Articles by Shari Barbanel
NCNM Receives $3,092,898 for NIH Research Grants
The National Institutes of Health (NCNM, Portland, OR), through the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), has awarded $3,092,898 to the Helfgott Research Institute at NCNM for two five-year complementary integrative health (CIH) research grants. The new grants will provide funding for studies involving mindfulness-based stress reduction for people with multiple sclerosis; ...
MHICN Collaborates on Innovative Study Focused on Methylation and Patient Outcomes
The Metagenics Healthcare Institute for Clinical Nutrition (MHICN, Gig Harbor, WA) recently announced an expanded clinical research program in collaboration with Erasmus Medical Center and ErasmusAGE (Rotterdam, the Netherlands). This project will expand the current work on cardiometabolic and women’s health issues to now include nutrigenomic and epigenomic influences on the health status in both ...
OCOM Announces Interim President
The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) recently announced the selection of Trustee Deborah Howe, PhD, FAICP as interim president, pending the retirement of current President Michael J. Gaeta, EdD after his 10 years of service to OCOM. Dr. Howe has served on the OCOM Board of Trustees since 1998 and brings visionary leadership, extensive ...
Next Generation Health & Wellness Resort to Open in Santa Fe
Located in Santa Fe, NM, Sunrise Springs Integrative Wellness Resort announced that it will open in August 2015. Located on 70 acres, Sunrise Springs offers an integrative spa and therapeutically-designed programming for those seeking healthy living, rejuvenation, and greater meaning and connection in their lives. Guests are invited to pause and decompress in a restorative environment ...
NCNM to Introduce New Doctoral Program in Chinese Medicine
The National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM, Portland, OR) will introduce its newest degree program in Fall 2015, the Doctor of Science in Oriental Medicine (DSOM). The DSOM is an accredited, four-year professional doctoral program that integrates modern biomedical science into a comprehensive framework of ancient Chinese medical science and philosophy to achieve enhanced clinical ...
Industry Supports Those Affected by Nepal Disaster
On April 25, 2015 a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, which has reportedly killed more than 7,500 people and injured more than 14,500. Hundreds of thousands of others were left homeless when entire villages were flattened, and hundreds more are still considered missing. In addition, aftershocks and a continued risk of landslides may cause even more ...
Integrative Healthcare Event Launching in Canada
Diversified Communications has announced the launch of a Canadian-based integrative healthcare event. The Integrative Healthcare Symposium (IHS) Canada, as it’s titled, will be taking place October 23-24, 2015 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North in Ontario, Canada. IHS Canada is one of the most anticipated events of the year and will provide a clinically relevant, ...
IHS Accepting 2016 Proposals
Integrative Healthcare Symposium (IHS) is currently accepting proposals from those who are interested in presenting at the 12th annual conference to be held February 25-27, 2016 at the New York Hilton Midtown, NY. Integrative health care practitioners and professionals across all disciplines are encouraged to submit proposals. This year IHS is open to gathering proposals ...
Cyrex Laboratories Launches Panel To Measure Reactivity to 180 Food Antigens
Cyrex Laboratories (Phoenix, AZ) has launched its innovative Array 10, a multiple food immune reactivity screen. Array 10 is the most innovative immune reactivity food panel on the market, according to the company. The result of 30 years of scientific development, Array 10 features 10 advanced proprietary technologies by Cyrex. First, unlike other labs, Array ...
Emerson Ecologics Announces First Annual Conference for Integrative Health Care Practitioners
Emerson Ecologics (Manchester, NH) has announced its first annual conference, IGNITE: The Business of Better Medicine. The conference will provide integrative health care practitioners with the necessary business knowledge to develop a thriving and fulfilling practice. Scheduled for November 13-15, 2015 at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in San Diego, CA, the conference ...
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