Managing child mental illness with mindfulness meditation
By Katherine Shagoury Mindfulness meditation—practices which often include body relaxation, mental imagery, breathing practice, and mind-body awareness—have been used to aid in stress-reduction and promotion of health and well being...
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Top 10 IntegrativePractitioner.com news and commentary of 2016
By Katherine Shagoury From homeopathy to Ayurveda, we brought readers around the world of integrative medicine with the issues and trends relevant to you, your patients, and your practice. Integrative...
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Targeting pain with alternative treatment
By Katherine Shagoury Chronic pain is a common problem. According to the National Institutes of Health, chronic pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. Chronic pain...
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Practicing safe medicine during pregnancy
By Nancy Gahles by Dr. Nancy Gahles, DC, CCH, RSHom(NA), OIM The healthcare industry knows little about the effects of most medications during pregnancy, according to the The Center for Disease...
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National Center for Homeopathy responds to recent FDA, FTC actions
By John Weeks by John Weeks, Publisher/Editor of The Integrator Blog News and Reports The National Center for Homeopathy (NCH) typically convenes practitioners and consumers to educate the value of these medicines...
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Ashwagandha could offer knee pain intervention alternative, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Ashwagandha, a powerful herb used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, is known for its immune-boosting and restorative benefits. In fact, it’s commonly referred to as “Indian ginseng” and...
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Major acupuncture managed care plan reports positive “triple aim” outcomes
By John Weeks by John Weeks, Publisher/Editor of The Integrator Blog News and Reports The U.S. medical industry is currently based on “volume” rather than “value,” a fact that is at the center...
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Research finds holistic medicine aids breast cancer treatment
By Katherine Shagoury Women undergoing treatment for breast cancer often experience sleep disturbances from hot flashes. While common medications for these symptoms come with side effects, new research shows that...
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