Month: September 2019
Part 1: The Pervasive Misunderstanding of What The FODMAP Diet Does And Does Not Do
As the FODMAP diet grows in popularity, we need to be clear about what the research has revealed. There is a pervasive misunderstanding of what the FODMAP diet does and does not do, and how it should be used in a clinical setting. The review study referenced in the article,Read
The New (Naturopathic) Face for a Therapeutic Order: The Healing Power of Nature and Integrative Health
I sometimes refer to my 1983-1993 years with the re-emergence of the naturopathic profession – amidst the broader social-medical movement that birthed integrative health – as my boot-camp. Given the decade duration of the commitment, it was more of an extended Marine Corps stint. The work was hard, ground wonRead
Case Study: Naturopathic Treatment of Non-specific Gastrointestinal Complaints
The following is a comparative analysis of two naturopathic treatments of non-specific gastrointestinal complaints. Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) affect more than one-third of the general population and contribute a considerable burden on the health and wellbeing of the community and the economy. This study, published in Integrative Medicine Research aimsRead
International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research Practice Releases Omega-3 Fatty Acids Clinical Guidelines for Major Depressive Disorder
The subcommittee of the International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research recently released a literature review and a Delphi process of Omega-3 fatty acids clinical guidelines for major depressive disorder (MDD). The guidelines were published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics Journal. The ISNPR developed the guidelines because though pharmacological treatments with theRead
Dr. Josh Mansour: Vaping Deaths makes FDA 3-year Plan for Youth Restrictions Feel like a Millennium
How Much More Damage will be Done before the Fix Is In? In recent weeks the death toll from vaping has risen to 12. States, cities and some countries have banned flavored e-cigarettes. In an effort to lower teen use, cities are banning e-cigarette sales for those under 18. InRead
Strong Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Mortality
The research was conducted by Dr. Rodrig Marculescu and colleagues at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria. It analyzed the effects of low 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25D) levels in the blood on overall and cause-specific mortality in a large study cohort covering all age groups and taken from a population withRead
Confirmation of Childhood Consumption of Gluten Linked to Celiac
There has long been a suspicion within the research community that childhood consumption of gluten raises the risk of developing celiac disease. A new observational JAMA study, though not causal, is the most comprehensive of its kind to date and adds further credence to the issue. The researchers note thatRead
Phosphatidylcholine Intake from Eggs and Meat Improves Cognition
We recently posted concerns from health officials that that plant-based diets may pose a risk for vegetarians, a new study observes that the dietary intake of phosphatidylcholine is associated with a reduced risk of dementia and enhanced cognitive performance. The main dietary sources of phosphatidylcholine were eggs and meat. TheseRead
Research Review Phytonutrients for Glutathione Support
In this review by Deanna M. Minich, Ph.D. and Benjamin I. Brown, ND, the two functional medicine experts look at the most recent research in the role of phytonutrients for glutathione support. As they note, glutathione status plays a significant role as a biomarker, and treatment option, for a numberRead
Podcast: Growing Value of Opportunity For Integrative Oncology in Hospital Setting
Contributor Glenn Sabin, cancer thriver/survivor and author of N of 1, One man’s Harvard documented remission of incurable cancer using only natural methods, was recently interviewed by Stacey Richter for the Relentless Health Value podcast on the topic of integrative oncology in hospital settings. As Sabin writes, “During our spiritedRead
