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Study Compares Sustained Release vs “No-Flush” Niacin Formulations
A six-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial compared 1,500 mg/day of wax-matrix extended-release niacin with the same dose of inositol hexanicotinate, often marketed as “no-flush” niacin. ...
Natural Strategies to Address Cardiovascular Health in Women
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, yet it continues to be underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and undertreated in ...
Tolerability Is Not an Accident—It’s a Protocol
One of the reasons Endur-Acin® ER has maintained a loyal following among practitioners for decades is that its clinical research ...
Which Home Lighting and Blue Light Blockers Best Support Melatonin?
Daylight and artificial light at night suppress melatonin secretion, which is why we tell our patients to turn off devices before bedtime. Even household lighting ...
Why Patients Stop Taking Supplements—and How to Improve Adherence
Patients often stop taking supplements not because they reject the protocol, but because the regimen creates too much friction. Learn how practitioners can improve adherence ...
Beyond Relaxation: The Neuroscience of Lavender Oil and Stress Regulation
Summary Lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia) is one of the most extensively researched essential oils for supporting the nervous system. ...
A New Look at Nutrient Delivery: Why SmartMatrix™ Tablet Technology Is Changing the Conversation
For decades, clinicians have focused on which nutrients to recommend and at what dose. But a growing body of research ...
Summer Reset: Clinician-Led Strategies to Rebuild Stress Buffering
Summer is a window to rebuild physiological reserves—this clinician-focused piece explains how CBD and beta‑caryophyllene support endocannabinoid tone and stress resilience.
Brown Rice Peptides: A New Natural Therapy to Rebuild Deep Sleep
Clinical trials using wearable tech show rice-derived peptides increase slow-wave sleep and total sleep time—promising for long-term, safe therapy.
Is Vitamin C the Unsung COVID-19 Hero?
So we know that it’s not OK to talk about dietary supplements, like vitamin C, as a part of a treatment plan for anything, much ...
Fact or Fiction: Does Exercise Degrade the Immune System?
Does exercise degrade the immune system? Opinions vary significantly, but being in isolation without access to gyms and sports clubs should not mean people stop ...
Public Service Webinar from Institute for Natural Medicine: Building Resilience Naturally: COVID-19 & Beyond
In response to growing concerns about the coronavirus and its public health implications, the Institute for Natural Medicine announced that it will host a two-part ...
UPDATED: CPT Medical Services Has Critical COVID-19 Kits Available for Physicians
CPT Medical a surgical pack and kit manufacturing firm based in Greenville, SC, is now shipping nasal wash COVID-19 testing kits that are available throughout ...
From Lancet: Coronavirus Mortality Risk Factors of Adults Hospitalized in Wuhan
Being of an older age, showing signs of sepsis, and having blood clotting issues when admitted to hospital are key risk factors associated with higher ...
Pelargonium Sidoides Root Extract Is Effective and Safe in Patients with the Common Cold
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Elderberry Minimizes and Inhibits Flu Virus Propagation
A recent study by a group of Chemical and Biomlolecular Engineering researchers from the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Engineering and IT has determined exactly ...
Pistachio Hull Essential Oil May Combat Candida sp.
In immunocompetent subjects, Candida sp. are generally responsible for mucosal infections, including thrush and vaginitis, which can lead to invasive candidiasis in immunocompromised patients, with ...
Webinar: Medical Food for Pediatric Asthma, by Dr. Julienne Lindemann
Children shouldn’t be sidelined by asthma. Today’s Practitioner is offering a free webinar for licensed practitioners on leukotriene management in pediatric asthma. Leukotrienes can exacerbate ...
Can a Small Daily Dose of Vitamin K2 Support Bone Health?
A randomized trial found that 100 mcg of vitamin K2 improved osteocalcin activation in healthy adults. But does that mean stronger bones?
Natural Strategies to Address Cardiovascular Health in Women
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, yet it continues to be underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and undertreated in female patients. Women experience different symptoms, different risk timelines, and different physiological triggers than men — and the consequences of missing those ...
Is Your Patient Ready for Sauna? The Missing Step in Heat Therapy Protocols
Sauna is one of the most evidence-backed lifestyle interventions for cardiovascular and brain health—but its benefits are not automatic. In chronically stressed, depleted patients, the same thermal dose that extends healthspan in Finnish cohorts can act as additional allostatic load.
Resveratrol: A Versatile Anti-Inflammatory Agent Across Multiple Conditions
A quick dive into PubMed yields numerous human studies on resveratrol in the past year alone. These recent studies show benefits for patients with osteoarthritis, cardiometabolic disease, Alzheimer’s disease, COVID-19, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and periodontal disease. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions ...
The Aging Female Heart: Beyond the Male Model of Cardiovascular Care
Heart health remains a universal concern, but women face a distinct set of structural, biological and psychosocial influences that drive cardiovascular risk. As female patients transition through menopause—and the protective effects of estrogen drop—their risks amplify. Women require a personalized approach to ...
AHCC and Immunity: Evidence-Based Insights into Comprehensive Immune Support
From infection protection to disease prevention—how this shiitake mushroom extract offers comprehensive immune support for all your patients. For centuries, shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushrooms have been a cornerstone of traditional medicine, valued for their ability to promote immunity, vitality and longevity. ...
Comprehensive Joint Support: Science-Backed Solutions
An evidence-based protocol can ease aches and pains, tame inflammation, and help active patients stay in the game. All active patients, from weekend warriors to aging athletes, face a variety of physical challenges, ranging from shifts in muscle mass and flexibility to ...
Understanding Methylation for the Busy Practitioner: What is Methylation, How Do You Test, and Treat?
Chronic health consequences associated with hypomethylation include cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease, diabetes, neurodegenerative disease, psychological disorders, and cancer.8,9 DNA methylation results in gene regulation by switching genes on and off and is the most well-studied epigenetic mechanism.10 Epigenetics relates to how environmental ...
Taming Joint Pain Without NSAIDS
Natural botanicals backed by science offer safe, effective solutions to ease inflammation, minimize pain and protect joints from damage. For joint pain, stiffness and swelling, active patients have few alternatives. NSAIDs like celecoxib, naproxen and diclofenac are linked with an alarming range ...
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