Ketamine may offer safe, effective alternative to opioids
By Katherine Shagoury Intravenous, low-dose ketamine (LDK) is as effective as intravenous morphine in the control of acute pain in adults in the emergency department (ED), according to a study to be...
Read MoreEnvironmental scientists call for sustainable “flexitarian” diet
By Katherine Shagoury A flexitarian diet may be an integral solution for climate change, water supply, and pollution, according to a recent study published earlier this month in the Nature...
Read MoreLooking beyond the quick fix
By Lisa Akers Chronic illness is a health crisis. Our modern conventional medical system has evolved to handle acute care exceptionally well. We’ve developed advanced treatments for injuries, infections, and...
Read MoreGene mutation points to new way to fight chronic conditions
By Katherine Shagoury Researchers say they have discovered a gene mutation that slows the metabolism of sugar in the gut, giving people who have the mutation a distinct advantage over...
Read MoreAsthma may make young people more susceptible to health problems later in life, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Toddlers with asthma are more likely to become obese children, according to an international study led by USC scientists. The finding is a turnabout for children’s health...
Read MoreCall for Contributors: Practitioners, Share Your Experiences with Our Community
By Katherine Shagoury Integrative Practitioner is currently seeking experienced integrative providers and practitioners from all backgrounds to join our team of expert contributors. We are looking for enthusiastic community members...
Read MoreVitamin D supplements may promote weight loss in obese children
By Katherine Shagoury Vitamin D supplements may promote weight loss and reduce risk factors for future heart and metabolic disease in overweight and obese children, according to research presented at...
Read MoreStudy shows cancer targets the microbiome, thrives on glucose
By Katherine Shagoury Cancer needs energy to drive its out-of-control growth. It gets energy in the form of glucose, in fact consuming so much glucose that one method for imaging...
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