International team finds blood cell DNA stays steady, defines cellular age
By Katherine Shagoury Blood cells could hold the key to aging, according to new research out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. In a study...
Read MoreNSAID impairs immune response in heart failure, worsens heart and kidney damage
By Katherine Shagoury Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely known as pain-killers and can relieve pain and inflammation. However, prolonged use raises the risk of heart and kidney failure events....
Read MoreCrow Nation defines indigenous medicine, licensing alternative practitioners
By Nancy Gahles The Crow Nation recently became the first Native American tribe to exercise its jurisdiction over the practice of indigenous medicine, boldly invoking the tribal sovereignty that is...
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The Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Human
There’s a complex network of receptors, signaling molecules, and metabolic enzymes at play in the body that, despite having a significant influence on human health and well-being, most people don’t...
Read MoreStudy shows fruit and vegetable benefit for mental health
By Katherine Shagoury Consuming more fruit and vegetables can improve your mental wellbeing, according to a new study published in the journal Social Science and Medicine. The research showed a...
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#61 – Integrative medicine role in suicide prevention
James Greenblatt, MD, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the public health crisis of suicide, as well as a genetic, biological, and psychosocial model for understanding and preventing...
Read MoreAcademy of Integrative Pain Management ceases operations
By Katherine Shagoury After thirty years as a leading voice for integrative pain management, the Academy of Integrative Pain Management (AIPM) ceased operations last week. AIPM’s board of directors voted unanimously...
Read MoreEAT-Lancet Commission recommends “planetary healthy diet” at United Nations meeting
By Katherine Shagoury The EAT-Lancet Commission launched its global planetary health dietary recommendations at the United Nations yesterday, the latest in a series of proposals by the commission calling for...
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