Study Links Dietary Consumption of Pesticides on Fruits and Veggies to Lowered Fertility
Node Smith, ND A recent study has reported a distinct association between dietary intake of pesticides on fruits and vegetables and pregnancy outcomes.1 This shouldn’t come as a surprise, many pesticides and toxic residues that are common to the modern industrial era are known endocrine disruptors.2 The endocrine system is responsible for the production of […]
The Complexity of Alcoholism
Do You Know What Drives Alcoholics to Drink? A recent article by researchers from The Mayo Clinic considered the question: “What drives alcoholics to drink?”1 The answer was perhaps intuitive to some, “a lot of things.” The complexity and varied reasons for drinking behavior complicates long-standing theories on alcohol (and addiction in general) treatment protocols, […]
Marijuana May Exacerbate Symptoms of Psychosis in Those Already at Risk
Marijuana Affects Everyone Differently A recent study on marijuana has shown that the use of the herb may cause temporary paranoia and other psychosis-related symptoms among those individuals at high risk for developing a psychotic disorder.1 This is interesting research that addresses, and sheds light, into the disparate effects and experiences that are anecdotally seen […]
What Men Really Want . . . In the Bedroom
Back to the Bedroom… I wrote an article pertaining to a study on sexual interest in long term relationships recently, and it may have left you wondering about some things. For instance, within the study there wasn’t any question of how satisfied individuals were, not having sex. Also, it didn’t address any possible communication points […]
“Nomophobia” – Phone Separation Anxiety
Recent Study on this ‘Phone’omenon A recent article has elucidated quite nicely some specific considerations which may not be intuitively obvious to an older generation when it comes to the idea of “smart-phone addiction” or overuse. A study, which was recently published, has been researching this very real phenomenon, and has some very interesting points, […]
How Does Sharing a Bed with Your Dog Affect your Sleep?
Does Your Pooch Help or Hinder the Quality of your Zzzzzs? An interesting study was published recently looking at whether or not sleeping with a pet in the room, or sharing the same bed as your dog can inhibit sleep.1 According to the study, 40 million people in the country have a dog, and over […]
Toxins Also Affect Sperm Health Leading to Epigenetic Changes
Fertility Begins with Both the Sperm and the Uterus When it comes to fertility, many jump to the conclusion that it all happens in the uterus, but sperm count, motility, and health from the male side of the equation is equally important. If things aren’t going right with the little swimmers, she’s just as likely […]
Could PTSD be Diagnosed with a Blood Test?
Research Study Looking at Biomarkers for PTSD A recent research study has begun to look at biomarkers which may indicate whether someone is more or less susceptible to PTSD after experiencing trauma. PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition which is very common in individuals who have experienced trauma, in which they tend to […]
Cure for HIV May be Around the Corner
Experimental Trial: Male Patient Who Once Tested Positive for HIV Now Has No Detectable Virus in Blood Tests In an interview last week with the British Times, scientists unveiled that HIV has been successfully treated in an individual.1 As part of an experimental trial, a 44-year old male patient who has been HIV positive, has […]
Dancing Can Help Reverse Aging
Dancing = Brain Workout A new study published last week discusses how dancing affects the brain, and how it could help reverse certain signs of aging in the brain.1 Dancing is an activity which involves coordinated movements whereby the brain determines a rhythm through noise input. It’s actually quite a brain workout. It also contributes […]