Research finds music effective in reducing anxiety before anesthesia
By Katherine Shagoury Music is a viable alternative to sedative medications in reducing patient anxiety prior to an anesthesia procedure, according to a Penn Medicine study published in the journal Regional...
Read MoreFamily relationships may affect asthma outcomes for children, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Positive family relationships could help youth to maintain good asthma management behaviors even in the face of difficult neighborhood conditions, according to a new study by researchers...
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 MoreMatcha tea may reduce anxiety, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Drinking Matcha tea powder and extract have the potential to reduce anxiety, according to a new study published in the Journal of Functional Foods. Matcha is the...
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 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...
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What makes a mental health provider an integrative practitioner?
By Julie Luzarraga For mental health providers to offer value to an integrative team, they need to understand what makes a mental health provider integrative. Medical providers who use an...
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