Hemp May be Future Treatment for Ovarian Cancer, However Expectant Mothers Should Reconsider Marijuana Use During Pregnancy
Node Smith, ND With the increase in legalization of marijuana, especially for recreational use, in states such as Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and others, there has been noted an increase in its use during pregnancy. The actual use may not have changed significantly, though the degree of openness about the previously illegal substance is likely to […]
FDA Approves Cannabidiol for Use in Epilepsy
Node Smith, ND On April 19, 2018, an advisory panel from the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended a new drug to be approved for the treatment of epilepsy.1 The drug, Epidiolex, produced by GW Pharmaceuticals in Britain, is a pure oral solution of cannabidiol, one of the primary endocannabinoids found in the herb […]
Study Found Yoga and Mindfulness Helps Elementary School Students Manage Stress
Node Smith, ND We are increasingly becoming aware that stress and anxiety are mental concerns for our children. Social media, increased toxic exposure, and general chaos and pressure has created a much different world for our youngsters to navigate than similar age groups even 25 years ago. Finding methods and tools to help our children […]
Immune Modulating Effects of Red Chili Peppers May Help Protect Brain After TBI
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 […]
New Dental Product Uses Proteins to Treat Cavities
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 […]
What Do Millennials Think About Their Parents?
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 […]
Should Your Doctor Be Screening You for Diabetes?
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 […]
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 […]