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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Facebook Detox” May Be a New Treatment for Stress Reduction
Node Smith, ND Technology has developed much faster than our ability to study its effects on our lives. An example of this is social media, such as Facebook, twitter, Instagram, and others. The impact of social media on mental and physical health has only just begun being studied over the past few years, and its […]
Brain Cells Regenerate Even in Elderly Adults
Node Smith, ND There is still a debate on whether or not brains are able to change once they are fully developed. Many scientists and doctors still maintain that no new brain cells, or neurons, are created once an adult is fully developed. This is supported through the observation that with age, neuron number and […]
Rethinking Protein Recommendations in Older Adults
Node Smith, ND Many people wonder if they are getting enough protein, and it is commonly recommended that older adults increase daily protein intake to help maintain and promote muscle growth. However, few studies have actually flushed out this assumption – that older adults have greater protein needs. A recent study looked at this topic […]
Previously ignored Ultra-slow Brain Waves Directly linked to Consciousness
Node Smith, ND A new study, published in the journal Neuron, this month suggests that ultra-slow waves of brain activity may be the underlying foundation of consciousness.1 Seen on MRI scans, these ultra-slow waves create a rhythm that was recognized decades ago but thought to be an artifact of the MRI data, which is inherently […]
New Organ Discovered in Human Body?
Node Smith, ND In a study titled, “Structure and Distribution of an Unrecognized Interstitium in Human Tissues,” the interstitium has been suggested to actually be a discrete organ system.1 This would be one of the largest in the body, based on structure and distribution. The interstitium is a known space in the body that is […]
SIDS Study Reveals Who is More Likely to Leave Infants in Unsafe Sleep Conditions
Node Smith, ND A recent study on SIDS – Sudden Infant Death Syndrome – has revealed that babies who died during their sleep while being watched by someone other than a parent were much more likely to be placed in a sleep position that may have been unsafe. Such babies were placed on their stomachs, […]