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Expert Round-Table on Thyroid Immune Testing, Guidelines and Clinical Impact on Women’s Health
Diagnosing and treating thyroid conditions in women is extremely important, concluded a group of practitioners in a recent round-table discussion,
Portrait of a Medical Cannabis Clinical Practice: Shaping the Road Ahead
In May of 2018 at the top global research meeting for integrative health and medicine, two academic leaders with medical
Integrative Oncology: Making Appropriate Choices While Changing the Culture
By Santosh Rao, MD / I find it difficult to truly define integrative oncology. Statements about how we look after
Blue Light Decreases Systolic Blood Pressure, Arterial Stiffness & Improves Endothelial Function
This study shows a novel method to decrease systolic blood pressure. During this study, published in the European Journal of
FDA Violates Core Principles in Removing Natural Agents from Compounding Pharmacists
The principle of using the least invasive methods first – a corollary of “first do no harm” – is central
Ayurveda’s Concept of Healthspan: Adding Life To Years and Years to Life
Imagine that instead of the word aging, we used successful healthspan when helping patients stay healthy as they get older?
7 Chronic Website Symptoms Hurting Your Integrative Practice: Addressing Root Causes
Today, over 85 percent of patients search online before booking a doctor’s appointment. If your website isn’t fully optimized to
FDA Approves Natural Cycles, First Mobile Medical Consumer App for Contraception
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first mobile medical application (app), called Natural Cycles, for contraceptive use
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Expert Round-Table on Thyroid Immune Testing, Guidelines and Clinical Impact on Women’s Health
Diagnosing and treating thyroid conditions in women is extremely important,
Integrative Oncology: Making Appropriate Choices While Changing the Culture
By Santosh Rao, MD / I find it difficult to
Transcendental Meditation May Reduce the Severity of PTSD Symptoms
As the Veterans Administration continues to delve into the benefits
FDA Violates Core Principles in Removing Natural Agents from Compounding Pharmacists
The principle of using the least invasive methods first –
Derrick DeSilva, MD, on CBD for Common Conditions, Choosing a Safe, Reliable Brand
In this video, Dr. DeSilva shares some case studies and
Two Myth Busting Studies: Health Risks of Sitting & the Benefits of Short-Burst High Intensity Exercise
In recent years, every major news outlet, and even medical
Special Report: Dramatic Progress in Integrative Care for Veterans
Veterans Day is coming up, which drew our attention to
7 Chronic Website Symptoms Hurting Your Integrative Practice: Addressing Root Causes
Today, over 85 percent of patients search online before booking
FDA Approves Natural Cycles, First Mobile Medical Consumer App for Contraception
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first
It May be Possible to Monitor Alzheimer’s Progression by Measuring Glutathione with MRI
In a human study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s
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Yoga Improves Sleep Patterns in Women with Premenstrual Syndrome
Women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) commonly complain of sleep disturbances, specifically in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. This
Age-Related Immunity Loss May be the “Graying” of T Cells, says Harvard Research
Age-related immunity loss is more than evident in the elderly who suffer more serious complications from infections and benefit less
Are Infectious Complications Following Probiotics an Underestimated Problem?
Probiotics seem to be everywhere. From dietary supplements to chocolate bars, these products are designed to improve one’s microbiome. Yet,
The Gut-Brain Axis: Influence of Microbiota on Mood and Mental Health, with Jeremy Appleton, ND
In this commentary, published in Integrative Medicine, A Clinician’s Journal, by Jeremy Appleton, ND, he explains the gut-brain axis and
Low-Dose Naltrexone for the Treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris
This case study presents a 60-year-old woman came to the clinic with a history of moderate, generalized plaque psoriasis covering
Two Real World Illuminations of Patients’ Experience of Healing and Health
Organizations connected to two of the most significant researchers in the movement for integrative healing and health, Brian Berman, MD
Aspirin and EPA Show Promise for Reducing the Numbers of Precancerous Colon Polyps
Both aspirin and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), reduced the number of precancerous colon polyps in patients found
Establishing Prices for Integrative Health Products and Services
As an integrative functional medicine business owner or executive, you may serve a local, national, international clientele, or a group
Is Cannabidiol the Next Clinical Antioxidant?
Emerging research shows that cannabidiol holds unique properties as an antioxidant. In the scientific summary, we profile two studies that
Chronic Pain and the Role of Integrative & Complementary Therapies
A recent chronic pain study showed that when integrative pain management solutions are applied to patients the cost saving can
Jeffrey Bland, PhD on Age as a Modifiable Risk Factor for Chronic Disease
In this post, we bring you a column from Jeffrey Bland, PhD on aging, published in Integrative Medicine, A Clinician’s
Portrait of a Medical Cannabis Clinical Practice: Shaping the Road Ahead
In May of 2018 at the top global research meeting for integrative health and medicine, two academic leaders with medical cannabis practices organized an informal breakfast round-table. One co-convenor helping guide dialogue in the overflow room was Leslie Mendoza Temple, MD. The past chair of the politically-killed Illinois Medical Cannabis
Two Real World Illuminations of Patients’ Experience of Healing and Health
Organizations connected to two of the most significant researchers in the movement for integrative healing and health, Brian Berman, MD and Wayne Jonas, MD, held separate events recently to announce reports that offer insight into patients’ experience of healing and health. Samueli Integrative Health Programs, which Jonas directs, examined patient
FDA Violates Core Principles in Removing Natural Agents from Compounding Pharmacists
The principle of using the least invasive methods first – a corollary of “first do no harm” – is central to integrative health and medicine. Also core is the idea of patient-centered, functionally-oriented outcomes. Each of these principles is being chucked out the window as the FDA is systematically removing
Paradigm Shift? Harvard Medical School Considering Mission Reframe from Sickness Model to Health
On September 26, 2018, Harvard Medical School announced to its faculty that it is “reassessing” the School’s mission statement. An invitation to comment and provide feedback on a draft of a new mission was sent by microbiology and immunology professor Peter Howley, MD. Howley leads a committee for Medical School
A Natural Partner: Integrative Health Advances at the American Congress for Rehabilitative Medicine
The evolution of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) began in the 1930s with a founding focus on a single emerging modality and now boasts a position as the largest multidisciplinary-centered rehabilitation organization in the country. ACRM was first a medical academy for x-ray therapy, broadened to more physical
Inclusion Check-in: Are Integrative Practices in New Federal Opioid Legislation, National Academy, and FDA Activity?
One can easily count the chickens of non-pharmacological approaches highlighted in multiple organizational guidelines and state strategies related to pain and opioids. But one definitely cannot count on them hatching inside each new, significant policy initiative. Regular medicine tends to regress toward a non-inclusive mean in pain treatment. And “mean”
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