Articles by Shari Barbanel
NIH Commits $7 Million to Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research
Scientists at the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research (PCCR), along with partner organizations, received a $1.46 million award from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health and the Office of Research on Women’s Health at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The award (UG3-AT009761) funds a two-year research planning project to address the short-term ...
Logan University Welcomes Largest Class in 10 Years
Missouri-based Logan University has enrolled its largest incoming class in a decade as 142 students in the Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program began first-trimester classes on September 6, 2017. An additional 210 students enrolled in the College of Health Sciences programs, including doctorate of health professions education, and master of science degrees in health informatics, ...
Free TuneUpDocs Medical Program Introduces New Paradigm for Medical ‘Checkups’
Having a regular health checkup may be a good idea, but it’s tied to an outmoded approach to wellness. Looking to see if you have “it” yet—“it” being some deadly disease. In reality, checkups rarely offer anything that actually helps a person feel better. Research published over the last two years has even suggested that ...
Yoga, Meditation Improve Brain Function and Energy Levels, Study Shows
Practicing brief sessions of Hatha yoga and mindfulness meditation can significantly improve brain function and energy levels, according to a new study from the University of Waterloo. The study found that practicing just 25 minutes of Hatha yoga or mindfulness meditation per day can boost the brain’s executive functions, cognitive abilities linked to goal-directed behavior ...
NUNM School of Graduate Studies to Launch Master of Science in Ayurveda
The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) announced the launch of its newest accredited graduate-level program, the Master of Science in Ayurveda (MScA). The program will be offered to concurrent/dual-degree students in winter 2018 and as a standalone program to licensed clinicians in all medical disciplines in fall 2018. Savita Rajukar, MD, PhD, ND (India), ...
ACPM Releases New Medical Education Course on Culinary Medicine
The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) has released a new continuing medical education (CME) course on culinary medicine, the clinical practice of helping patients use nutrition and good cooking habits to restore and maintain health. The online course—now available for 1.5 CME as an elective of the Lifestyle Medicine Core Competencies Program for physicians ...
NUNM Appoints Dr. Glenn Smith as Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM, Portalnd, OR) has appointed Glenn C. Smith, EdD, to the position of associate vice president of Student Affairs and dean of students. Dr. Smith is a college administrator and educator with more than 30 years of experience, marked by progressively increased responsibility in positions dedicated to student affairs and ...
NPA Responds to Findings of New Study on Cancer Risk Among Smokers Taking Vitamin B Supplements
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has rejected a study by researchers blaming vitamin B use by male smokers for an increased risk of cancer. Dan Fabricant, PhD, president and CEO of NPA pointed to environmental factors and tobacco use as the more likely cause for increased cancer risk. Dr. Fabricant is a former head of ...
Richard van Breemen named director of Linus Pauling Institute at OSU
Oregon State University (OSU) has named Richard van Breemen as the director of the university’s Linus Pauling Institute. Dr. van Breemen, professor of pharmacy at the University of Illinois at Chicago, will succeed Balz Frei as director and endowed chair of the institute, which studies the role of vitamins and other micronutrients in enhancing health ...
The Chopra Center Launches Ayurvedic Breast Massage Treatment
The Chopra Center, the premier provider of experiences, education, teacher trainings and products that improve the health and well-being of body, mind and spirit, has launched the ayurvedic breast massage treatment, one of the most effective and nourishing ways to maintain healthy breast tissue and musculature before potential issues arise, and a way to heal ...
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