Circadian Medicine and Children’s Health: Foundational Steps for Lifelong Prevention by Dr David Lescheid, ND, PhD
Circadian medicine validates ancient medical wisdom indicating that human health, from birth to death, is best supported when internal body rhythms are aligned with the rhythms of nature.[1] This article will briefly outline the influence of chronobiology on children’s health including common circadian rhythm disruptors and general steps[i] that support circadian biology and therefore, help […]
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) – A Role in Leaky Gut? by Dr Philip Rouchotas, ND
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) has emerged as an important agent for the management of a wide array of conditions characterized by pain. While several dozen human trials exist to this effect, a recent meta-analysis focused on 11 such trials concluding that PEA is indeed effective at reducing pain (1). PEA acts through endocannabinoid receptors, which are broadly […]
The Impact of Stress on Female Reproductive Health: The Potential Benefits of Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) By Dr Tori Hudson, ND
Direct and indirect physical, physiological, and other stressors may generate psychological stress that affects female reproductive health by influencing ovarian physiology and reproductive hormones (1). The increase in the stress hormone cortisol may reduce estradiol biosynthesis in the ovary (1,2). High levels of stress for a longer time-period may result in amenorrhea, anovulation, and menstrual […]
Childhood Abuse and Vasomotor Symptoms in Perimenopause and Menopause By Dr Tori Hudson, ND
The negative effects of a history of childhood abuse include mental illness, cardiovascular disease, premature mortality, and other chronic illnesses in adulthood, and are reported in multiple studies across the span of more than twenty years. How childhood mistreatment relates to the menopause transition is less explored. A recent study tested whether childhood abuse and neglect […]
Cranberries and UTI Recurrence Reduction By Dr Tori Hudson, ND
Historically, studies on the benefits of cranberry products for reducing the risk of urinary tract infections (UTI) recurrence have shown mixed results. Cranberry’s use has stayed fairly strong in the minds of consumers, our patients, and natural medicine practitioners, despite the lack of consistency in the scientific evidence. A new Cochrane Review has now reviewed […]
Lemon Balm May Be Effective in Improving Symptoms of Acute Anxiety and Depression: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis By Dr Tori Hudson, ND
Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the U.S. While general anxiety disorder is the most common form of anxiety, there are numerous others, including panic disorder, phobic related disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. In a 2020 survey, 62% of respondents reported some degree of anxiety. An estimated 31% of all […]
An Apple a Day – Enough Quercetin to Keep the Doctor Away? By Dr Neil McKinney, ND
Quercetin is a bioflavonoid widely used in naturopathic medicine. It has been prescribed as a natural antihistamine for allergic rhinitis and related acute conditions. It has some anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties. It has been applied in several metabolic disorders such as hyperlipidemia, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and diabetes. In diabetes it bypasses GLUT transporters via […]
POTS Definition, Assessment, and Naturopathic Treatment by Dr Carissa Doherty, ND
What is POTS? Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a heterogeneous multifactorial disorder characterized by orthostatic tachycardia and intolerance, which can impair quality of life (1). POTS symptoms may be induced by physical deconditioning, immunological factors, hypovolemia, autonomic dysfunction, elevated sympathetic tone, and venous pooling (1). Symptoms of POTS are as follows (2): Cardiovascular symptoms: […]
Acetyl-L-Carnitine for Acute Ischemic Stroke by Dr Carissa Doherty, ND
Stroke remains among the leading causes of death and disability throughout the world. Up to 45% of patients with stroke do not expect to recover independence. Alternate treatments for acute ischemic stroke are needed, particularly for those cases lacking eligibility for thrombectomy or thrombolysis. This study was done to evaluate the influence of oral acetyl-L-carnitine […]
Higher Omega-3 Status in Middle Age is Associated with Better Brain Structure and Cognitive Function – Interaction with APOE by Dr Charles Desmarchelier, PharmD, PhD
Several epidemiological studies have observed a positive association between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), status or dietary intake with brain health parameters including better cognitive function, and reduced risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (1). Yet, the results of intervention trials investigating the effect of EPA/DHA supplementation on […]
