Month: October 2018
New Pathways Discovered for CBD’s Ability to Provide Pain and Anxiety Relief
While cannabidiol (CBD) is fast becoming a common compound for pain and anxiety relief, the exact pathways and dosage have remained elusive. A recent study, published in the journal PAIN, identified new pathways, beyond the endocannabinoid system, which explain its analgesic and anti-anxiety benefits. They are surprisingly different than whatRead
Endurance Exercise Improves the Gut Microbiome
According to recent research, endurance exercise improves the gut microbiome by beneficially modifying gut microbiota composition. This new study shows that after six weeks of training, potentially inflammation causing microbes (Proteobacteria) decreased and microbes that are linked to enhanced metabolism (Akkermansia) increased. Even though there was no significant drop in
New Diagnostic Tool Diagnoses Early Chronic Kidney Disease and Stops Progression
Researchers have developed a new test that could diagnose early chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes. This novel method, published in AACC’s Clinical Chemistry journal, could improve quality of life for diabetic patients by potentially catching chronic kidney disease in time to stop its progression to full-blownRead
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 drive patient volume, you are losing business. Do you have an established practice with lots of word-of-mouth physician and patient referrals? It’s a certainty these referred prospects will look atRead
Does Eating Organic Food Reduce Cancer Risk? New French Study Says Yes
Is eating organic healthier? Does eating organic food reduce cancer risk? These are questions that constantly come to mind when your patients shop for produce in the grocery story or farmer’s market. While it seems intuitive to want to eat fewer pesticides, are there health advantages, such as reducing one’sRead
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Spearheads American Pain Association’s Movement for Insurance Companies to Cover Cannabidiol (CBD) (CORRECTION)
BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Oct. 16, 2018 — Dr. Sanjay Gupta, President of the American Pain Association (APA)* and a pain management specialist based in Bala Cynwyd, Penn., is leading the push for insurance companies to cover cannabidiol (CBD) products for the treatment of pain and Opioid Use Disorder. Simply put,Read
Full-Spectrum Hemp for Inflammation and Sleep, Part 5 & Part 6
In these two videos, Derrick DeSilva, MD, discusses the value of full-spectrum hemp to address pain and inflammation. As he explains, full-spectrum hemp (FSH) has a novel dual mechanism of Cox-2 and Lox-5, similar to turmeric, to address pain. What you will learn: What are the mechanisms that addresses inflammationRead
The Effect of Medium Chain Triglycerides on Time to Nutritional Ketosis and Symptoms of Keto-Induction in Healthy Adults
In recent years, medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) have hit the pop-culture food world. From a morning bullet coffee to very-low carbohydrate ketogenic diets, MCTs have become popular among people who follow a ketogenic diet for overall wellness or to address serious health issues, such as obesity and blood sugar disorders.
Is There a Connection Between Dairy Intake and Lower Risk of Type-2 Diabetes?
Three recently released studies show a connection between dairy intake and lower risk of Type-2 diabetes. While there is a great deal of controversy in functional medicine as to whether dairy products should be part of a healthy diet, and palmitic acid in dairy may be contributing factor to Type-2
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 SchoolRead