Developing successful strategic plans for integrative healthcare practices
By John McCormack Many integrative healthcare practices are relying on strategic planning to reach their organizational goals. With a strategic plan in place, integrative health professionals can understand opportunities and...
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Study explores impact of intermittent fasting on female hormones
By Avery St. Onge A recent study examined the effects of intermittent fasting on pre- and post-menopausal obese women and their hormone levels. Previous research has shown intermittent fasting as...
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Short bursts of vigorous activity associated with longevity
Photo Cred: Mart Production/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A recent study found that 15 minutes of vigorous activity each week was linked to a reduced risk of death. The study...
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Integrative Approaches to Long COVID
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data in June 2022 showing that more than 40 percent of adults in...
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Vitamin D deficiency associated with premature death, study finds
Photo Cred: Oleksandr Pidvalnyi/Pexels By Avery St. Onge New research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) found those with vitamin D deficiency may be at a higher risk for...
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How to bolster immunity and improve gut health
Robert Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, FAKTR, joins Integrative Practitioner associate editor, Avery St. Onge, to discuss ways to optimize immunity through dietary...
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New imaging technology may help advance whole person health
By Avery St. Onge Total-body positron emission tomography (PET) provides a holistic view of all the body’s organs, that may lead to a better understanding of health issues and improve...
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Improving surgical outcomes with perioperative acupuncture
Photo Cred: Thirdman/Pexels By Bill Reddy, LAc, DiplAc Surgical interventions can be viewed as controlled car accidents, depending on what tissues and structures are involved. Both entail somatic and visceral...
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