Intermittent fasting on the ketogenic diet
By Robert Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, FAKTR Fat is your friend, not your foe—a claim that followers of the ketogenic diet have...
Read MoreProducts of omega-3 fatty acid metabolism may have anticancer effects, study shows
By Katherine Shagoury A class of molecules formed when the body metabolizes omega-3 fatty acids could inhibit cancer’s growth and spread, according to a new study by University of Illinois...
Read MoreAANP Annual Conference kicks off grassroots summit for naturopathic profession
The inaugural Naturopathic Medicine Collaborative (NMC) Summit on the Future of Naturopathic Medicine kicked off earlier this week. Housed by the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM), the NMC is a...
Read MoreNew study could change the way we think about obesity and health
By Katherine Shagoury Researchers at York University’s Faculty of Health have found that patients who have metabolic healthy obesity but no other metabolic risk factors do not have an increased...
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An Introductory Nutrition Guide for Integrative Practitioners
Nutrition is the backbone of integrative medicine. A patient’s diet can affect not only weight and body composition but, as a growing body of research shows, it can play a...
Read MoreStudy finds gut microbiome related to cardiovascular fitness
By Katherine Shagoury Cardiovascular fitness may determine the health of the gut microbiome, according to a new study published in the latest issue of the International Journal of Sport Nutrition...
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Integrative Practitioner Quarterly Journal: Volume 1, Issue 3
This issue focuses on integrative healthcare policy and regulation from the past year, as well as developments that could affect patient practice going forward. Included in this issue: Integrative healthcare...
Read MoreNational school food policies could improve health
By Katherine Shagoury Providing free fruits and vegetables and limiting sugary drinks in schools could have positive health effects in both the short- and long-term, finds a new Food-PRICE study...
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