Node Smith, ND An ongoing research study has shown that a receptor that is principle in regulating the immune response in the brain following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is also activated by capsaicin, a compound found in hot peppers.1 The receptor is located on immune cells, and actually can be activated by extreme physical […]
Node Smith, ND Though not available to the public, researchers at the University of Washington are fast at work developing a natural product that will use proteins to actually remineralize tooth enamel for treating dental caries.1 Commonly overlooked: importance of dental hygiene, and health The importance of dental hygiene, and health, is often overlooked. Dental
Node Smith, ND A recent interview with Deborah Duley, a psychotherapist and founder of Empowered Connections, a counseling practice that specializes in women, girls and the LGBTQ+ community, explored some interesting things about “millennials” and their relationships with parents. The original interview was published in the Huffington Post last week. Millennials, as a generation, are
Node Smith, ND A recent study calls into question the current recommended guidelines in screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.1 The current recommendations advocate screening for diabetes based on only age and weight, which could be missing up to half (50%) of individuals, who have other high-risk factors, and up to 70% of certain
Node Smith, ND A recent article on the complications of medical tourism was published by the Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Medical tourism is when individuals travel to other countries in order to undergo various medical procedures or receive medical care. This could include traveling to Europe to spend a week or
