Natural Practitioner Magazine
Ayurvedic Strategies for Back to School
As the summer comes to an end, we turn our attention to the changing seasons and of course, the full swing of the back-to-school season. In ayurveda, as autumn sets in, it is characterized by the ascension of the Vata energy as the dominant energy expressed by nature. Vata energy is considered a combination of ...
AHCC for Immunity, HPV, COVID-19 and Lyme Disease
In October of 2022, Natural Practitioner published my article, “The Use of AHCC in the Treatment of Human Papillomavirus (HPV).” In this article, I’m also going to review the value of this nutraceutical for HPV, but in addition, I’ll be discussing AHCC’s value for immune function, COVID-19 and Lyme disease as well. Let’s start with ...
Evidence-based Uses of Standardized Black Seed Oil
Although public and industry awareness of the health/wellness benefits of black seed oil (BSO) has only gained traction in the last few years, this botanical ingredient has seen some very quick growth with an estimated global market size of $18 million in 2021, and expectations to expand at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of ...
Michael J. Shea, PhD
Michael J. Shea, PhD received an MA in contemplative psychotherapy at Naropa University in 1986 and he received a doctorate from the Union Institute in Somatic Psychology and Medical Anthropology in 1995. His postdoctoral work is teaching and integrating human embryology into body knowing. As a result of his morbid obesity upon leaving military service ...
Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022
FDA Will Have Extensive Authority to Regulate Cosmetics Under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. 321(i), “cosmetics” are defined as “articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering the appearance ...
INM Launches Integrative Medicine Lecture Series With Whole-person Pain Care
In June 2021, the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) created an interdisciplinary Advisory Board to truly deliver on the promise of a new model of integrated whole health. The professional community must begin effectively collaborating. To help in this regard, the INM built the advisory board over the next year, focusing on integrative-minded medical doctors ...
Practitioner Roundtable—Continued
In the August 2023 print issue of Natural Practitioner (NP), an expert panel of practitioners talked trends they are noticing, technology news, patient- and self-care, as well as the future of complementary and integrative health. Here is a continuation of what they had to say. Participants: Jeff Anshel, OD, FAAO, Author of Smart Medicine for ...
Children’s Health: From Immunity to Mental Wellness
Many parents are entrusting natural practitioners with their children’s health; here are some products and approaches for practitioners to consider implementing in their practices. One of the most crucial concerns for parents is keeping their children healthy. And many parents are turning toward the naturopathic and homeopathic industries for products. “Parents are in control of ...
Practitioner Roundtable
Participants: Jeff Anshel, OD, FAAO, Author of Smart Medicine for Your Eyes (Second Edition), Kapaa, HI, https://cvconsulting.com/ Dr. Nicole Avena, Princeton, NJ, www.drnicoleavena.com Michael Edson, MS, LAc, New Paltz, NY, www.naturaleyecare.com Marc Grossman OD, LAc, New Paltz, NY, www.naturaleyecare.com Jason Napuli, DC, Adjunct professor at Logan University and Chief of Chiropractic and Complementary & Integrative ...
What’s New in the World of Biotics & Enzymes
The microbiome’s relationship with health continues to prove powerful, and biotics and enzymes can help your patients/clients to support long-term homeostasis. Your patients seem to love them. Probiotics (and related pre-, syn- and post-) are perceived as powerful for health promotion. According to ADM Outside Voice consumer research, 58 percent of global consumers see a ...
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