Risks of Plastic Surgery in Developing Countries
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 […]
Food Packaging May Inhibit Nutrient Absorption
Node Smith, ND A recent article was published that supports staying away from processed foods – and even canned foods.1 Apparently, a common substance used in the lining of certain canned foods may be negatively affecting the absorption of nutrients in the intestine. The chemical compound may be surprising: Zinc Oxide. Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Zinc […]
Overeating Changes How We Think and Behave
Node Smith, ND Obesity is major concern in many countries worldwide. The easy access to caloric-dense food that triggers pleasure centers in the brain creates a “obesogenic environment” that promotes eating in manners that are not conducive to a healthy life. But more than merely weight gain, overeating may be supporting cognitive and behavioral changes […]
“Facebook Detox” May Be a New Treatment for Stress Reduction
Node Smith, ND Technology has developed much faster than our ability to study its effects on our lives. An example of this is social media, such as Facebook, twitter, Instagram, and others. The impact of social media on mental and physical health has only just begun being studied over the past few years, and its […]
Brain Cells Regenerate Even in Elderly Adults
Node Smith, ND There is still a debate on whether or not brains are able to change once they are fully developed. Many scientists and doctors still maintain that no new brain cells, or neurons, are created once an adult is fully developed. This is supported through the observation that with age, neuron number and […]
Rethinking Protein Recommendations in Older Adults
Node Smith, ND Many people wonder if they are getting enough protein, and it is commonly recommended that older adults increase daily protein intake to help maintain and promote muscle growth. However, few studies have actually flushed out this assumption – that older adults have greater protein needs. A recent study looked at this topic […]
Previously ignored Ultra-slow Brain Waves Directly linked to Consciousness
Node Smith, ND A new study, published in the journal Neuron, this month suggests that ultra-slow waves of brain activity may be the underlying foundation of consciousness.1 Seen on MRI scans, these ultra-slow waves create a rhythm that was recognized decades ago but thought to be an artifact of the MRI data, which is inherently […]
New Organ Discovered in Human Body?
Node Smith, ND In a study titled, “Structure and Distribution of an Unrecognized Interstitium in Human Tissues,” the interstitium has been suggested to actually be a discrete organ system.1 This would be one of the largest in the body, based on structure and distribution. The interstitium is a known space in the body that is […]
Latest Social Media Dares: Condom Snorting and “Tide Pod Challenge” Are All Very Bad Ideas!
Node Smith, ND Social media challenges have become very popular for young people, who use them to enhance their social media presence with more “likes” and views. The challenges are sometimes dangerous “dares” that are really bad ideas that can, and do, cause serious health problems. Two of these are condom snorting and the Tide […]
SIDS Study Reveals Who is More Likely to Leave Infants in Unsafe Sleep Conditions
Node Smith, ND A recent study on SIDS – Sudden Infant Death Syndrome – has revealed that babies who died during their sleep while being watched by someone other than a parent were much more likely to be placed in a sleep position that may have been unsafe. Such babies were placed on their stomachs, […]