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Reema Datta
Reema Datta is the author of The Yogi’s Way: Transform Your Mind, Health and Reality. Datta first learned yoga and ayurveda from her mother and grandmothers, as well as her grandfather, who wrote several books on Vedic philosophy. After receiving her master’s from the London School of Economics, Datta worked for the United Nations before ...
Pediatrics Council Offers Diplomate Prep on Learn ACA
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics has launched its 2025-2026 hybrid program cohort on Learn ACA to prepare doctors of chiropractic for the pediatrics diplomate certification exam. The 300-hour program blends online and in-person learning, enabling individuals to complete coursework at their own pace. The in-depth program is designed to provide chiropractors ...
ABC Launches HerbTV on YouTube
As part of its ongoing educational mission for consumers, academia, industry, media and government, the nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) has announced the official launch of ABC’s YouTube channel, HerbTV. HerbTV from the ABC on YouTube.com is the home of more than 180 educational videos on medicinal herbs and related health and wellbeing content and ...
Vitamin D Matters During First Trimester
Low vitamin D levels in the first trimester of pregnancy are associated with higher rates of preterm birth and decreased fetal length, according to a new study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences. This research provides evidence that early pregnancy or even preconception may represent critical time points for intervening ...
Drinking Ketones Improves Heart Health, Study Suggests
Drinking ketones improves heart health, a new small-scale study from the University of Portsmouth (U.K.) has found. This is the first time people with type 2 diabetes have been given a drink with ketone esters—a supplement that is meant to plunge your system into ketosis—to monitor the effect on the heart. Ketosis is the metabolic ...
Vitamin D and Omega-3s May Help Slow Down the Aging Process
Many people would like to delay or even stop the aging process. Previous clinical studies have shown that a reduced calorie intake can slow down the aging process in humans. Taking vitamin D or omega-3 fatty acids has also shown promising results in slowing biological aging in animals. However, it was unclear whether these measures ...
American Chiropractic Association Elects 2025 Leadership Team
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) installed new leadership during its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The ACA Board elected Marcus Nynas, DC, of Billings, MT, as president and Kris Anderson, DC, MS, of Grand Forks, ND, as vice president for the 2025-2026 term. In addition, the ACA House of Delegates elected three members to join ...
Logan University Brings Symposium 2025 Back to Campus
Chiropractors and health science professionals are invited back to Logan University’s campus (1851 Schoettler Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63017) this spring for the Symposium 2025. Taking place May 1-3, this year’s Symposium offers engaging learning opportunities, exciting social events and the chance to connect with peers and industry professionals. This is the university’s tenth year hosting Symposium. “We are ...
American Chiropractic Association Presents 2025 Annual Awards
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) presented its 2025 Annual Awards on Jan. 24, during its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The awards recognize doctors of chiropractic and other individuals for their exceptional service, achievement, and/or leadership within the chiropractic profession. Marcus Nynas, DC, of Billings, MT, received ACA’s highest honor, the Chiropractor of the Year ...
Sonoran University of Health Sciences Appoints Dr. Lise Alschuler as New President
Sonoran University of Health Sciences (Tempe, AZ) announced the appointment of Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, MBA, as its new president and CEO, effective July 2025. Dr. Alschuler, a leader in integrative medicine and distinguished naturopathic physician, is the institution’s fourth president and first female president, and succeeds Dr. Paul Mittman who is retiring after 25 ...
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