Why I Got in to Integrative Medicine—Share Your Story
By Katherine Shagoury A few weeks ago, I was recording a podcast for Integrative Practitioner when I found myself asking the interviewee how they got in to integrative medicine. I...
Read MoreShould supplemental probiotics (or certain strains?) be avoided in patients with Crohn’s disease?
By Leah Linder, ND The microbiome of patients with Crohn’s disease is known to be different than healthy controls. This difference is frequently called dysbiosis. The fecal microbiota in patients...
Read MoreIs there a particular probiotic that is better for anxiety and depression?
By Leah Linder, ND The gut-brain axis refers to the bidirectional communication network between the central and autonomic nervous systems and the intestines. Gut-brain communications are mediated by the immune...
Read MoreNew technology turns inflammation on and off, affecting body clock in mice
By Katherine Shagoury Inflammation, which is the root cause of autoimmune disorders including arthritis, Type 1 diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, and Crohn’s disease, has unexpected effects on body clock function...
Read MoreEconomic impact of excess weight now exceeds $1.7 trillion
By Katherine Shagoury The impact of obesity and overweight on the U.S. economy has eclipsed $1.7 trillion, an amount equivalent to 9.3 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product, according...
Read MoreConsequences-focused cognitive training may promote healthier habits
By Katherine Shagoury Interventions aimed at reducing unhealthy behaviors often focus on retraining people’s mental associations, but a series of studies suggests that showing people the consequences of the behaviors...
Read MoreComplementary approaches such as meditation help patients manage chronic pain
By Katherine Shagoury Complementary practices such as meditation and mindful breathing helped patients manage chronic pain and in some cases reduced the need for medication such as opioids, according to...
Read MoreGut microbiota of infants predicts obesity in children
By Katherine Shagoury Evaluating the gut microbiota of infants may help identify children who are at risk for becoming overweight or obese, according to results from a recent study published...
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