Navigating the Hormonal Impacts of Intermittent Fasting for Women
Photo Cred: Kmpzzz/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge Intermittent fasting (IF) is among the most common strategies for weight loss. It’s been shown to improve not just weight but also metabolic...
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Case Study Excerpt: Treating Type 2 Diabetes with Lifestyle Medicine
Photo Cred: Kateryna Novikova/Shutterstock By Integrative Practitioner Staff Patient Information: Sonya is a 46-year-old woman who works as the head baker at a bakery she owns with her husband in...
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Case Study Excerpt: An Integrative Health Coach Approach to Supporting Behavioral Change
Photo Cred: Ekaterina Markelova/Shutterstock By Integrative Practitioner Staff Patient Information Stephanie is a 39-year-old single mother living in Los Angeles, California, with her four-year-old son. She works as a bank...
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Mediterranean Diet May Help Reduce Risk of Cognitive Decline in Older People
Photo Cred: Serhat KINAY/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge New research indicates that following a Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline in older adults. The study,...
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14-hour Fasting Increases Energy and Mood, Lowers Hunger
Photo Cred: Kreminska/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge Limiting food intake to a ten-hour window daily, with a 14-hour fast, was associated with higher energy and mood and decreased hunger, according...
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New Research Shows Prebiotic Diet Influences Food Decision-Making for Weight Loss
Photo Cred: Nina Firsova/Shutterstock By Karolyn Gazella Appetite control is the main mechanism of action for most prescription anti-obesity drugs today. However, there are significant adverse events with these drugs....
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When It Comes to Diet Quality, Snacking Habits Often Overshadow Healthy Meal Choices
Photo Cred: Dmytrenko Vlad/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A new study finds that one in four people reverse the benefits of nutritious meal choices with unhealthy snacking, highlighting the importance...
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Produce Prescriptions May Lead to Better Heart Health
Photo Cred: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge Produce prescription programs were associated with increased consumption of fruits and vegetables as well as reduced blood sugar, body mass index, glucose levels,...
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