What integrative providers need to know about medicinal cannabis
By Katherine Shagoury We need to end the stigma around cannabis use, said Carey Clark, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, at the 2019 Integrative Healthcare Symposium in New York City. The endocannabinoid...
Read MoreMindfulness tool to decrease stress in caregivers of veterans, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Mindfulness therapy may be an effective way of mitigating the stress experienced by spouses and other informal caregivers for military veterans, according to a new study by...
Read MoreStudy shows beneficial effects of acupuncture on post-traumatic stress
By Katherine Shagoury Acupuncture intervention shows promise as a complementary approach to improving both psychological and pain symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a natural disaster, according to...
Read MoreEncouraging 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...
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