Computers, television, handheld devices risk factors for insomnia?
By Bill Reddy, LAc, DiplAc Chronic insomnia can lead to serious problems. We consolidate memories, heal our bodies, generate stem cells, remove neurotoxic waste products, and mitigate pro-inflammatory cytokines when...
Read MoreBrain mechanism regulates body weight, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Chronic low-grade inflammation and increased serum levels of the cytokine interleukine-6 (IL-6) accompany obesity, but for brain-produced IL-6, the mechanisms by which it controls energy balance and...
Read MoreMaking the hormone replacement therapy decision
By Katherine Shagoury Do mid-life women need to be medicated for menopause, asked Joel Evans, MD, at the 2019 Integrative Healthcare Symposium in New York City? Some say yes, while...
Read MoreInsulin resistance, obesity, impairs cognition, study says
By Integrative Practitioner Staff Obesity can break down the protective blood-brain barrier, resulting in problems with learning and memory, according to a new study published in The Journal of Neuroscience....
Read MoreScientists develop new potential “brain training” therapy
By Katherine Shagoury Less than one hour of brain training with neurofeedback could strengthen neural connections and communication among brain areas, according to a new study by researchers at the...
Read MoreNew study shows why heart failure patients experience depression
By Katherine Shagoury Heart failure patients often struggle with depression and impaired thinking, and a new study by researchers at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, may explain why....
Read MoreGrains and “leaky brain”
By Katherine Shagoury Grain consumption poses a threat to the brain and nervous system, said Peter Osborne, DC, DACBN, PSCD, at the 2019 Integrative Healthcare Symposium in New York City....
Read MoreVirtual reality shows promise for neurological disorders
By Katherine Shagoury Virtual reality could be a useful tool for treating patients with neurological disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and Parkinson’s disease, according to a recent study from the...
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