Kim Stewart
Bladder Organoids & Bladder-on-a-Chip Reveal Urinary Tract Infection Pathogensis
Scientists have developed two complementary bladder models to study urinary tract infection (UTIs) caused by E. coli: bladder organoids and a bladder-on-a- chip. The two studies reveal how bacteria invade the bladder, and how they evade the immune system and resist antibiotics. The studies, published in the journals Cell ReportsRead
Omni-Biotic Announces Support for the Institute for Natural Medicine Residency Consortium
Port Chester New York, August 16, 2021: AllergoSan USA, home of Omni-Biotic probiotic brands, today announced their sponsorship of the Institute for Natural Medicine Residency Consortium (IRC). In partnership with schools of naturopathic medicine and leading naturopathic clinics in the United States, the IRC provides a much needed and sustainableRead
Meat Alternatives and Meat Are Not Nutritionally Equal, Each Lacks Important Metabolites
Market trend analysis shows the global plant-based meat alternative market size is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.4% from 2020 to 2027. The rise is attributed to growing consumer demand for plant-based diets and rising awareness about animal rights and climate change. However, howRead
Industry, Academia and Private Clinics Come Together to Provide a Naturopathic Residency Model
Residencies for medical doctors, where clinical experience is deepened and formalized, are paid for by the Federal government. This important component of medical education readies providers for successful employment and careers. At this time, naturopathic doctors (NDs) are not included in government funded free post-graduate residency opportunities. The Institute forRead
CDC Changes Indoor Mask Recommendations
As a result of the rising rates of infection from the Delta-variant of the COVID-19 virus, the Centers for Disease Control reversed indoor mask recommendations under the following conditions: Fully vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas of substantial or high transmission. See this searchableRead
Omega-3 Rich Diet Reduces Migraine Pain & Medication Reliance
A balance of fatty acids could play a significant role in migraine and headache reduction. While diet is well known as a trigger for headaches, this study published in The BMJ demonstrates the importance of omega-3 fatty acids from foods (supplements were not included in this study) for additional fewerRead
Whole Soybeans Reduce Hot Flashes in 84% of Study Subjects
Can eating soybeans reduce hot flashes during menopause? If the diet is rich in whole soy 9not isoflavones), it’s very likely. A new study, published by the North American Menopause Society in the journal Menopause, tested the theory that a plant-based diet rich in non-genetically modified, whole soybeans reduced moderate-to-severeRead
Congratulations to Omni Biotic on Winning NutraIngredient’s Probiotic of the Year, 2021
Today’s Practitioner congratulates Omni Biotic for receiving the Nutraingredients USA, Probiotic of the Year, 2021. AllergoSan USA’s Omni-Biotic Stress Release psychobiotic was recognized as Nutraingredients USA Probiotic of the Year. AllergoSan USA and Omni Biotic are hosts of the Microbiome Resource Center on this website (more here). “We congratulate OmniRead
Lancet: Half of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Develop One-Or-More Complications
A study in The Lancet shows that one-in-two hospitalized COVID-19 patients develop one-or-more complications. They include renal, complex respiratory, and systemic complications, as well as cardiovascular, neurological, and gastrointestinal and liver complications. Overall, complications occurred in 50% of all participants, including in 44% (21,784 of 50,105) of participants who survived.Read
Women Benefit from a Protein Hydrolysate During Carb-Restricted Training, Men Do Not
While most nutrition guidelines for athletes are based on research for men, a recent study shows that consuming protein supplement, specifically protein hydrolysate, during carbohydrate-restricted training is helpful for improving training intensity in women, but not in men. Read on for more on protein hydrolysate during carbohydrate-restricted training. This newRead
