Deborah Nixdorf, ND, LAc

09/04/2025

05/12/2025

Lotion, shampoo and even eyelash glue had cancer-causing chemicals, a study says : Shots - Health News

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/05/08/nx-s1-5389925/beauty-products-chemicals-formaldehyde-cancer?utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwY2xjawKOwN5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhiB3XsEwGhuMyTCWVHP5Yf80KqQSaQrpUukqBI87YmvUv7XPHWjKwKOXt2U_aem_oPNlLgHYAS23T-Wedw9XCw&utm_medium=social

02/09/2025

02/08/2025

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35798020/?

A 50-g daily dose of prunes can prevent loss of total hip BMD in postmenopausal women after 6 mo, which persisted for 12 mo. Given that there was high compliance and retention at the 50-g dosage over 12 mo, we propose that the 50-g dose represents a valuable nonpharmacologic treatment strategy that....

10/04/2024

The River Arts District has been decimated by historic flooding. Most of our 26 buildings experienced catastrophic destruction including art and the supplies and equipment used by creators. We will […]

10/04/2024

Local organizations accepting donations

Formed in 2020 as a response to current challenges, Asheville Survival Program builds mutual aid networks with oppressed communities, and promotes solidarity and sharing. We believe in our power to build a world outside of the violent & oppressive state. Visit site

10/03/2024

The center of the Hurricane Helene passed directly over Earthaven… Carmen Lescher needs your support for Support Earthaven's Recovery from Unprecedented Storm

10/03/2024

My family and I evacuated Asheville and are so grateful to be safe and housed by family. Asheville and surrounding towns have been devastated. It is beautiful witnessing how communities are coming together from near and far with love, light and support. Many have asked where to donate. Here are a few places to consider: Beloved Asheville, Earthaven Ecovillage, Manna food bank & Beacon of Hope in Marshall.

09/21/2024

One of my colleagues dedicated to naturopathic medicine and health equality walks across the country again! Inspirational!

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Dr. Dennis Godby, a naturopathic doctor, arrived at Fargo City Hall this afternoon finishing his third leg of a 3,200 mile walk. This long walk is for a cause he started, Walk USA for Health Equity. The walk is broken up into several different lengths and will finish between 2...

09/15/2024

A new paper suggests that it takes far less exercise than was previously thought to lower blood sugar after eating.

08/25/2024

Acupuncture For TMJ

Acupuncture TMJ disorder relief shown effective in new study.

08/23/2024

Acupuncture shows promising results for treating traumatic brain injury

https://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/2291-acupuncture-shows-results-in-traumatic-brain-injury-recovery?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2-Oqd_brOO91fdPXSzp5eT8zPLqFcaE3y8SpswwJaoQD4Jtvf41fubDc8_aem_IRr8FFIi7_YDPlRs2CPmdA

Acupuncture aids recovery, particularly in restoring consciousness and motor improvements among patients with acute TBI.