Products of omega-3 fatty acid metabolism may have anticancer effects, study shows
By Katherine Shagoury A class of molecules formed when the body metabolizes omega-3 fatty acids could inhibit cancer’s growth and spread, according to a new study by University of Illinois...
Read MoreNew study could change the way we think about obesity and health
By Katherine Shagoury Researchers at York University’s Faculty of Health have found that patients who have metabolic healthy obesity but no other metabolic risk factors do not have an increased...
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An Introductory Nutrition Guide for Integrative Practitioners
Nutrition is the backbone of integrative medicine. A patient’s diet can affect not only weight and body composition but, as a growing body of research shows, it can play a...
Read MoreStudy finds gut microbiome related to cardiovascular fitness
By Katherine Shagoury Cardiovascular fitness may determine the health of the gut microbiome, according to a new study published in the latest issue of the International Journal of Sport Nutrition...
Read MoreHow to support your gut flora
By Robert Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, FAKTR The bacteria that live in your gut are key to your good health. You want...
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What the heck is the Pegan Diet?
By Katherine Shagoury When Mark Hyman, MD, director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine and author of FOOD: What the Heck Should I Eat?, was asked to describe his...
Read MoreGut bacteria markers could indicate early liver disease
By Katherine Shagoury Chemical compounds produced by the bacteria in our gut could be used to spot the early stages of liver disease, according to new research. The findings, published...
Read MoreBitters: A secret weapon for better digestion
By Lisa Akers Digestive health has been a focus in the integrative healthcare community for a while now. Practitioners look closely at the digestive system, as it is the foundation...
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