New link between gut microbiome and artery hardening discovered
By Katherine Shagoury The level of diversity of the “good bacteria” in our digestive systems may be linked to hardening of the arteries, a symptom of cardiovascular disease, according to...
Read MoreResearch shows discrepancy between oncologists’ medical marijuana knowledge base, clinical practices
By Katherine Shagoury While a wide majority of oncologists do not feel informed enough about medical marijuana’s utility to make clinical recommendations, most do conduct discussions on medical marijuana in...
Read MoreTraditional Chinese Medicine to manage pain
By Melissa Carr, BSc, DrTCM As healthcare providers, the increasing problems of chronic pain, opioid use, and drug addiction can be challenging when it comes to finding treatment options. In...
Read MoreVery low-carb diet may help manage type 1 diabetes, study says
By Katherine Shagoury A low-carbohydrate, high protein diet had “exceptional glycemic control” for children and young adults with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study published Monday in the...
Read MoreStanford scientists use dietary seaweed to manipulate gut bacteria in mice
By Katherine Shagoury Gut bacteria thrive on the food we eat. In turn, they provide essential nutrients that keep us healthy, repel pathogens and even help guide our immune responses....
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Burnout Syndrome and Compassion Fatigue: A Self-Care Guide for Integrative Practitioners
The U.S. healthcare system is evolving toward a person-centered, whole-person approach. The physician, however, is focused outward, and not on the fact that he or she is also a patient...
Read MoreSymptoms of osteoarthritis lessened with simple changes to the diet
By Katherine Shagoury One gram of fish oil a day could help reduce the pain of patients with osteoarthritis, according to a new study published May 1 in the British...
Read MoreCelebrate National Nurses Week!
By Katherine Shagoury This week—May 6 through May 12—marks National Nurses Week, and hospitals, doctor’s offices, and private practices throughout the country are taking the time to recognize nurses and...
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