Month: April 2015
Pesticides from Food Negatively Impacts Male Fertility
Men with fertility problems and issues related to spermatogenesis may need to look at their exposure to pesticides through diet. In the first study of its type, the relationship between eating fruit and vegetables containing pesticide residues and the quality of men’s semen was linked to lower sperm counts andRead
Informed Mindfulness as the Foundation for Leadership
By Adam Perlman, MD, MPH, FACP In order to transform our healthcare system through the adoption of an integrative approach to care, it has become clear that to make such a shift, leaders are needed who are not only dedicated to the values inherent in integrative medicine but who canRead
Research Review of Curcumin
Seven Principles of Integrative Care, White Paper
The following is an excerpt of a white paper in the seven principles of integrative care, The Pebble in the Pond, How Integrative Leadership Can Bring About Transformation, from Duke University Integrative Medicine. Download the white paper at the end of this post. Principles of Integrative Care Integrative Healthcare aroseRead
Top Ten Articles for March & April 2015
Spring is a good time to get caught up. To help you keep up on your professional reading, we’ve collected the most popular articles for the past 60 days. You’ll notice a trend. Healthy eating for cognitive health and acid-load balance diets are the topics of choice for our readers.Read
Research Review for Dietary Acid Load
The concept of alkaline balance and diet has been known for some years with limited wide-scale practice. Recent studies show that acid-base balance in the diet may indeed play an important role in cardio-metabolic abnormalities, including type 2 diabetes. The following is a summary of two supporting studies. High dietaryRead
Five Domains of Integrative Leadership, White Paper
We have all thrown a pebble into a pond and watched the ripples spread out across the water. One small stone entering the water can affect the entire pond. Leaders in Integrative Healthcare who have the opportunity and responsibility to bring about transformative change within their organization are, in fact,Read
Part II, Developing Self Awareness, Informed Mindfulness
By Adam Perlman, MD, MPH, FACP Even though I named it “informed mindfulness,” there are many ways to develop self-awareness and gain a deeper understanding of your own self. A structured practice like mindfulness or meditation might be the most direct, but it’s not for everyone. You can build thatRead
