New study describes how poor oral health may worsen gut inflammation
Photo Cred: Superkitina/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which included Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and afflicts an estimated 3 million adults in the United States, may be...
Read MoreTailored integrative approaches for Lyme disease
Photo Cred: Erik Karits/Pexels By Wendy Pecoraro, MSN, APRN, DipACLM As we enter the summer months, tick season is upon us, especially for those in the endemic areas of New...
Read MoreHelping patients recover with ongoing support
Photo Cred: Kelli Tungay/Unsplash By Carolina Brooks, BA, IFMCP As the world slowly begins to reopen amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many patients are seeking advice from their practitioners...
Read MoreNew paradigm of insulin resistance
Photo Cred: Jaelynn Castillo/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Insulin resistance is much different than conventionally taught, said Jason Fung, MD, during the virtual 2020 Institute for Functional Medicine Annual International Conference....
Read MoreHigh blood pressure linked to mortality risk from COVID-19
Photo Cred: Welcomia/Freepik By Katherine Shagoury Patients with high blood pressure have a two-fold increased risk of dying from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) compared to patients without high blood pressure,...
Read MoreCoronavirus may change patient appointments permanently, researchers say
Photo Cred: Vlada Karpovich/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has prompted many medical centers to switch from in-person appointments to telemedicine visits. For some hospitals, video visits may...
Read MoreNew national poll shows increase in self-care since COVID-19
Photo Cred: Carolyn V/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Most U.S. adults say they will be more mindful about practicing self-care regularly following the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a new...
Read MoreReview aims to translate probiotic research into practical primary care guidelines
Photo Cred: Karolina Grabowska/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury A new study published in the Journal of Family Practice summarizes the latest evidence on using probiotics for a variety of specific health...
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