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Stephanie Venn-Watson, DVM, MPH, Author and Expert on C15:0
[email protected] www.discoverc15.com Stephanie Venn-Watson, DVM, MPH, is a veterinary epidemiologist, author of The Longevity Nutrient, and the world’s leading expert on C15:0—the first essential fatty acid discovered in more than 90 years. Formerly with the WHO (World Health Organization) and U.S. Navy, she holds 70-plus patents, has 80-plus peer-reviewed publications, and is co-founder/CEO of Seraphina ...
Confronting the Threat to Natural Medicine Education
Facing Major Challenges Under Proposed Federal “Do No Harm” Regulation With review from the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges, Association of Colleges of Chiropractic, and the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. Natural medicine professions face one of the most severe federal regulatory threats in recent history. In fact, the professions are currently ...
Beyond Capsules, Tablets & Gummies: Alternative Dosage Forms for Dietary Supplements
In the dietary supplement industry, capsules and tablets represent the largest share of the supplement market, accounting for about 40–50 percent of total combined sales. Gummies hold the next top position, while powders dominate in the sports/functional supplement market. While all of these are viable, time-tested dosage forms for dietary supplements, they are not the ...
Building a Scalable Clinical Research Infrastructure for Whole-person Health
A common question for those unfamiliar with the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) is: What exactly do we do? Our mission—to bring whole-person health mainstream—is straightforward to state, but the strategies and projects that advance it are varied. One that we are making great strides with is our clinical outcomes research initiative. As an educational ...
Treating Metabolic Syndrome With Botanicals in Your Practice
One of the biggest challenges that many patients face is metabolic syndrome. This clustering of disease factors, including high blood pressure, imbalanced cholesterol levels, elevated triglycerides, high blood sugar, and unhealthy weight is one of the major health issues of our time. Fortunately, while recommendations for lifestyle and dietary changes may be necessary for some ...
From Infancy to Teenagers
Integrative and holistic approaches to maintain children’s health. According to Grand View Research, the global children’s dietary health supplements market is expected to reach a valuation of more than $6 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6 percent from 2026-2033. The report shows, especially in the post-pandemic world, that ...
Living a Longer, Better Life
Diet and lifestyle factors can help your patients maintain vitality and functionality in old age—or even extend their lifespan. Healthy aging and longevity are becoming a growing priority for the expanding population of older adults in the United States, and even younger adults are looking at ways to set themselves up for better health in ...
Finding Relief Naturally: Supplements for Pain & Inflammation
Trends, key ingredients and lifestyle changes that may help. Acute pain vs. chronic pain: Is it a chicken and egg scenario? Does one lead to the other? And do either or both lead to chronic disease? One thing is for sure: more individuals in America are seeking help for their pain symptoms, whether at their ...
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