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The Cholesterol Myth: Why Doctors are Becoming More Skeptical About Cholesterol Numbers
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Vitamin D Status Linked to “Tinman” Gene that May Reduce Risk of Preeclampsia
According to the World Health Organization, preeclampsia affects between 2% to 8% of pregnancies. It can cause serious, sometimes fatal,
Researchers Track Coronavirus Genetic Mutations
A study involving more than 5,000 COVID-19 patients in Houston finds that the virus that causes the disease is accumulating
Vitamin B3 May Protect Skin Cells from UV Exposure
Research presented at European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) 29th Congress/EADV Virtual (Oct 30-31, 2020), shows promise that a
Results of Fasting and Energy-Restricted Diets on Leptin and Adiponectin Levels in Humans
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Could Nasal and Oral Rinses Inactivate Human Coronaviruses?
Certain oral antiseptics and mouthwashes may have the ability to inactivate human coronaviruses, according to a Penn State College of
Big Duh People! Chiaramonte-Adler Guide a Special Issue Linking Integrative Care and Palliative Medicine
Sometimes synergies call for a solid moment of appreciation. In early 2019, Delia Chiaramonte, MD, an educator and integrative doctor
Enzyme PKM2 promotes Th17 Cell Differentiation and Autoimmune Inflammation
An enzyme associated with energy production in cells also participates in the differentiation of immune cells involved in exacerbated autoimmune
Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 Presenting as Acute Pancreatitis
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Many environmental and lifestyle factors have been implicated in the
Researchers Track Coronavirus Genetic Mutations
A study involving more than 5,000 COVID-19 patients in Houston
Vitamin B3 May Protect Skin Cells from UV Exposure
Research presented at European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)
Results of Fasting and Energy-Restricted Diets on Leptin and Adiponectin Levels in Humans
Fasting and energy-restricted diets have been evaluated in several studies
Big Duh People! Chiaramonte-Adler Guide a Special Issue Linking Integrative Care and Palliative Medicine
Sometimes synergies call for a solid moment of appreciation. In
Enzyme PKM2 promotes Th17 Cell Differentiation and Autoimmune Inflammation
An enzyme associated with energy production in cells also participates
The VA’s Fast Track for Integrative Health from Evidence to Implementation: Reflections on a Special Issue of Medical Care
Tracking the inclusion of integrative strategies inside the Veteran’s Administration
Cannabis Users Need More Anesthesia During Surgery and Opioids in Recovery
Not only might cannabis users need more anesthesia during surgery
Rapid, Non-Invasive Liver Exam at Point of Care Improves Patient Outcomes
By Scott Howell, D.O., MPH&TM, CPE, Advisor to Echosens Physician practices providing integrative
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The Immune and Gastrointestinal Benefits of Colostrum
From Top-Notch Athletes to the Critically Ill, this Colostral “First Milk” Provides Nutritional Protection What’s the nutritional superfood almost all
John Weeks on “Why You Didn’t Get Hit up to Subscribe:” Gratitude to the Integrator Sponsors 2006-2020
From time to time someone will assume my writing of the Integrator is a “labor of love.” There is something
Animal Study: High-Fat, Ketogenic Diet May Prevent & Reverse Heart Failure
An animal study from Saint Louis University finds that high fat or ketogenic diet could completely prevent, or even reverse
Could CBD Reduce COVID Lung Damage? A Protective Peptide May Be the Answer
New research shows that CBD appears to reduce the “cytokine storm” that damages the lungs and kills many patients with
Myocardial Injury in Patients With COVID-19
A new study by researchers at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai identifies different types of cardiac structural damage
Why are the Kidneys an Attractive Target for Coronavirus?
Although the lungs are a common target for COVID-19’s cytokine storm, so are the kidneys, making the 1-in-4 U.S. adults
Could Nasal and Oral Rinses Inactivate Human Coronaviruses?
Certain oral antiseptics and mouthwashes may have the ability to inactivate human coronaviruses, according to a Penn State College of
Glutathione Precursor GlyNAC Reverses Premature Aging with HIV
A new study from Baylor College of Medicine shows that findings supplementing GlyNAC, a combination of glycine and N-acetylcysteine, corrects
Zinc and Selenium: Key Players for Healthy Immunity
Adequate nutrition is essential for the normal functioning of the immune system, although some nutrients are more important than others
Natural Partners and Fullscript Launch New Merged Platform
Today’s Practitioner caught up with Brad Dyment, Chief Product Officer of Fullscript to find out more about the companies newly
Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 Presenting as Acute Pancreatitis
Although most patients with COVID-19 present with respiratory symptoms, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms have also been reported in up to 25%
In the George Floyd Moment: Removing the “O-Word” from Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine
At the time of the murder of George Floyd, members of his immediate family expressed amazement at the influence of his life through the manner of his death. They would not likely have guessed then that the social combustion over systemic racism and related colonial suppression would a month later
John Weeks: “Mending Our History” – Acu-Detox Group Engages Its Black Panther and Young Lord Roots in the Time of George Floyd
The dominant origin story of the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) – known for their certified providers of the 5-point ear acupuncture protocol – begins with the association’s formation in 1985. It is a story featuring a remarkable white male medical doctor who was a breakthrough clinician in recognizing the
The Path to a Virginia Medical Center’s COVID-19 Integrative Protocol Using Multiple Natural Agents: Interview with Paul Marik, MD
Editor’s Note: Soon after publication of this interview between John Weeks and Paul Marik, MD, FCCP, FCCM, Medscape published a commentary, Doctors Say Their COVID-19 Protocol Saves Lives. Others Want Proof. We recommend you read this along with the interview and give us your opinion. The polarization in US medicine
U Vermont’s Multi-Stakeholder Integrative Pain Pilot: Initial Reflections on Outcomes & Transferability
In recent weeks, two influential integrative health organizations each chose to feature presentations on the expansive, multidisciplinary, and remarkably patient-choice integrative pain pilot associated with the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMC). The presentations for the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health and the Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative
FTC’s Crackdown on COVID Claims: Insights on Novel Regulation from the Integrative Canaries in the Coal Mine
News feeds for the natural products and integrative health practitioner fields have in recent weeks included a drumbeat of alerts on actions of the Food and Trade Commission (FTC) on what the agency considers inappropriate COVID claims. A major natural health organization blasted the FTC’s efforts as practitioner gagging and
NCCIH Director Langevin’s Brilliant Whole-Person Health Plenary and the Call for Comments on the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan: Due June 30
The paradigm-exploring brilliance of the whole-person health focus National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) director Helene Langevin, MD chose to kick off public comments on the agency’s 2021-2026 Strategic Plan sneaks up on you. In her virtual keynote, Langevin engages her audience with a fireside chat type conversational
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