Encouraging patients in meaning and purpose for positive living
By Lorraine Gahles-Kildow, PhD To have the personality trait or state of openness allows us to avail ourselves of new experiences and new possibilities. These types of people love learning,...
Read MoreThe roles of the integrative mental health provider
By Julie Luzarraga Practicing in an integrative setting as a mental health provider requires the practitioner to diversify their skill set and develop flexibility in how we work with patients....
Read MoreCompassion, the new healthcare intelligence
By Nancy Gahles The seeds of change in conscious evaluation of educational competency were planted by Daniel Goleman, author and journalist, who proffered to the public in his book, “Emotional...
Read MoreStress has combined impact on hormones and health, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Adults with high levels of stress who also had stressful childhoods are more likely to show hormone patterns typically associated with negative health outcomes, according to a...
Read MoreWHO latest ICD includes Traditional Chinese Medicine
By Katherine Shagoury The 11th revision of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD) will include Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for the...
Read MoreIdaho regulates naturopathic doctors
By Katherine Shagoury Governor Brad Little (R-ID) signed legislation last evening allowing naturopathic doctors (NDs) in the state of Idaho to obtain licensure. The House Bill 244 creates a licensing...
Read MoreNew study shows how motivation affects nutrition, diet
By Katherine Shagoury Individuals with a positive mindset are more likely to eat healthfully, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, which was...
Read MoreMindfulness could improve positive body image, study finds
By Katherine Shagoury Awareness of internal body signals can affect the way individuals see themselves, according to a new study by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, England, and...
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