#90 – Challenges in herbal medicine
Carolina Brooks ND, BA, IFMCP, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss challenges in the herbal medicine industry and how to incorporate herbal medicine strategies to patient practice. This...
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Important Factors That Can Influence Digestive Health and Mucosal Barrier Function
Digestive health is fundamental to nutrient assimilation and absorption, mucosal immune function, and bowel detoxification. There are many things that can negatively affect digestive function such as food sensitivities, pathogen...
Read MoreReview aims to translate probiotic research into practical primary care guidelines
Photo Cred: Karolina Grabowska/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury A new study published in the Journal of Family Practice summarizes the latest evidence on using probiotics for a variety of specific health...
Read MoreThose living at higher altitudes may be less vulnerable to COVID-19
Photo Cred: Linus Mimietz/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Populations at high altitudes may be less susceptible to developing severe symptoms of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a new study published...
Read MoreStudy looks at COVID-19 coping strategies
Photo Cred: Engin akyurt/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury, Katherine Shagoury Active coping, denial, emotional support, humor, and religion are among the coping strategies that help people with chronic conditions and disabilities...
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The Fundamentals of Health: A Comprehensive Resource For Patients
According to the World Health Organization, health is “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease”. There are several factors that influence...
Read MoreHerbal medicines for women’s health
Photo Cred: Mareefe/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Plant medicines are a woman’s ally to achieve optimal health, said Leslie Korn, PhD, MPH, LMHC, a traumatologist specializing in mental health nutrition and integrative approaches...
Read MoreNew guidelines for stroke patients amid COVID-19
Photo Cred: Jonnica Hill/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury, Katherine Shagoury A group of experts issued new guidance to ensure stroke patients receive safe and timely care while preventing transmission of the...
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