Node Smith, ND Primary care doctors may be reminding their patients to schedule appointments for routine colorectal cancer screening by colonoscopy before age 50, soon. Fifty has been the age that the American Cancer Society (ACS), and other preventative guideline organizations, have recommended beginning screening for colorectal cancer. However, new data is showing that the […]
Node Smith, ND Research engineers developed nanorobots that can swim through the body’s fluids removing harmful bacteria and other toxins.1 The proof-of-concept robots may one day allow a new way to detoxify and clean biological fluids. The full explanation of these amazing new robots can be found in Science Robotics. The work is a combination
The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has released a Botanical Adulterants Bulletin on turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome and its extracts. Few herbal dietary supplement ingredients have seen such a steep sales increase over the past five years as turmeric. Turmeric has been the top-selling dietary supplement in US natural food stores since 2013, and
Node Smith, ND At this year’s annual meeting of the European Society of Endocrinology, researchers presented on chemicals in everyday products that may be adding to the obesity epidemic by interfering with hormones that regulate fat production and metabolism.1 Endocrine disrupting chemicals in pesticides, personal care products, and other household items like plastic coatings, paints,
Node Smith, ND A study facilitated by the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Centre at Nationwide Children’s Hospital saw more than 156,000 phone calls to US Poison Control Centers specific to ingestion of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) drugs.1 The calls were all pertinent to individuals 19 years of age
Node Smith, ND A recent study looks at how exercise may regulate neural pathways that are altered and dysfunctional in addiction. Specifically, the research has identified a mechanism in which aerobic exercise can impact treatment and prevention strategies. Exercise proven to be a vital tool in the treatment of many mental illnesses Exercise has shown
Dr Jody Stanislaw, ND Although total cholesterol has long been used as a key predictor of cardiovascular risk, research has proven that it’s actually a very poor indicator. There is a hyper-focus today on lowering total cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart disease but by doing so, we can actually cause more harm than
Node Smith, ND There have been studies that have found a significant association between 2 agricultural pesticides – paraquat and maneb – and Parkinson’s disease. Until now, it has not been understood why exposure to these chemicals puts some at increased risk, but not others. A new study from the University of Guelph has uncovered
Node Smith, ND Many people experience back pain. A recent study found that these individuals may be served better by seeking immediate physical therapy assistance, rather than other healthcare professionals.1 The study did not specifically address individuals seeking out chiropractic care or other holistic bodywork that may use similar therapeutic tools as physical therapists (PTs).
Node Smith, ND A recent study from Northwestern Medicine showed that more than 50 percent of sexually active bisexual and gay teenage boys – 14 -17 years old – utilized adult “hookup” apps to meet male sexual partners and friends.1 Apps referred to in the study specifically were, Grindr and Scruff. The study was published
