Study Links Gut Bacteria Infections to Alzheimer’s Progression
Photo Cred: Elif Bayraktar/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A new study has uncovered a potential connection between gut infections and the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, raising critical questions about the...
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The Negative Effects of THC on Brain Development and Learning
Photo Cred: Veronica Perez Cortes/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A new study from the University of Montreal has revealed concerning effects of cannabis use on the developing brains of adolescents....
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Burning Incense: A Hidden Health Risk for Asthma and Allergy Sufferers
Photo Cred: Nina Lishchuk/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge Burning incense is a common practice in many cultures, often used for religious rituals, meditation, and ancestral worship. However, new research warns...
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New Research Indicates Healthy Diet Reduces Risk of Cancer Progression in Men Undergoing Active Surveillance
Photo Cred: PanuShot/Shutterstock By Karolyn Gazella Telling a patient with prostate cancer that the best option is no treatment can be a hard pill for some men to swallow even...
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Health and Wellness Coaching: How to Help Patients Determine Goals
Photo Cred: Dasha Petrenko/Shutterstock By Integrative Practitioner Staff Once a patient has identified what they would like to focus on in their healing plan, have them brainstorm what they specifically...
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A Growing Amount of New Research Confirms the Many and Diverse Health Benefits of Tai Chi
Photo Cred: Prathankarnpap/Shutterstock By Karolyn Gazella Some may wonder how the slow, methodical movements of tai chi can have any health advantages, let alone the variety of significant health effects...
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Genetic Variations May Influence IBS Patients’ Response to Certain Diets
Photo Cred: DimaBerlin/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A recent international study has uncovered that genetic variations in carbohydrate-digesting enzymes may affect how patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) respond to...
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Low-Carbohydrate Diets May Restore Beta-Cell Function in Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds
Photo Cred: sweet marshmallow/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge New findings published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism suggest that adults with type 2 diabetes who follow a low-carbohydrate...
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