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Academy of Integrative Pain Management Makes Painful Decision to Cease Operations

Lenexa, KS, January 29, 2019 – After thirty years as the nation’s leading voice for integrative pain management, the Academy of Integrative Pain Management (AIPM) will cease operations and solicit members’ permission to dissolve as an organization in the coming weeks. AIPM’s Board of Directors voted unanimously on January 26Read

Plant and Animal-Based Nutraceuticals for Respiratory Health

Respiratory diseases have been a major health concern for human beings since several decades. Soothing the irritated nasal passages and airways had been a mutual necessity in multiple ancient cultures. In ancient China, herbs were largely used to help deal with cough and reduce mucus, thereby maintaining respiratory health. In

The effects of linoleic acid on the human body are largely dependent on genes, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers found that people carrying different variants of the FADS1 gene had a different inflammatory response and differentRead

Low-Level Laser Therapy as a Non-Pharma Option for Chronic Pain and Osteoarthritis

As the pressure to adopt non-pharma solutions for chronic pain become more imperative, integrative providers are looking at low-level laser therapy as a viable option. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a form of light therapy that triggers biochemical changes within cells. Photons are absorbed by cellular photoreceptors, triggering chemical alterations

The following is the continuation of our interview with Catherine S. Gregory, CMT, CMI, a holistic fertility coach, intuitive healer, meditation instructor and creator of The Fertile Being Method, a holistic protocol helping hundreds of women achieve their dreams of motherhood since 2004. We introduced her new book, Fertile, THERead

PART 1: Q&A with Catherine Gregory, Author of Fertile, The Wise Woman’s Guide to Pregnancy Success

In this first of two interviews with Catherine S. Gregory CMT, CMI, she offers insights for clinicians about how to develop a holistic plan for women and couples wishing to conceive and or who have difficulty taking pregnancy to full term. Gregory, CMT, CMI, is a holistic fertility coach, intuitiveRead

New Evidence Vitamin D May Promote Greater Insulin Sensitivity

While the benefits of vitamin D in promoting bone health are well known, there is evidence from Brazil showing that vitamin D may promote greater insulin sensitivity, thus lowering glucose levels and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Results are published online in Menopause, the journal of The NorthRead

Fasting Improves Health by Affecting the Circadian Clocks in the Liver and Muscle

In a University of California, Irvine-led study, researchers found evidence that fasting improves health by affecting circadian clocks in the liver and skeletal muscle, causing them to rewire their metabolism, which can ultimately lead to improved health and protection against aging-associated diseases. The study was published recently in Cell Reports.Read

New Study Shows Certain Food Combinations Lower LDL-C as Well as Statins

Seventy million Americans are eligible to take cholesterol-lowering statins. Yet as many as 20% of outpatients receiving HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) experience treatment reluctance because of side effects. This leaves a large population at increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). One solution is foods to reduce LDL-C. A study, presentedRead

Understanding Cannabinoid Delivery Systems and Clinical Applications

There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that cannabinoids are beneficial for a range of clinical conditions, including pain, inflammation, epilepsy, sleep disorders, the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, anorexia, schizophrenia and other conditions. The transformation of cannabinoids from herbal preparations into highly regulated prescription drugs is therefore progressing

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Low-Level Laser Therapy as a Non-Pharma Option for Chronic Pain and Osteoarthritis

PART 2: Three Case Studies with Catherine Gregory, CMT, CMI, a Holistic Fertility Coach

PART 1: Q&A with Catherine Gregory, Author of Fertile, The Wise Woman’s Guide to Pregnancy Success

New Evidence Vitamin D May Promote Greater Insulin Sensitivity

Fasting Improves Health by Affecting the Circadian Clocks in the Liver and Muscle

New Study Shows Certain Food Combinations Lower LDL-C as Well as Statins

Understanding Cannabinoid Delivery Systems and Clinical Applications

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