Possible Traditional Chinese Medicine formula for post-traumatic stress and addictions
Photo Cred: Bundo Kim/Unsplash By Melissa Carr, BSc, DrTCM In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the body and mind have always been thought of an inseparable continuum. As a result, physical,...
Read MoreA naturopathic approach to resolving migraines and headaches
Photo Cred: Marcus Aurelius/Pexels By Carolina Brooks, BA, IFMCP Over the last year, I’ve seen an increase in patients coming in with unbearable headaches and migraines. Many of the cases...
Read MoreSupporting patient values in behavior change
Photo Cred: Polina Zimmerman/Pexels By Integrative Practitioner Staff The first health and behavior coaching visit can be overwhelming for both the provider and the patient. The patient may or may...
Read MoreAn integrative nutrition approach to anxiety and depression
Photo Cred: Nutriciously/Unsplash By Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP I recently had a patient who contacted me desperate for help with managing significant digestive distress after meals. She reported she...
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NCCAOM CEO discusses trends in acupuncture, integrating in medical teams
Photo Cred: Ryutaro Tsukata/Pexels By Bill Reddy, LAc, DiplAc Mina Larson, MS, MBA, CAE, chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), has...
Read MoreSeven tips for adopting a practitioner self-care practice
Photo Cred: Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury It is now more than ever crucial for healthcare providers to adopt a self-care practice. In integrative medicine, practitioners frequently prescribe self-care to their...
Read MoreTraditional Chinese Medicine specific approach to liver health and disease
Photo Cred: Cottonbro/Pexels By Melissa Carr, BSc, DrTCM While most practitioners recognize the liver’s role in helping to remove toxins from the body, it’s often forgotten that the liver performs...
Read MoreHow to address Epstein-Barr virus reactivation with natural approaches
Photo Cred: Anna Shvets/Pexels By Carolina Brooks, BA, IFMCP I have seen a massive surge of viral reactivation in patients who are experiencing long-term effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19),...
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