Why Antidepressants Should be Personalized
By Irene Yeh The physiological side effects of antidepressants can present differently in each individual patient, including weight gain and blood pressure disturbance. These side effects can lead to greater...
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Red Light Associated with Lowered Risk of Blood Clots
Photo Cred: Collab Media/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge Emerging research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC highlights a surprising connection between light exposure and blood clot...
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E-Book Excerpt: How to Assess Patients with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Photo Cred: ViewStock/Shutterstock By Melissa Carr, BSc, DrTCM Many practitioners spend most of their time with assessment and each person has their preferred approach. Some will start with the chief...
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Exercise Boosts Short-Term Memory in Older Adults for up to 24 Hours, Study Finds
Photo Cred: NDAB Creativity/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge Physical activity offers more than just immediate cognitive benefits, according to a new study from University College London (UCL). Researchers found that...
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Case Study Excerpt: Creating a Sleep Protocol for Patients with Chronic Pain
Photo Cred: Shutterstock/Stock-Asso By Natural Medicine Journal Sandra is a 43-year-old living with her husband and two school-age children in a New England suburban neighborhood. She is an executive at...
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Vitamin D Supplementation Decreases Blood Pressure in Older Overweight People, Research Suggests
Photo Cred: Oksana Mizina/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society suggests that vitamin D supplementation may help reduce blood pressure in...
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Assessing Patients: A Nutrition Guide for Integrative Practitioners
Photo Cred: Prostock-studio/Shutterstock By Integrative Practitioner Staff With a foundational knowledge, practitioners can begin to work with patients. The first step is to assess their needs, goals, and current health...
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Health and Wellness Coaching: How to Help Patients Determine Goals
Photo Cred: Dasha Petrenko/Shutterstock By Integrative Practitioner Staff Once a patient has identified what they would like to focus on in their healing plan, have them brainstorm what they specifically...
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