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Focusing on Fibromyalgia
Natural practitioners can help their patients with fibromyalgia address the symptoms head on. Fibromyalgia has been recognized by physicians since the early 1800s, but it wasn’t until 1981 when the first scientific study confirmed that its symptoms were found in the body, according to Fibrocenter.com. Soon after, in 1990, the American College of Rheumatology composed ...
Better Weight Management
Multi-pronged and holistic approaches help tackle the complexities of weight loss. The percentage of U.S. adults who are obese continued to trend upward in 2014, reaching 27.7 percent. This is up more than two percentage points since 2008 and is the highest obesity rate Gallup and Healthways have measured in seven years of tracking it. ...
The Dangers of Lingering Lyme
Lyme disease can be a challenging adversary for physician and patients alike. Often misdiagnosed and with no definite guidelines or vaccine for treatment, Lyme disease can be a dangerous and lingering infection. And while a vaccine is currently under development, if left untreated, Lyme disease can allow the bacteria to travel through the bloodstream and ...
What Women Want
Supplement manufacturers toss the one-size-fits-all and opt for condition-specific products for women. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, as of 2011, there are more than 150 million females in the U.S., representing more than half of the population. And in terms of supplementation in relation to women’s health, a national 2007 survey from ...
A Beautiful Mind
Proper nutrition, lifestyle choices fuel cognitive health. With aging, comes normal changes in cognition…and the desire to slow the process for those most affected. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, three specific changes in cognitive health as we age include, reduced processing speed, greater tendency to be distracted and reduced capacity ...
A Path to Healthy Digestion
A healthy digestive system may be the key to overall wellness. Healthy digestion is essential. It is as simple as that. When the body is under digestive distress, a person may encounter symptoms, such as abdominal pain and discomfort, bloating, heartburn, constipation or diarrhea. Digestive issues can result from a number of factors, including eating ...
Boosting Immune Health
On the whole, the immune system does a remarkable job of defending against disease-causing microorganisms. But sometimes it fails: A germ invades successfully and makes one sick. “More than 170,000 Americans die each year from infectious diseases caused by pathological agents from bacteria, viruses and fungi. In spite of immunization and medical advances, the rising ...
Developing Patient Adherence
Practitioners can lead their patients to the water of theraputic compliance and make them drink. Although the words “compliance” and “concordance” are sometimes useful in the medical field, the term “adherence” is being increasingly used. It comes from the Latin word “adhaerere”, which means to cling to, keep close or remain constant. According to Merriam ...
Keeping Hearts Beating Strong
Integrative practitioners can help turn tables on cardiovascular disease. February is the one month out of the year devoted to healthy beating hearts and to raising awareness of heart health. Studies suggest that integrative medicine can play a key role in the battle against cardiovascular disease (CVD), which has long been and still is America’s ...
CAM Forecast 2015
Natural Practitioner (NP) convened a panel of experts to discuss this movement toward a more shared practice and asked them their thoughts on what 2015 might hold as the CAM model continues to move in that direction. Participants include: • Emily M. Gonzalez, ND, Senior Scientific Development Associate, Life Extension • Gillian Hanson, ND • ...
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