Recent Large Scale Study on Alcohol and All-Cause Mortality
Light to Moderate Drinking and Cardiovascular Health A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology confirms that light to moderate drinking may have some benefits, while heavy drinking still increases the risk of mortality, from all causes.1 Studies have suggested that light to moderate drinking can be beneficial to cardiovascular health, […]
Predicting Alzheimer’s with an Eye Scan
Scan May Reveal Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease There is new research which suggests that an eye scan may be able to show the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).1 Neuroscience researchers have found peripheral areas of beta amyloid plaque formation in the retina, similar to those seen in the brain of patients with AD. […]
Just the Nat Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Naturopathic Medicine
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) would like to acknowledge the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) for its contributions to the content of this FAQ. The AANMC was established in 2001 to advance the naturopathic medical profession by actively supporting the academic efforts of accredited […]
Is Naturopathic Medicine Safe?
Dr. Matthew Strickland Before starting a career in naturopathic medicine, you may be wondering “Is naturopathic medicine safe?” The following article describes the education, insurance rates, and studies on naturopathic medicine that answers that question. Naturopathic Medical Education Every licensed naturopathic doctor had to go through a rigorous four year science-based medical education at one […]
Childhood Brain Injuries Could Lead to Future Alcohol Abuse
A new research study has investigated the link between traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in children and future alcohol abuse. The study concludes that there is supporting evidence that TBIs sustained in childhood increase the risk for alcohol abuse behavior as an adult.1 This is not research looking at alcohol’s role in causing TBIs, which is […]
Cancer Researchers Find Drug that Effectively Kills 58 Tumors
Scientists have recently developed protein sequences that show promise in killing 58 types of human tumors.1 The protein sequences, known as nullomers, are the shortest combinations of DNA base pairs, that while theoretically possible, are not found in any living organism. The immune system is very active to respond to nullomers (because they are not […]
Instagram Photos May Help Diagnose Depression in the Future
A team of researchers has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that seemingly can identify whether someone suffers from depression or not by looking at their instagram photos.1 The project is part of a joint venture between Harvard University and the University of Vermont. The AI system is in its preliminary trials, but is showing […]
Breathing Exercises to Help Your Heart
A recent article looked at numerous studies on breathing exercises to better cardiovascular health, and concluded that the addition of “slow breathing” exercises can help lower heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP). “Slow-breathing” can encompass a wide array of various breathing techniques all aimed to help gain a mindful awareness of a more relaxed […]
Lifelong Problems from Early Antimicrobial Product Use
A team of scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have been researching the effects of environmental exposure to triclocarban (TCC), which is an antimicrobial agent common in personal care products as well as the medical field.1 TCC is one of the chemicals used to make antimicrobial soaps and lotions. The current research is showing that […]
A Pill for Exercise?!!
It’s finally here, ladies and gentlemen, a pill to replace exercise. Well, at least for individuals suffering from heart failure, who may not be able to stand the physical strains on the heart caused by increased activity.1 Scientists at Ottawa University, Canada have developed a drug that can mimic the effects of regular exercise. The […]