NP Features
Naturally Negating Neuroinflammation
Inflammation is a common component of a lot of chronic illnesses. But the idea of neuro inflammation is a relatively new concept, according to Leonid Ber, MD, senior medical scientist with the practitioner-specific Protocol For Life Balance, a division of Illinois-based NOW Foods.“Neuro inflammation started gaining attention because it attempted to explain the commonalities between ...
Natural Alternatives In Renal Health
Practitioners must be able to recognize and respond to kidney disease, which may range from mildly uncomfortable, to excruciatingly painful, to deadly.The National Kidney Foundation reports that 26 million Americans— one in nine adults—have kidney disease, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD), and many more are at risk.The good news is that when CKD ...
Stress: A 21st Century Health Concern
A little bit of stress is a healthy and normal part of everyday life. But too much stress, from today’s financial concerns, long workweeks and not getting enough sleep, can start to cause wear and tear on the body. According to the American Institute of Stress, 75 to 90 percent of primary care doctor visits ...
A Natural Approach To GI Inflammation
Botanicals provide sound solutions for patients’ gastrointestinal issues.The father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, once said, “All disease begins in the gut.” That statement couldn’t be truer today. Scientists refer to the gut as the body’s “second brain” as more than half of the body’s nerve cells are located in the gut. Further, approximately 70 percent ...
Testing For Diagnosis & Functional Solutions
Innovative testing providers aid practitioners in their search for effective and efficient personalized treatments for their patients.Rameek Singh Bhogal, BS, DC, DABCI, has been in private chiropractic practice for 11 years. For the first five years, he cared for patients as most chiropractors do, correcting spinal subluxations utilizing a number of technique approaches with a ...
Examining Anti-Aging
Americans are living longer than ever before and the number of older adults in the U.S. is growing. Many seniors live active, healthy lives, but there’s no getting around one thing: as we age, our bodies and minds change. A challenge for practitioners in the coming years will be maintaining the health of this increasing ...
The Blueprint For A Healthy Heart
Improving cardiovascular health often requires major lifestyle and dietary changes—ones that practitioners must simplify for their patients.Eric Ding, PhD, a nutritionist and epidemiologist at the Harvard School of Public Health, believes the reason why cardiovascular health continues to erode in the United States is that its obstacles and ill effects span a lifetime.Maybe the person ...
Finding A Natural Hormonal Balance
Hormones are chemicals that send signals between cells in the body, regulating everything from a person’s blood pressure to how well they sleep at night. These physiological messengers are produced throughout the body, and through their communication with our organs and one another, they help maintain a balance designed to keep a person happy and ...
Sleeping Easy
As more Americans struggle with getting a good night’s rest, practitioners are encouraging both lifestyle changes and supplements to help them achieve that goal.Sleep is a critical biological function that influences a wide variety of physiological processes. Sleep deficiency can affect mood and the ability to make memories and learn, but it also affects metabolism, ...
Process Of Elimination
Natural steps for detoxification provide tools to enhance the body’s own processes—or aid in a more aggressive approach.Natural detoxification is not a new concept: the use of herbs, minerals and other organic ingredients as a means of cleansing the body has been practiced for centuries and by cultures worldwide.But detoxification is a natural process that ...
Don't Miss Out!
Industry Professionals
Stay Informed!
Stay informed about the latest health, nutrition, and wellness developments by signing up for a FREE subscription to Natural Practitioner magazine and digital newsletter.
Once subscribed, you will receive industry insights, product trends, and important news directly to your doorstep and inbox.
