Naturopathic strategies for ulcerative colitis
Photo Cred: Maddi Bazzocco/Unsplash By Carolina Brooks, BA, IFMCP When I start working with an ulcerative colitis patient, they usually aren’t well. These patients are often experiencing severe fatigue, urgency,...
Read MoreFive strategies to strengthen patient circadian rhythms
Photo Cred: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels By Catherine Darley, ND, Catherine Darley, ND Several years ago, during the winter holiday break, I had the unique opportunity to stay in a rustic log cabin from...
Read MoreDiagnosing IBD with Traditional Chinese Medicine disease patterns
Photo Cred: Alleksana/Pexels By Melissa Carr, BSc, DrTCM While inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), from Crohn’s disease to ulcerative colitis, are varied and complex, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) describes several patterns...
Read MoreHelping patients navigate the complex world of hemp
Photo Cred: Crystalweed Cannabis/Unsplash By Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP As a registered dietitian, I love sharing the power of plants with my patients. Plants are a lifeline to longevity...
Read MoreEvaluating cough through Traditional Chinese Medicine lens
Photo Cred: Cottonbro/Pexels By Melissa Carr, BSc, DrTCM Coughing in public has gotten a lot more complicated. It doesn’t matter if it’s allergies, a smoker’s hack, or food that went...
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Your 2020 integrative healthcare holiday gift guide
Photo Cred: Courtesy Photos By Katherine Shagoury It’s that time of year again. The time for celebration, good tidings, and lights all aglow. And, of course, Integrative Practitioner’s annual holiday gift...
Read MoreIntegrative therapies for piriformis syndrome
Photo Cred: Polina Tankilevitch/Pexels By Bill Reddy, LAc, DiplAc Piriformis syndrome and sciatica are common among patients, though conventional treatments offer limited solutions. Patients diagnosed with piriformis syndrome may benefit...
Read MoreTeaching patients to stop racing mind for restful sleep
Photo Cred: Annie Spratt/Unsplash By Catherine Darley, ND Many patients have intrusive thoughts during sleep time. This can occur after a stressful day, an eventful period in life, or could be...
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