Nutrition-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...
Read MoreLove as caring in the healthcare relationship
By Lorraine Gahles-Kildow, PhD When we encourage love and connection in our patients, it feeds the soul, spirit, and their physical and mental health. Some positive psychologists see love as...
Read MoreIntegrative tools for healthy mood
By Julie Luzarraga One of my favorite things about being a psychotherapist in an integrative healthcare setting is teaching people ways in which they can actively participate in improving and...
Read MoreNutritional considerations for dry eye syndrome symptom management
By Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP Nutritional intervention in the management of chronic disease is well-established and commonly recommended. However, using nutrition related strategies to manage the symptoms of eye...
Read MoreHarnessing the power of medicinal mushrooms in patient practice
By Carolina Brooks, BA, IFMCP My first foray in working with medicinal mushrooms was when I was still studying. I was looking for natural compounds to help me improve my focus and...
Read MoreAllergic rhinitis and quality of life
By Nancy Gahles Although allergic rhinitis, hay fever, and seasonal allergies may not be life threatening, nor last for more than a month or two, it certainly can drag a...
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