The Gut-GLP-1 Connection: The Role of Akkermansia and Other Novel Probiotic Strains in Satiety and Cravings
Akkermansia muciniphila, a key player in the gut microbiome, has emerged as a significant influencer of GLP-1, a hormone with profound implications for metabolic health. Learn from Adam Perlman,...
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Restoring Endocrine Function in Menopause with Specific Maca Phenotypes: A Functional Medicine Approach
Photo Cred: ADVTP/Shutterstock By Deanna Minich, MS, PhD, CNS, IFMCP Menopause is the talk in all walks of life. As part of this inevitable journey that women are on toward...
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Emotion-Centered Virtual Program Cuts Diabetes Distress in Half, Improves Glucose Control
Photo Cred: goffkein.pro/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A study led by researchers at UC San Francisco has found that focusing on managing the emotional strain of Type 1 diabetes significantly...
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Simple and Effective Strategies to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve
Photo Cred: fizkes/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge The vagus nerve is the communication pathway between the brain and the immune system, said Navaz Habib, DC, AFMCP, AcuP, author of Activate...
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Assessing Clinical Indicators of Detoxification
Photo Cred: Magic mine/Shutterstock By Kim Furtado, ND The best way to truly know that liver detoxification support could help a patient is to understand what role the liver is...
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Journal Excerpt: Parkinson Disease and the Microbiome
Photo Cred: Shutterstock By Natural Medicine Journal Abstract Parkinson disease (PD) is one of the fastest-growing neurodegenerative diseases, with gastrointestinal symptoms often preceding motor symptoms by several decades. As such,...
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Explaining Unexplained Infertility: Getting to the Root Causes to Empower Your Patients
Between 10-30% of infertility cases are categorized as ‘Unexplained Infertility,’ where standard evaluations fail to pinpoint a specific cause. This ambiguity, essentially a non-diagnosis, serves as a significant source...
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Case Study Excerpt: Integrative Approaches to Long-COVID
Photo Cred: Meeko Media/Shutterstock By Integrative Practitioner Staff Patient Information Sarah is a 53-year-old woman living in Philadelphia with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys her career working as...
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