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How Essential Oils Support Digestive Health, the Microbiome, and the Gut-Brain Connection
Could essential oils support a healthier gut ecosystem? Learn how aromatic compounds may interact with microbial communities, support relaxation and parasympathetic activity, and contribute to ...
L-Theanine: Patient Selection Guide
In clinical practice, practitioners often see patients with stress-related issues due to lifestyle, environment, and other common stressors. This frequently ...
Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs): The Next Frontier in Bone and Cartilage Health?
Bone morphogenetic proteins are known for helping difficult fractures heal, but their role may extend much further. New research highlights BMP signaling as a potential ...
Saffron and Depression: What New Research Shows
In 2026, the saffron research landscape has shifted from "promising spice" to a sophisticated, evidence-based botanical ally for mental health, particularly when it comes to ...
Autoimmune Gastritis: The Real Issue No One Has Discussed
In the case of tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, the most expensive, most data-rich health optimization protocol on the planet produced eleven years of an unread ...
5-HTP: Clinical Benefits, Uses, Dosage and Practitioner Considerations
5-HTP is a direct metabolic precursor to serotonin and has been studied for mood and sleep applications. Here is what practitioners should know about the ...
Study Shows Wax-Matrix Niacin Safely Improves Several Lipid Measures
A systematic review found that extended-release wax-matrix niacin improved several blood lipid measures, while also highlighting the need to monitor fasting blood glucose.
L-Theanine: Clinical Benefits, Uses, Dosage and Practitioner Considerations
L-theanine is a non-protein amino acid found naturally in the leaves of Camellia sinensis, the plant used to produce green, ...
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. ...
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 ...
Healthspan Demystified: Key Nutrients for Metabolic Health and Performance
When you think of dietary supplements with healthspan-boosting potential, which ingredients come to mind first (or show up in your patient protocols regularly)? Is it resveratrol? Creatine? Collagen? Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)? Or something more niche, like spermidine or ergothioneine? Your personal selection ...
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 ...
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