Immunization with beneficial bacteria makes brain more stress resilient, study shows
By Katherine Shagoury Immunization with beneficial bacteria can have long-lasting anti-inflammatory effects on the brain, making it more resilient to the physical and behavioral effects of stress, according to new...
Read MoreMost vitamin and mineral supplements do not prevent CVD, study says
By Katherine Shagoury The most commonly consumed vitamin and mineral supplements provide no consistent health benefit for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke or premature death, suggests a...
Read MoreColorado governor signs modifications to “Naturopathic Doctor Act” into law
By Katherine Shagoury The Naturopathic Doctor Terminology and Disclosure bill has been signed by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper (D), according to the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges who shared...
Read MoreLive from the Institute for Functional Medicine Annual International Conference 2018
By Katherine Shagoury The 2018 Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Annual International Conference was held May 31 through June 2 at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. Leaders in functional and...
Read MoreAssessing and treating autoimmunity
By Katherine Shagoury It’s never simple when dealing with the whole system, said Robert Rountree, MD, and Richard Mayfield, DC, CCN, DACBN, at the 2018 Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)...
Read MoreFasting and autoimmune disease
By Katherine Shagoury Nutrition and health go hand-in-hand, said Sebastian Brandhorst, PhD, at the 2018 Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Annual International Conference in Hollywood, Florida. A growing body of...
Read MoreUncovering the truth about celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity
By Katherine Shagoury In the past 20 years, there has been a real controversy over whether or not non-celiac individuals benefit from a gluten-free diet, according to Alessio Fasano, MD,...
Read MoreLab evaluation for environmental triggers and autoimmune disease
By Katherine Shagoury There are multiple pathways to autoimmunity, said Aristo Vojdani, PhD, MDC, CLS, at the 2018 Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Annual International Conference. In fact, the immune...
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