The role of the vagus nerve
By Robert Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, FAKTR The vagus nerve, or the tenth cranial verve, is the longest cranial nerve. In Latin,...
Read MoreA nutritional approach to adrenal fatigue
By Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP Adrenal fatigue is not accepted as a valid diagnosis by the conventional medical community but is nevertheless affecting many of our clients. In my...
Read MoreLesser known adaptogens and their unique properties
By Carolina Brooks, BA, IFMCP Adaptogens are a group of herbs and natural compounds that enhance adaptive response to resist the harmful effects, and adapt to stress more efficiently. These...
Read MoreNarrative therapy in integrative healthcare practice
By Julie Luzarraga Each patient we work with has their own unique story. Before they walk through the clinic doors, patients have whole lives with complicated variables that influence their...
Read MoreTCM perspective and treatment for dizziness and vertigo
Photo Cred: Freepik By Melissa Carr, BSc, DrTCM Dizziness might describe a sensation of light-headedness, feeling faint, being unsteady or off balance (disequilibrium), a false sense of motion or spinning...
Read MoreNutrition-related management of pediatric insulin resistance in the inpatient psychiatric setting
By Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP Childhood obesity rates have skyrocketed and now affect nearly one in five children and adolescents in the United States. Obesity is the main cause...
Read MoreMindfulness-based stress reduction for gestational hypertension
By Nancy Gahles Women are diagnosed with gestational hypertension when they have high blood pressure that develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy. It is uncomplicated hypertension in that there is...
Read MoreValue in identifying pre-clinical Alzheimer’s disease
By Ken Sharlin Integrative practitioners have long embraced the idea that effective treatment of illness should be at the root cause level. Therefore, we often begin with the gut, even...
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