Articles by Shari Barbanel
Eating More Fruit and Vegetables Linked to Less Stress, Study Finds
Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with less stress, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU, Australia) that was published in Clinical Nutrition. The study examined the link between fruit and vegetable intake and stress levels of more than 8,600 Australians aged between 25 and 91 participating in the ...
CBDistillery and Releaf App Partner to Study Efficacy of CBD and CBN in Addressing Stress and Sleep Issues, Seeking Volunteers
In partnership, CBDistillery (Denver, CO) and Releaf App have announced that they are recruiting 1,000 volunteers to conduct two studies to evaluate the efficacy of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabinol (CBN) in assisting participants with their stress and sleep, as potential alternatives to over-the-counter and prescription medicines. CBDistillery will provide participants, at no cost in the stress study, ...
NANP Announces First of Its Kind: Certified Dietary Supplement Professional Credential
The National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) recently announced the launch of its Certified Dietary Supplement Professional (CDSP) credential, a new and unique certification/credential for the holistic nutrition field of professionals. CDSP is the first of its kind to standardize the necessary education and exam rigor for professionals who work in the dietary supplement industry. ...
Greg Sazima, MD
1899 E. Roseville Pkwy., #100 Roseville, CA 95661 Phone: (916) 995-0593 Email: [email protected] Website: www.practicalmindfulnessbook.com Greg Sazima, MD is a psychiatrist, educator and author based in Northern California. He teaches physicians-in-training at Stanford’s Family Medicine Residency Program. His new book, Practical Mindfulness: A Physician’s No-Nonsense Guide to Meditation for Beginners, is available now. Q: What ...
Poor Iodine Levels in Women Pose Risks to Fetal Intellectual Development in Pregnancy
An increasing number of young women are at increased risk of having children born with impaired neurological conditions, due to poor iodine intake. Dietary changes, including a growing trend towards the avoidance of bread and iodized salt, as well as a reduced intake of animal products containing iodine can contribute to low iodine levels. A ...
MUIH Holds Annual Integrative Health Research Symposium
Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) recently held its sixth annual research symposium, highlighting the research of the University’s students, faculty and alumni. This year’s symposium included presentations and posters from a range of integrative health disciplines, featured award recipients, and was held virtually through both live and asynchronous activities. Keynote speaker Ian Coulter presented ...
ACHS Alumna Cindy Ross Recognized With 2021 DEAC Outstanding Graduate Award
Cindy Ross of Orange Beach, AL, will be honored as the Distance Education and Accrediting Commission (DEAC) 2021 Outstanding Graduate at the American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) virtual graduation ceremony. The DEAC Outstanding Graduate of the Year award celebrates the achievements of distance education students who have demonstrated academic excellence and consistent commitment to society ...
Logan University Partners with UH Connor Integrative Health Network for Student Training
Logan University (Chesterfield, MO) has announced a clinical training affiliation with University Hospitals (UH) Connor Integrative Health Network in Cleveland, OH. The partnership was established through Logan graduate David Vincent, DC (’91), Buoncore Family Endowed Director of Chiropractic Medicine at UH Connor Integrative Health Network. Dr. Vincent was responsible for introducing chiropractic to the UH organization and has ...
INM Introduces New Collaborative Multi-modality Medical Board
The medical profession is at a critical crossroads as the public gains greater awareness, acceptance and desire for integrative therapies. This means the professional community must begin collaborating to meet the need. The Institute for Natural Medicine (INM), a non-profit 501-(c)(3) that works to educate the public about and increase access to naturopathic medicine, is ...
DHA Supplement May Offset Impact of Maternal Stress on Unborn Males
Neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and schizophrenia disproportionately affect males and are directly linked to early life adversity caused by maternal stress and other factors, which might be impacted by nutrition. But the underlying reasons for these male-specific impacts are not well understood. Researchers from the University of Missouri School (MU) of Medicine and the MU ...
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