The Effects of Qigong, Yoga, Pranayama on the Nervous System
By Integrative Practitioner Staff by Roger Jahnke, OMD Much of what is described in traditional medical systems as the “balance” of forces, such as yin and yang in the Chinese...
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A Review of Mineral Absorption with Special Consideration of Chelation as a Method to Improve Bioavailability of Mineral Supplements
By Integrative Practitioner Staff by James Gerber, MD Mineral absorption from supplements has been a hotly contested issue in the supplement industry. Companies naturally desire to provide the best products...
Read MoreGinger and menstrual cramps
By Integrative Practitioner Staff by Tori Hudson, ND Menstrual cramps are one of the most common problems that women face, affecting over 50 percent of menstruating women. Pain relief of...
Read MoreThe Strategic Role of the Nurse Coach in an Integrative Health Care Model
By Integrative Practitioner Staff by Susan Luck, RN, BS, MA, HNC, CCN As health coaching becomes one of the most rapidly growing roles in the private and corporate sector and within...
Read MoreVitamin D Deficiency: Irrational Exuberance?
By Integrative Practitioner Staff By Alan R. Gaby, MD This article was adapted from Dr. Gaby’s textbook, Nutritional Medicine (www.doctorgaby.com). During the past decade it has become clear that vitamin...
Read MoreIodine Deficiency: A Public Health Crisis
By Integrative Practitioner Staff By Chris D. Meletis, ND Iodine is a trace element required by the body for an increasing number of identified physiologic functions. This element belongs to...
Read MoreSeasonal Allergies: An Integrative Approach to Atopic Disorders
By Integrative Practitioner Staff by Lawrence D. Rosen, MD, founder of The Whole Child Center Springtime brings us sunshine, flowers, and unfortunately for more than 60 million people in the United...
Read MoreMaking New Connections: The Gift of Neuroplasticity
By Integrative Practitioner Staff by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM With the statute of limitations having long expired, I can now describe my first experiences in learning about the human...
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