Love 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...
Read MoreUsing routine as a therapeutic strategy
By Catherine Darley, ND Having minimal routine and “going with the flow,” seems to have a certain popular cache nowadays. But creating structure in day-to-day life helps make the circadian...
Read MoreEnhancing mental performance and brain health with nootropic and nervine herbs
By Carolina Brooks, BA, IFMCP I see numerous practitioners as patients. They eat clean, engage in regular detox protocols, and religiously engage in stress management techniques. But some feel their...
Read MoreTalking with your patients about anxiety
By Julie Luzarraga Anxiety has become so common in our society that it is easier than ever to miss the signs and symptoms. Comments like “that makes me so anxious”...
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