Is there a particular probiotic that is better for anxiety and depression?
By Leah Linder, ND The gut-brain axis refers to the bidirectional communication network between the central and autonomic nervous systems and the intestines. Gut-brain communications are mediated by the immune...
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Infographic: The Alkaline Way
Health is a matter of balance. Our bodies need to balance acid and alkaline properties in our cells: more acid cells leads to loss of cell resilience and increased illness. The Alkaline...
Read MoreEconomic impact of excess weight now exceeds $1.7 trillion
By Katherine Shagoury The impact of obesity and overweight on the U.S. economy has eclipsed $1.7 trillion, an amount equivalent to 9.3 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product, according...
Read MoreConsequences-focused cognitive training may promote healthier habits
By Katherine Shagoury Interventions aimed at reducing unhealthy behaviors often focus on retraining people’s mental associations, but a series of studies suggests that showing people the consequences of the behaviors...
Read MoreNatural supplements for blood sugar control
By Robert Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, FAKTR One of the most difficult and frustrating aspects of type 2 diabetes is getting your...
Read MoreChronic pain: An epidemic in America
By James Lehman Chronic pain is a significant public health problem in the United States. It reduces quality of life and is, in part, responsible for the opioid epidemic the...
Read MoreComplementary approaches such as meditation help patients manage chronic pain
By Katherine Shagoury Complementary practices such as meditation and mindful breathing helped patients manage chronic pain and in some cases reduced the need for medication such as opioids, according to...
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Integrative Approaches to Pain Management
Pain is one of the leading reasons why Americans turn to complementary and alternative therapies and practices, and the integrative healthcare community has been a tremendous player in ensuring non-pharmacologic...
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