(NaturalPath) According to a new study in the journal Scientific Reports, there is a natural extract derived from India’s neem tree that could potentially be used to treat pancreatic cancer. The compound numbolide is found in the leaves and has been found to combat pancreatic cancer in cell lines and mice. It does so without harming […]
Dr. Sheila Kingsbury, ND, RH (AHG) It is a known fact, kids get coughs. Some can be very concerning but the vast majority of them are not. Coughs are generally caused by the post-nasal drip that drains down the back of the throat from congestion due to a viral cold. Infants under 6 months should be
Today the DARK Act was blocked in the US Senate, March 16th, 2016. The act was introduced as: H.R. 1599 (DARK Act)–A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy
(NATURALPATH) In a major win for consumers, Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) failed to earn the votes he needed to stop debate on a bill known to opponents as the Deny Americans the Right to Know Act, or DARK Act. According to EWG, the defeat of the DARK Act offers Congress the opportunity to find a compromise
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of the University of Utah, certain parenting strategies can combat the negative impacts of maternal depression on an infant. Depression in reaction to stressors can be passed to the child and negatively impact them in ways that manifest after birth such as birth weight, brain development and an increased susceptibility
Dr. Sarah King, ND @sarahhealthyfox It is becoming more common for women to elect for a vaginal birth after Caesarean section (VBAC) and more recently reported, home birth after Caesarean (HBAC) 1. This could be due to increased number of safety studies, more childbirth education available, birth stories circulating among women, or previous trauma from
Vis Medicatrix Naturae. It translates to the healing power of nature. It is at the core of healing; trusting the natural design and wisdom of our human development and mother nature. As an intelligent society made up of thinkers, artisans and scientists, humanity has tried to shape nature, bend it to the will of man
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco In the first blog, I discussed the biochemical, physiological, and psychological actions of essential oils. In this blog, I’ll dig deeper into some studies that demonstrate the power of essential oils and aromatherapy for mood. In a 2006 article review, “Aromatherapy in the Management of Psychiatric Disorders: Clinical and Neuropharmacological Perspectives,”
Shawn Peters, Naturopathic Doctor Candidate 2019 The human body is composed of approximately 70% water and it is the principal component of all bodily fluids. In fact, water is a part of nearly every function in the body, including those on the cellular, tissue, and organ levels, as well as in circulation, digestion, and elimination.
(NaturalPath) According to the Cornell Food and Brand Lab, there are lessons to be learned from those individuals who stay thin effortlessly. Through what they call the Global Healthy Weight Registry, the researchers surveyed adults who have successfully maintained a healthy body weight throughout their lives. The survey included questions about diet, exercise and daily routines.
