Kim Stewart
Interview with Sara Gottfried, MD
In this interview with Dick Benson, editor of Integrative Medicine, a Clinician’s Journal, he speaks with Sara Gottfried, best selling author and board-certified gynecologist who specializes in helping women with natural hormone balance. The following is an excerpt of the interview, followed by the full–text interview. “Our current healthcare systemRead
One-Quarter of all US Health Care Spending is a Waste of Money, says JAMA study
Though the US spends more on health care than any other country, a new JAMA study estimates about one-quarter of total health care spending in the United States is wasted. The wasteful spending price tag is hefty, from $760 billion to $935 billion. Worse yet, one-quarter of this wasteful spendingRead
Dietary MCT Fat within Keto Diet Exacerbates Skin Inflammation
A new study shows that dietary fats within Keto diets are not equal in how they affect skin inflammation, according to a new study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, published by Elsevier. The investigators found that different ketogenic diets impacted skin inflammation differently in psoriasis form-like skin inflammation inRead
Podcast: Redefining Medicine with Lori Esarey, ARNP-C and Kelly Engelmann, CFNP
In this podcast, Redefining Medicine, from the A4M conference (spring 2019), A4M Fellows, and good friends Lori Esarey, ARNP-C and Kelly Engelmann, CFNP share their unique backgrounds in healthcare, the valuable lessons learned during their fellowship experiences, and how their shared passion and friendship has helped develop their respective practices.Read
Alcohol Consumption Prior to Conception Raises Congenital Heart Disease Risk
Aspiring parents should both avoid alcohol consumption prior to conception to protect against congenital heart defects for both their baby and parents, according to research published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Alcohol consumption three months before pregnancy orRead
Clinical Trial of Eggshell Membrane for Knee Osteoarthritis
In this study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers assessed the safety and efficacy of water-soluble chicken eggshell membrane hydrosylate (WSEM) dietary supplement (BiovaFlexÒ) on knee function, mobility, and general health for knee osteoarthritis (OA). There is no standard for treatment for OA. Typical treatments focus on painRead
Mayo Clinicians’ Guide to Cannabidiol and Hemp Oil
In this summary-scientific review from Mayo Clinical Proceedings, the researchers provide an overview of the scientific work on cannabidiol and hemp oil and the distinction between marijuana, hemp, and the different components of CBD and hemp oil products. They summarize the current legal status of CBD and hemp oils inRead
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
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
