Orthorexia: A Unique and Complex Eating Disorder on the Rise
Photo Cred: Pormezz/Shutterstock By Karolyn Gazella Orthorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that many people are unaware of and can be challenging to treat. A systematic review and meta-analysis featuring...
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E-Book Excerpt: Developing Nutrition Protocols for Adrenal Dysfunction
Photo Cred: siam.pukkato/Shutterstock By Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP Adrenal fatigue is not accepted as a valid diagnosis by the conventional medical community but is nevertheless affecting many of my...
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Q&A: The Brain-Gut-Vagina Axis and How It Impacts Women’s Health
Photo Cred: Meeko Media/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge After learning about the brain-gut connection some ten years ago, Betsy Greenleaf, DO, FACOOG, FACOG, MBA, started to wonder how the concept...
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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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