Evidence base for yoga practice
By Katherine Shagoury Everyone should practice yoga, said Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee, founders of Urban Zen Integrative Therapy, and recipients of the Visionary Award, at the 2019 Integrative...
Read MorePTSD is not independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by itself does not explain the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published today in the Journal of the...
Read MoreStudy shows optimism associated with lower pain after deployment
By Katherine Shagoury Many veterans experience chronic pain after deployment. For U.S. Army soldiers, higher levels of optimism are associated with lower odds of reporting pain, according to a new...
Read MoreCertain medicinal cannabis formulations pose risk for cardiovascular disease patients, study says
By Katherine Shagoury As marijuana legalization sweeps North America, use of the substance has been on the rise, and the public’s attitude is shifting. An increasing number of people believe...
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#61 – Integrative medicine role in suicide prevention
James Greenblatt, MD, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the public health crisis of suicide, as well as a genetic, biological, and psychosocial model for understanding and preventing...
Read MoreHealthy diet can ease symptoms of depression, study says
By Katherine Shagoury A recent analysis of data from almost 46,000 people has found that weight loss, nutrient boosting, and fat reduction diets can all reduce the symptoms of depression....
Read MoreMedical cannabis relieves symptoms in children with autism, study shows
By Katherine Shagoury Cannabis as a treatment for autism spectrum disorders appears to be a well-tolerated, safe, and effective option to relieve symptoms including seizures, tics, depression, restlessness, and rage...
Read MoreAcupressure relieves long-term symptoms of breast cancer treatment, study finds
By Katherine Shagoury Acupressure could be a low-cost, at-home solution to a suite of persistent side effects that linger after breast cancer treatment ends, according to a new study published...
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