Recondition, Reinforce, & Rebuild Your Gut (Part 1 of 3)
Chronic inflammatory conditions that go undiagnosed or untreated can often damage the intestinal tissues, creating an almost endless loop of suffering. In order the end this cycle, these damaged intestinal...
Read MoreLarge molecules from dietary fiber can change gut environment through physical forces
By Katherine Shagoury Large molecules from dietary fiber, called polymers, can physically influence the environment in the small intestine by causing solid particles to aggregate, according to new research published...
Read MoreChildren exposed to air pollution may be at greater risk for obesity
By Katherine Shagoury Exposure to air pollution, particularly at school, could be associated with a higher risk of overweight and obesity during childhood, according to a new study published in Environment...
Read MoreMedical cannabis relieves symptoms in children with autism, study shows
By Katherine Shagoury Cannabis as a treatment for autism spectrum disorders appears to be a well-tolerated, safe, and effective option to relieve symptoms including seizures, tics, depression, restlessness, and rage...
Read MoreVegan diets are best for gut hormones and satiety, according to new study
By Katherine Shagoury A new study published in the journal Nutrients found that a vegan diet helps to promote beneficial gut hormones that are responsible for regulating blood sugar, satiety, and weight....
Read MoreUBC researcher adopts play-by-play method to understand how counselors can promote health
By Katherine Shagoury A University of British Columbia (UBC) researcher has come up with a dynamic systems method to analyze behavior change counseling sessions and determine what makes them work,...
Read More
#60 – Hormone replacement therapy in functional medicine
Joel Evans, MD, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the functional medicine approach to prescribing hormone replacement therapy, as well as the role of bio-identical hormone replacement.
Read MoreStress and sleep linked to pathways of brain cell death or survival
By Katherine Shagoury The first and most distinct consequence of daily mild stress is an increase in rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep, and this increase is associated with cell death and survival,...
Read More