News Briefs – NDNR
1. Ortho Molecular Products announces support for naturopathic residency consortium BARRINGTON, IL (April 8, 2022) — Ortho Molecular Products is proud to announce a partnership with Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) and its Residency Consortium, a premier, sustainable residency model for top naturopathic doctor (ND) graduates. The goal is to create a residency cohort model […]
The Elixir of Life
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND Many people wonder…what is the answer to my health concern? How can I easily and affordably improve my health? The answer is simple – drink more water. It’s been said so many times, we don’t even hear that advice anymore. But a basic understanding of how your body works might spark […]
Support for Eating Breakfast
Razi Berry Adults who skip breakfast are likely to miss out on key nutrients that are most abundant in the foods that make up morning meals, a new study suggests. An analysis of data on more than 30,000 American adults showed that skipping breakfast — and missing out on the calcium in milk, vitamin C […]
5 Essential Ingredients for a Healthy Salad
Sarah Cimperman, ND As seasons change and the weather lightens up, so does my cooking. Slow-cooked roasted and braised dishes make way for steamed, sautéed, and raw ones while hearty soups are replaced by colorful salads. Salads can be starters, side dishes, main courses, or even a separate course at the end of meals to […]
Genotype May Determine if Fish Oil is a Good Idea
Razi Berry Fish oil supplements are a billion-dollar industry built on a foundation of purported, but not proven, health benefits. Now, new research from a team led by a University of Georgia scientist indicates that taking fish oil only provides health benefits if you have the right genetic makeup. The study, led by Kaixiong Ye […]
When in Doubt, Go Dense
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND It can be really confusing to navigate the world of nutrition with so many theories and approaches out there, not to mention experts and research that seem to contradict each other. For many of us, feeling overwhelmed by information can lead to confusion or just plain giving up on our nutrition […]
Back to Basics
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND As we approach the new year, resolutions are typically on everyone’s minds. Especially after a particularly challenging 2020, we are looking for ways to ensure that 2021 will be different. The clean slate of a new year is often a springboard to create new goals and inspire change. My invitation to […]
Why is “Prettier” Food Thought to be Healthier?
Razi Berry A researcher from University of Southern California published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that explores whether attractive food might seem healthier to consumers. The study forthcoming in the Journal of Marketing is titled “Pretty Healthy Food: How and When Aesthetics Enhance Perceived Healthiness” and is authored by Linda Hagen. Consumers […]
Childhood Nutrition May Be Responsible for Height Discrepancy Around the World
Razi Berry A new global analysis led by Imperial College London, and published in journal The Lancet, has assessed the height and weight of school-aged children and adolescents across the world. The study, which used data from 65 million children aged five to 19 years old in 193 countries, revealed that school-aged children’s’ height and […]
Exercise and Nutrition Both Needed For Optimum Health
Razi Berry Researchers studied the effects of a 12-week exercise regimen on 148 active-duty Air Force airmen, half of whom also received a twice-daily nutrient beverage that included protein; the omega-3 fatty acid, DHA; lutein; phospholipids; vitamin D; B vitamins and other micronutrients; along with a muscle-promoting compound known as HMB. Both groups improved in […]