Controlling food intake isn’t always a conscious decision, study suggests
Photo Cred: Estrada Anton/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A new study found that visual food cues impact both conscious and unconscious behavior, indicating that dietary guidance alone may not be...
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Performing acts of kindness may decrease symptoms of depression
Photo Cred: Dmytro Zinkevych/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A recent study found that performing acts of kindness improved the overall wellbeing of people with depression and anxiety. The investigation,...
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Study explores changes in gut microbiota of those with multiple sclerosis
By Avery St. Onge A recent study found that patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) have different intestinal bacteria than those without the disease. In addition, the research suggested that the...
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Integrative Practitioner’s top articles of 2022
By Avery St. Onge Another year has come and gone. As we welcome 2023, Integrative Practitioner is reflecting on our most popular articles of 2022. In doing so, we gain...
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Study says a third of long COVID patients suffer persistent smell loss
By Avery St. Onge New research indicated that persistent smell loss was one of the most common symptoms of long COVID, experienced by nearly one third of long COVID patients...
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Common food dye may trigger inflammatory bowel diseases
By Avery St. Onge A recent study identified Allura Red food dye as a potential trigger for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The study...
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Physical activity associated with improved depressive symptoms in children and adolescents
By Avery St. Onge A recent study found that physical activity interventions were linked to a significant reduction in depressive symptoms in children and adolescents, indicating that physical activity may...
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Approaching substance use disorder (SUD) with integrative therapies
Photo Cred: Luna Vandoorne/Shutterstock By Brittany Vargas Substance use disorder (SUD) is a multi-faceted condition that requires a multi-faceted approach to treatment, according to Ravi Chandiramani, ND, naturopathic physician, founder...
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