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
As an Integrative health organization that has invested significant time and resources building audiences on social media, you are now faced with a stark reality: You do not own your profiles… nor your followers, likes, and subscribers; you simply rent them. The rules of engagement are beyond your control. TheRead
At this time of year, your patients are likely embarking on a new exercise program to get and stay in shape in the new year. This study, published in PLOS ONE, shows that high intensity interval training, better known as HIIT, is far more enjoyable that moderate intensity continuous exerciseRead
The Integrator Blog News & Reports – now published via johnweeks-integrator.com (with content going back to 2006 at the original Integrator site) – annually marks the winter solstice with a Top 10 for Policy and Action in Integrative Health and Medicine. In the selection of each in the Top 10,Read
Research in past decade shows that iron, from food and supplementation, may increase the risk of premature age-related macular degeneration. A recent study, published in Retina, outlines the importance of discussing this risk for patients who may be taking iron unknowingly – in a multi-vitamin or by self-indication – andRead
As an integrative functional medicine business owner or executive, you may serve a local, national, international clientele, or a group of constituents comprised of varying demographics and psychographics. So how do you best decide fair market value for what you offer? Determining Pricing for Products and Services If you areRead
In May of 2018 at the top global research meeting for integrative health and medicine, two academic leaders with medical cannabis practices organized an informal breakfast round-table. One co-convenor helping guide dialogue in the overflow room was Leslie Mendoza Temple, MD. The past chair of the politically-killed Illinois Medical CannabisRead
