Articles by Shari Barbanel
Bastyr University Researcher Launches Program for Those With Parkinson’s Disease
In 2014, Dale Bredesen, MD, demonstrated reversal of cognitive decline in an Alzheimer’s population using a comprehensive, personalized therapeutic program.* Bastyr University researcher Laurie Mischley, ND, MPH, PhD thinks a similar approach can also be applied to Parkinson’s disease (PD). “There are plenty of established strategies for slowing, and even reversing, PD,” said Dr. Mischley. “Most ...
AMA House of Delegates Approves Resolution to Help De-stigmatize Obesity
The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates has approved a resolution authored by the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) that seeks to de-stigmatize obesity and improve obesity treatment by educating physicians to engage in a non-biased dialogue. The resolution encourages physicians and health care providers to use Person-first language in all discussions, resolutions and reports ...
AANP & INM Releases FAQ For Consumers
Naturopathic medicine emphasizes prevention and self-healing, treating each person holistically to establish optimal health. This is according to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), which has released a new FAQ for consumers on the definition and focus of naturopathic medicine, in partnership with the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM). The FAQ describes naturopathic medicine’s ...
AOMA to Join Bastyr Community
Bastyr University has announced that AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine will become the AOMA College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine within the University. The relationship was unanimously approved by Bastyr’s Board of Trustees and AOMA’s Board of Governors. “Our institutions share a common mission and vision—to transform the health and well-being of our communities ...
Take a Coffee or Tea Break to Protect Your Liver
Chronic liver diseases rank as the 12th cause of death worldwide and many of these disorders are associated with unhealthy lifestyles. Conversely, a healthier lifestyle can help prevent or reverse liver disease. Liver-related mortality is closely related to the development of cirrhosis, the final consequence of progressive fibrosis, i.e. scarring of the liver resulting from ...
Zinc May Hold Key to Fighting Liver Disease
New research from the Westmead Institute’s Storr Liver Centre (Australia) in collaboration with the Centre for Virus Research and Kirby Institute has shown that serum zinc may benefit liver disease in a way we never expected. The study, led by Dr. Scott Read and Associate Professor Golo Ahlenstiel, demonstrated that zinc naturally inhibits the inflammatory ...
AHPA Issues Good Herbal Compounding and Dispensing Practices White Paper
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has issued a white paper to guide qualified practitioners who compound herbal formulations for clients based on one-on-one consultations. The Good Herbal Compounding and Dispensing Practices white paper is a free resource to help acupuncturists, herbalists, naturopaths and other adequately trained professionals use best practices when compounding and dispensing ...
The CDF and NASPGHAN Announce Clinical Guide for Pediatric Celiac Disease
The Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) announce the release of the NASPGHAN Clinical Guide for Pediatric Celiac Disease, an easy-to-use and convenient decision tree tool to assist health care professionals in the diagnosis and management of pediatric celiac disease patients. The Clinical Guide may be ...
Exercising Can Protect the Brain From Alzheimer’s Disease
The evidence is clear. Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, says a panel of researchers and not-for-profit leaders, led by University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Okanagan campus. The researchers also confirmed that regular physical activity may improve the performance of daily activities for people afflicted with Alzheimer’s. “As there is ...
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, NUNM and NHC Receive $1.9M State Grant From OHA
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has awarded a total of $1,904,400 to Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) Health Centers and Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) to provide health care services during 2017 to more than 4,000 children and teens in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington and Yamhill counties, who are currently ineligible ...
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