Survey shows psoriasis patients frequently turn to alternative medicine
By Katherine Shagoury Patients with psoriasis frequently use complementary or alternative therapies to treat their symptoms, according to a new survey by dermatologists from the George Washington University (GW) and...
Read MoreBehavioral intervention focus of preventative services task force recommendation for obesity-related mortality
By Katherine Shagoury The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its updated recommendations on weight loss to prevent obesity-related mortality in adults, according to an announcement last week by...
Read MoreTwo hours in nature key dose for health, wellbeing
By Katherine Shagoury Spending at least two hours a week in nature may be a crucial threshold for promoting health and wellbeing, according to a new study published in the journal...
Read MoreWorld Health Organization defines “burnout” as official medical diagnosis
By Katherine Shagoury Burnout is now an official medical diagnosis, according to the 11th revision of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD). The...
Read MoreKeys to provider stress reduction and thriving practice
By Katherine Shagoury Providers in functional and integrative medicine are in a unique position, said Georgia Tetlow, MD, ABOIM, ABPMR, CWSP, at the 2019 Institute for Functional Medicine Annual International...
Read MoreUsing psilocybin for anxiety, depression, addiction
By Katherine Shagoury There is therapeutic potential in psilocybin, said Roland Griffiths, PhD, at the 2019 Institute for Functional Medicine Annual International Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Psilocybin is the...
Read MoreMindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement for stress, pain, and addiction
By Katherine Shagoury The opioid crisis is the greatest threat to public health faced by this generation, said Eric Garland, PhD, LCSW, at the 2019 Institute for Functional Medicine Annual...
Read MoreTalking with your patients about anxiety
By Julie Luzarraga Anxiety has become so common in our society that it is easier than ever to miss the signs and symptoms. Comments like “that makes me so anxious”...
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