Why I Got in to Integrative Medicine—Share Your Story
By Katherine Shagoury A few weeks ago, I was recording a podcast for Integrative Practitioner when I found myself asking the interviewee how they got in to integrative medicine. I...
Read MoreNew technology turns inflammation on and off, affecting body clock in mice
By Katherine Shagoury Inflammation, which is the root cause of autoimmune disorders including arthritis, Type 1 diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, and Crohn’s disease, has unexpected effects on body clock function...
Read MoreEconomic impact of excess weight now exceeds $1.7 trillion
By Katherine Shagoury The impact of obesity and overweight on the U.S. economy has eclipsed $1.7 trillion, an amount equivalent to 9.3 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product, according...
Read MoreConsequences-focused cognitive training may promote healthier habits
By Katherine Shagoury Interventions aimed at reducing unhealthy behaviors often focus on retraining people’s mental associations, but a series of studies suggests that showing people the consequences of the behaviors...
Read MoreComplementary approaches such as meditation help patients manage chronic pain
By Katherine Shagoury Complementary practices such as meditation and mindful breathing helped patients manage chronic pain and in some cases reduced the need for medication such as opioids, according to...
Read MoreGut microbiota of infants predicts obesity in children
By Katherine Shagoury Evaluating the gut microbiota of infants may help identify children who are at risk for becoming overweight or obese, according to results from a recent study published...
Read MoreRegular exercise should be part of cancer care for all patients
By Katherine Shagoury Including exercise or sport as part of cancer care can significantly improve symptom management, quality of life and fitness during and after treatment, French researchers have concluded...
Read MoreRefined fiber in processed food could have negative health effects, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Adding highly refined fiber to processed foods could have negative effects on human health, such as promoting liver cancer, according to a new study by researchers at...
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