What integrative providers need to know about medicinal cannabis
By Katherine Shagoury We need to end the stigma around cannabis use, said Carey Clark, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, at the 2019 Integrative Healthcare Symposium in New York City. The endocannabinoid...
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Impact of Nutrition on the Microbiome
Over the past 15 years, the scientific community has recognized the important role of the microbiome as a regulator of human health. The term “microbiome” refers to the trillions of...
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Approaches to Utilizing Clinical Nutrigenomics in Practice
Nutrigenomics is a fascinating, yet complicated, field that many healthcare practitioners are interested in utilizing to find solutions for their patients. However, with the vast amount of information available, the...
Read MoreSleep habits could indicate early warning for heart disease
By Katherine Shagoury Chronic short sleep duration is associated with an increased susceptibility to heart disease, in large part due to increased inflammatory burden and endothelial dysfunction, and researchers from...
Read MoreBrain mechanism regulates body weight, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Chronic low-grade inflammation and increased serum levels of the cytokine interleukine-6 (IL-6) accompany obesity, but for brain-produced IL-6, the mechanisms by which it controls energy balance and...
Read MoreIs neuromusculoskeletal medicine a chiropractic specialty?
By James Lehman Whenever I am asked whether the chiropractic profession should claim neuromusculoskeletal medicine as a specialty, my answer is a resounding yes. When a chiropractor performs a chiropractic...
Read MoreRelationship between genetic variation, gut microbiome could help personalize nutrition recommendations
By Katherine Shagoury People with a high number of copies of a gene called AMY1, which expresses a salivary enzyme for breaking down starch, correlated strongly with a certain profile...
Read MorePositive emotion skills yield benefits in physical, emotional health for dementia caregivers
By Katherine Shagoury Caring for family members with dementia causes significant emotional and physical stress that can increase a caregivers’ risk of depression, anxiety, and death. Teaching individuals to focus...
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