Node Smith, ND Is Anxiety a Question of Denial or is there more to this Question? Approximately 45 million Americans suffer from during any given year. It is the most commonly recognized mental health condition in the United States. “Anxiety disorders” include a handful of psychiatric diagnoses, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder and […]
Node Smith, ND Exercise and movement are great for our health Studies have shown that exercise is linked to improvements in virtually every health marker you can think of – cardiovascular health, brain health, blood sugar, weight, emotional health, etc. Exercise even helps us sleep and rest better. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise
2018 offers limitless possibilities and new beginnings, and you want to make the most of it As you find yourself considering your vision for the year, where does your health fit into the equation? Doctors, professors, and other experts in the field of naturopathic medicine believe that setting wellness-driven resolutions will help you reach your
Node Smith, ND Canola Oil is Bad for the Brain Canola oil has just been found to be associated with worsened memory, learning and weight gain in mice which are used to model Alzheimer’s disease.1 Canola oil is among the most commonly consumed vegetable oils (corn, safflower are others). There hasn’t been too much research
Node Smith, ND Cleaning up Nighttime Sleep Routines You may have heard that if you’re having trouble sleeping you shouldn’t look at a digital screen for at least an hour before bed. This is a common naturopathic recommendation, and simply one of a handful of recommendations for “sleep hygiene.” Sleep hygiene is how we “clean”
Node Smith, ND On December 5, 2017, Nestle, the company best known for its candy-bars and Nescafe instant coffee, agreed to purchase Atrium Innovations. A Canadian company, Atrium Innovations is the global leader in nutritional supplement and health products. They are the company that produces Garden of Life, the largest vitamin company in the United
