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Palmitoleic Acid: An Omega-7 Fatty Acid for Inflammation & Metabolic Wellness
Although the omega-3, 6, 7 and 9 category of fatty acids has grown consistently over the past few decades—and the worldwide market for fatty acids will grow from nearly $13.5 billion in 2018 to $17.5 billion by 20231—the public and the dietary supplement industry know the least about the value of the omega-7 fatty acids. ...
Where the Spirit Meets the Gut
Treating IBS and IBD with ayurvedic strategies. Digestive concerns are often one of the classic reasons that bring patients into our clinics each year. Whether from an auto-immune angle, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, or for those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms and non-specific food intolerances, the naturopathic doctor remains one the ...
INM Launches MD DO Advisory Board in Conjunction With Launch of Naturopathic White Paper
In development for more than three years, the naturopathic profession has launched a white paper that provides supporting evidence for the profession’s significant and unique contributions to preventive, whole person care and models of integrative clinical practice. This white paper, “Naturopathic Physicians as Whole Health Specialists, The Future is Whole Person Health Care,” was officially ...
Dana Childs and Cyndi Dale
Dana Childs Website: https://danachildsintuitive.com Instagram: @danachildsintuitive Cyndi Dale Website: https://cyndidale.com Instagram: @cyndidaleenergy Cyndi Dale is an internationally renowned author, speaker, healer and the author of nearly 30 books about energy medicine and spirituality. Her books are published in more than 18 languages and many have won nationally acclaimed awards. In addition, she has worked with ...
Addressing Patient Treatment Adherence: Barriers and Top Solutions
As with many practitioners who practice a comprehensive system of medicine that includes dietary modification, lifestyle interventions and dose-dependent clinical nutrition and botanical medicine, treatment adherence is a common concern for me that can limit the effective management and treatment of chronic conditions, leading to poor outcomes and increased health care costs for my patients. ...
New White Paper From the Institute for Natural Medicine Shines Light on Primary Care
One of the reasons that I entered naturopathic medical school was to become part of the solution to an underperforming health care system. I was inspired to join the ranks of NDs in delivering whole-person, preventive therapies and natural medicine. Imagine if that transformation were integrated into primary care with conventionally trained doctors and allied ...
Capsanthin, Zeaxanthin & Cryptoxanthin: The “Other” Carotenoids for Eye Health
If I asked you to name an important carotenoid for eye health, you’d likely say “lutein,” and you’d be right—but only partially. While lutein is certainly the most well-know of the ocular carotenoids, there are others that play vital roles as well. These include capsanthin, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin. This article will focus on the value ...
Turning to Turmeric: Potential Health Benefits of Oral and Topical Use
Turmeric has a long history of use in cooking, medicine and cosmetics. For centuries, cultures in India have used this spice as a staple for their cuisine. It has long been valued for its beautiful golden color and aromatic flavor. Turmeric also holds an important place in traditional herbal medicinal practices. Included in the manifold ...
Matthew Fogel, CannaCore, The Green Elephant
Matthew Fogel is a board-certified family nurse practitioner, an entrepreneur, business owner and published author. He graduated from Simmons University in Boston, MA with a master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner. Fogel is the co-founder of CannaCore, a company dedicated to cannabis focused education and patient empowerment. He is a fierce advocate for cannabis ...
Maximizing Immunity: What Can You Do to Make the Most Your Immune Health?
Some are suggesting that the interest in immune system health is here to stay, and I agree. The pandemic has ignited an interest in preventing illness, and the best way to achieve this goal is to have a strong immune system. What Exactly Does the Immune System Do in Your Body? The immune system is ...
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