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Persistent Symptoms Post-COVID (Long Hauler’s) Is Optional!
Now, with the first waves of the COVID-19 battle done and the casualties counted, we are realizing that it is time to focus on the people who didn’t die—but who also don’t completely recover. Many infections trigger chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia (CFS/FMS). COVID is simply one of dozens, even after mild infections. Although estimates ...
Can a Simple Mineral Deficiency Really Promote Anxiety?
A look at the role of magnesium and mood. Many people struggle with varying degrees on anxiety throughout their lives. Sometimes anxiety is acute, like the feeling you might get if you are running late for an important meeting. This type of anxiety typically resolves itself, without outside intervention. Other forms of anxiety can be ...
Steven Washington, Recovering You: Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction
Steven Washington is the author of Recovering You: Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction. As a former professional dancer who performed on Broadway in Disney’s The Lion King, his love of movement inspired him to become the highly acclaimed Qigong and Pilates teacher that he is today. Washington said he lives a joyful ...
Research Update: Tongkat Ali for Aging Males, Aging Females & Young Athletes
In June of 2018 Vitamin Retailer (Natural Practitioner’s sister publication) published my article, “Tongkat Ali: Herbal Medicine for Sexual Dysfunction, Increased Testosterone and Male Fertility.” This particular article focused the effects of the herbal medicine tongkat ali on sexual health related issues in men—especially aging men. In this article, I’ll present new research on tongkat ...
INM Responds to NIH Requests on Determinants of Whole-person Health and ODS Strategic Planning
The Institute for Natural Medicine recently responded to two requests for information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH has established a focus on Whole Person – Whole Health for its research initiatives, which we referenced in both of our responses. The first request was from the NIH National Center for Complementary and ...
Joseph Keenan, MD
Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota Department of Family Practice and Community Health Associate Professor, University of Minnesota Department of Food Science and Nutrition Former Director of the Family Practice Residency Program and the University of Minnesota Geriatrics Fellowship Program. Dr. Joe Keenan has been doing research, focusing primarily on preventive cardiology, for more than 35 ...
The Use of AHCC in the Treatment of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States. There were about 43 million HPV infections in 2018, many among people in their late teens and early 20s.1 Furthermore, there are an estimated 5.5 million new cases each year.2 ...
Restorative Sleep Is Critical For Your Patients’ Health
These days, missing out on a good night’s sleep is, unfortunately, not that unusual for anybody. We’ve all experienced those stressful days or weeks when we can’t seem to slow down enough to get the rest and restorative sleep we need. I think many patients fall into that category, too, and probably have been struggling ...
Walking the Seasons
How ayurveda’s approach to seasonal medicine can influence naturopathic medicine. As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues, with new variants continuing to demand practitioners and public to pivot, it is time to return to the roots of our medicine to be of most service in this ever-evolving time. As has been true since time immemorial, natural ...
Adora Winquist, Author and Plant and Vibrational Medicine Expert
Author and expert in the fields of plant and vibrational medicine, Adora Winquist is a visionary in the nascent arena of Quantum Alchemy, an evolutionary transformative path for self-mastery, which facilitates healing at the DNA level. She intertwines the divine knowledge and ancient wisdom of esoteric philosophy, psycho spiritual dynamics, essential oil and energy medicine ...
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