This Disease Could be Confused with Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder
Node Smith, ND Research Study on Better Testing for Autoimmune Disease Disorder A research study is currently being conducted to help develop better testing for an autoimmune disease disorder which could be commonly misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.1 This is a major finding from researchers at Houston Methodist that suggests that an immune condition […]
Neurolymphatic System Discovered Linking Brain and Immune System
Node Smith, ND Big News on How Every Neurological Disease is Approached Last week, a research team from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has shown that the brain is directly connected to the immune system through lymphatic vessels.1 These vessels were not previously thought to exist, and it is incredible that they have […]
Night Owls Have Wider Social Network
Node Smith, ND Ability to Connect Temporality to Various Phenomenon is Becoming Easier These Days More and more research data is being collected by mobile phones and the ability to connect temporality to various phenomenon is thereby becoming easier. For instance, Talayeh Aledavood has used anonymous cell phone data to correlate different “chronotypes,” – sleeping […]
6 Healthiest Fats for the New Year
Node Smith, ND New Healthy Year, New Healthy Fats Many people have made New Year’s resolutions, and many of those resolutions have to do with diet and health. If you’re thinking about changing your diet, or know someone who is, chances are that you have, or will have questions about fats. Fats have really been […]
Is My Anxiety Normal?
Node Smith, ND Is Anxiety a Question of Denial or is there more to this Question? Approximately 45 million Americans suffer from during any given year. It is the most commonly recognized mental health condition in the United States. “Anxiety disorders” include a handful of psychiatric diagnoses, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder and […]
High Intensity Workouts are Good for Memory
Node Smith, ND Exercise and movement are great for our health Studies have shown that exercise is linked to improvements in virtually every health marker you can think of – cardiovascular health, brain health, blood sugar, weight, emotional health, etc. Exercise even helps us sleep and rest better. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise […]
8 Naturopathic Resolutions from 8 Naturopathic Doctors
2018 offers limitless possibilities and new beginnings, and you want to make the most of it As you find yourself considering your vision for the year, where does your health fit into the equation? Doctors, professors, and other experts in the field of naturopathic medicine believe that setting wellness-driven resolutions will help you reach your […]
Bad Fats, Culprit in Alzheimer’s and Memory Loss
Node Smith, ND Canola Oil is Bad for the Brain Canola oil has just been found to be associated with worsened memory, learning and weight gain in mice which are used to model Alzheimer’s disease.1 Canola oil is among the most commonly consumed vegetable oils (corn, safflower are others). There hasn’t been too much research […]
Bedtime Smartphone Use May be Impacting Sleep and Nutrition
Node Smith, ND Cleaning up Nighttime Sleep Routines You may have heard that if you’re having trouble sleeping you shouldn’t look at a digital screen for at least an hour before bed. This is a common naturopathic recommendation, and simply one of a handful of recommendations for “sleep hygiene.” Sleep hygiene is how we “clean” […]
Nestle Buys Pure Encapsulations and Genestra
Node Smith, ND On December 5, 2017, Nestle, the company best known for its candy-bars and Nescafe instant coffee, agreed to purchase Atrium Innovations. A Canadian company, Atrium Innovations is the global leader in nutritional supplement and health products. They are the company that produces Garden of Life, the largest vitamin company in the United […]