Vitamin D research review identifies issues, suggests solutions in placebo use
By Katherine Shagoury Nutrition supplementation research does not have guidelines around the use of placebo groups in clinical trials, posing ethical issues, according to a review conducted by Leigh Frame, PhD,...
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Study says meat protein is unhealthy, but protein from nuts and seeds is heart smart
By Katherine Shagoury A study conducted by researchers in California and France found that meat protein is associated with a sharp increased risk of heart disease, while protein from nuts and seeds...
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Integrative medicine in the care of elders: Interview with author-clinician Mikhail Kogan, MD
By John Weeks by John Weeks, Publisher/Editor of The Integrator Blog News and Reports Editor’s note: This analysis article is not edited and the authors are solely responsible for the content. The views and opinions...
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App-based acupressure may offer relief from menstrual pain, study says
By Katherine Shagoury App-based self-acupressure may achieve a sustained reduction in menstrual pain, according to a new study by researchers from the Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin. The experiment, published in the American Journal of...
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Sulfur amino acid restriction could amount to new dietary approach, requires further research
By Katherine Shagoury The longevity and health improvements seen in animals on sulfur amino acid-restricted diets could translate to people, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers who recently...
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New Cedars-Sinai integrative clinic led by medical doctor-naturopathic doctor team
By John Weeks by John Weeks, Publisher/Editor of The Integrator Blog News and Reports Editor’s note: This analysis article is not edited and the authors are solely responsible for the content. The views and opinions...
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What makes a mental health provider an integrative practitioner?
By Julie Luzarraga For mental health providers to offer value to an integrative team, they need to understand what makes a mental health provider integrative. Medical providers who use an...
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Study finds regular meditation has long-lasting effect on attention span
By Katherine Shagoury Regular and intensive meditation sessions over the course of a lifetime could help a person remain attentive and focussed well into old age, according to an extensive...
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