Practitioner view of CMS decision on acupuncture for low back pain
By Bill Reddy, LAc, DiplAc On January 21, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized its decision to cover acupuncture for low back pain. As reported earlier this...
Read MoreHarvard study finds egg consumption not associated with cardiovascular disease risk
Photo Cred: Rusiru Bhagya/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Consuming up to one egg per day does not appear to be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a new study...
Read MoreLow back and neck pain tops healthcare spending in U.S.
Photo Cred: Alexander Mils/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury In 2016, Americans spent an estimated $380 billion on low back and neck pain, as well as joint and limb pain and other...
Read MorePrebiotics found to influence gut metabolites, buffering stress, improving sleep
Photo Cred: Magda Ehlers/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Prebiotics may improve sleep and boost stress resilience by influencing gut bacteria and the metabolites they produce, according to new research by the...
Read MoreMolecule found in oranges may reduce obesity
Photo Cred: Max/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury A molecule found sweet oranges and tangerines called nobiletin could drastically reduce obesity and reverse its negative side-effects, according new research published in the...
Read MoreVisceral fat delivers signal to brain that affects cognition
Photo Cred: Jennifer Burk/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Excessive weight around the abdominal cavity gives the brain’s resident immune cells heavy exposure to proinflammatory protein signal interleukin-1 beta that damages cognition,...
Read MoreUsing psychobiotics to improve mood
Photo Cred: Joanna Kosinska/Unsplash By Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP As a psychiatric dietitian, I am always searching for simple ways my patients can improve their quality of life. I...
Read MoreVegetarian diet linked to lower stroke risk
Photo Cred: Retha Ferguson/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury People who eat a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than those who eat...
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