It May Not be Hormones that Make Teenagers so Difficult
Node Smith, ND Adolescence is a difficult time. It is a time of incredible change, as the brain develops higher level cognitive abilities, muscles grow, hair grows, and speech changes. Social behavior also undergoes a radical shift, as we learn how to involve our peer group into our social sphere in addition to our nuclear […]
Connection Between Coffee and Cannabis?
Node Smith, ND Studies on coffee are always fun. Anything to support our love and craving for our favorite morning beverage. A recent study from Northwestern Medicine, looked at over 800 blood metabolite changes after consuming between 4 and 8 cups of coffee.1 The study adds further research to the dozens of ways that coffee […]
5 Ways to Prevent Cavities and Heal Teeth Naturally
Dr Sarah Cimperman, ND Most people think of tooth decay as an inevitable aspect of aging. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3 in 4 people in the United States have dental restorations, 1 in 5 people have untreated cavities, and nearly 1 in 4 adults aged 65 years and older have […]
Rocker Bottom Shoes Help with Low Back Pain
Node Smith, ND We’ve all seen them, and wondered what they are for and why people wear them: rocker bottom shoes. A recent study has confirmed that these shoes may help strengthen back muscles and reduce low back pain by improving posture. Unstable shoes create more balance, better posture Researchers have found that wearing shoes […]
Participatory Games Could Help Problem Behavior in Kids
Node Smith, ND Behavioral problems at school are a concern for many parents, school administrators, as well as teachers. Often problems with outbursts, violent behavior, bullying, or lack of cooperation or participation have multifactorial causes, many of which, are not under the control of teachers or school staff members. With many dual-career families, more children […]
Melatonin Production in Preschoolers Inhibited by Bright Light
Node Smith, ND A recent study has shown that an hour of bright light inhibits melatonin production in preschoolers for up to 50 minutes after the lights are turned off.1 Melatonin is known as the principle sleep-regulating hormone and is largely responsible for the circadian rhythm of sleep in the body. It is produced by […]
Vitamin D Needs Magnesium to be Metabolized
Node Smith, ND A recent review reminds us that many vitamins and minerals work synergistically. The specific 2 of this study are Vitamin D and magnesium. The study, published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association concludes that Vitamin D can’t be metabolized without sufficient magnesium levels. The study estimates that this could mean […]
Have You Tried These 5 Steps for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Node Smith, ND Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is an incredibly common gastrointestinal complaint that typically presents as gas and bloating, abdominal pain or discomfort, and stools that change between constipation and diarrhea. It can be incredibly frustrating to manage, and many treatments are not very effective. However, many cases of irritable bowel syndrome arise from […]
Elements of Building Body Confidence
Node Smith, ND Most of us struggle with body image to a certain degree. We can be really hard on ourselves. Social media, magazine covers, television and movies don’t help. We are constantly bombarded with the idea that there is a cultural standard for beauty, and happiness and health can only come from looking a […]
At-Home Male Fertility Testing Coming Soon
Node Smith, ND There is an increase in awareness that infertility is just as common in men as it is in women, with the exact same end result – no baby. If there are roughly 70 million cases of infertility a year worldwide, that means about 35 million men are shooting blanks. Several factors influence […]