of reproductive age, and it is important for clinicians to be aware [...]

JACOB SCHOR, ND, FABNO  Consider how cause and effect might apply to mouse traps. It is easy to assume that mouse traps are associated with greater murine mortality, and based on [...]

JAKE F. FELICE, ND, LMP  For several months now, I have been writing about the endocannabinoid system (ECS), the many physiologic processes it influences in the body, and how [...]

NODE SMITH, ND A single glass of wine can quickly — significantly — raise the drinker’s risk for atrial fibrillation, according to new research by UC San Francisco. The study [...]

NODE SMITH, ND Eating more nutritious, plant-based foods is heart-healthy at any age, according to two research studies published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open [...]

Node Smith, ND Higher coronary artery calcium levels in middle-age were associated with structural heart abnormalities linked to future heart failure, particularly among blacks, according to new [...]

From UC Santa Barbara – Andrea Estrada Reviewed by Node Smith, ND Two indigenous populations offer a glimpse into how diet — and western eating habits — impact health and wellbeing From the [...]

Node Smith, ND A new study has suggested that high density lipoprotein (HDL), the “good cholesterol,” may not represent the same cardiovascular risk for post-menopausal women.1 The body needs [...]

Node Smith, ND Two recent studies on beetroot juice supplements support their use in certain disorders of the heart, and as protection for the kidneys after radioactive isotopes are used for [...]