Articles by Shari Barbanel
NUNM Names Dr. Joshua Goldenberg Associate Director of the Helfgott Research Institute
Dr. Joshua Goldenberg has been named the new associate director of the Helfgott Research Institute at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM, Portland, OR). “Taking on this leadership position is a unique opportunity for which I am extremely grateful,” said Dr. Goldenberg, who earned his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from Bastyr University in 2013. “It will ...
Catching Up on Sleep on Weekends May Lower Heart Disease Risk by Up to 20 Percent
The demands of the working week, often influenced by school or work schedules, can lead to sleep disruption and deprivation. However, new research presented at ESC (European Society of Cardiology) Congress 2024 shows that people that ‘catch up’ on their sleep by sleeping in at weekends may see their risk of heart disease fall by ...
Kim Shapira, MS, RD
Kim Shapira, MS, RD is a celebrity dietitian, nutritional therapist and author, with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Tulane University and a Master’s degree in Human Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition from Boston University. Shapira has spent more than 25 years helping people lose weight and keep it off (with a giant emphasis on ...
Sonoran University Launches Nationwide Presidential Search
The Sonoran University of Health Sciences (Tempe, AZ) Board of Trustees has launched the national search for its next president in preparation for the departure of Dr. Paul Mittman, who will be retiring in June 2025 after 25 years as president and CEO of the institution. The new president is expected to begin their tenure in ...
CRN Responds to Study Claiming Six Botanicals Cause Liver Damage
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) responded to a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) claiming six popular herbal supplement ingredients (turmeric, green tea extract, Garcinia cambogia, black cohosh, red yeast rice and ashwagandha) are potentially “hepatotoxic.” Contrary to misleading headlines from the study, there is no evidence that these findings expose any ...
NUNM Names Dr. Heather Zwickey as Vice President of Research and Academic Excellence
The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) has named Dr. Heather Zwickey, professor and founding director of the Helfgott Research Institute, as its vice president of research and academic excellence. In her new leadership role, Dr. Zwickey will now serve as chief academic officer for NUNM overseeing the School of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies and the ...
Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Prevented By Diet and Exercise, Study Says
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland is the first in the world to show that a healthy diet and regular exercise reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes even in individuals with a high genetic risk. In other words, everyone benefits from lifestyle changes, regardless of genetic risk. Type 2 diabetes is ...
Sonoran University Announces New Financial Aid Option for Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Sonoran University of Health Sciences (Tempe, AZ) has announced that it has received Title IV Financial Aid approval for students interested in enrolling in the institution’s new School of Mental Health, which will house Sonoran’s innovative and highly anticipated new Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program. The program, now scheduled to launch in ...
Protocol for Life Balance Named 2024 Corporation of the Year by AANP
Protocol for Life Balance (PFLB), NOW Health Group’s practitioner brand, was honored by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) as the 2024 Corporation of the Year at the AANP National Conference in Chicago, Il, July 11-13. PFLB also hosted a tour for members of AANP at their manufacturing facility in Bloomingdale, IL, demonstrating first-hand the ...
National Chiropractic Health Month to Promote Musculoskeletal Health for Aging Well
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and doctors of chiropractic nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) this October with the theme “Plan for a Strong Healthspan.” The campaign will raise awareness of the importance of a strong musculoskeletal (MSK) system for healthy aging as well as the benefits of chiropractic care. Our lifespan is ...
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