Natural Practitioner Magazine
Nutrition for Aging Bones and Muscles
People of all ages want support for their musculoskeletal health. In 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated about 1.71 billion people have musculoskeletal issues worldwide. “Musculoskeletal conditions are the leading contributor to disability worldwide, with low back pain being the single leading cause of disability in 160 countries,” WHO said in the report. A ...
10 Tips to Improve Your Practice in 2024
Navigating an integrative health care practice resembles maneuvering through a maze. From the intricacies of hiring, marketing and managing taxes, accounting and insurance, to the dynamic nature of back-office operations, it’s an undeniable juggling act. However, amid these challenges, the core objective remains clear—ensuring the well-being and satisfaction of our patients. Rather than succumbing to ...
The Institute for Natural Medicine: Celebrating 30 Years of Impact
In a world marked by challenges and constant change, the endurance of a nonprofit for three decades is a testament to its resilience and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact. As the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) is midway through our 30th Anniversary year, I would like to take a moment to celebrate the ...
Synergism Among Nutraceuticals: Black Seed Oil, Omega-3, Astaxanthin & More
I previously wrote an article on “Evidence-Based Uses of Standardized Black Seed Oil” for the June 2023 issue of Vitamin Retailer (Natural Practitioner’s sister publication). In that article, I highlighted the research demonstrating the effectiveness of black seed oil (BSO) standardized for its thymoquinone content. In this article, I’m going to take it a step ...
Shuvendu Sen MD MS FACP, Vice-Chair/Faculty, Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Shuvendu Sen, MD, is director, medical education and associate program director, Internal Medicine Residency Program at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Meridian Hackensack University. Dr. Sen has been named to America’s Best Physicians and has received the Oscar E. Edwards Award from the American College of Physicians, as well as many national and regional awards for ...
Beyond Birthdays: Decoding Biological Age with Epigenetics and Innovative Testing
Last year I looked up the phrase “biological age” one time, that’s all it took and from then on I was inundated with ads, seemingly at every website I visit, extolling the endless benefits of the “most advanced” biological age tests and accompanying supplements that all promise to “turn back the hands of time” and ...
Catching Zzz’s Naturally
How lifestyle habits and natural supplements may improve sleep and relaxation. Eating well. Drinking lots of water. Exercise and rest. All of these are important elements of health promotion. But what if rest isn’t as easy to get as one would like? According to statistics by the Sleep Foundation, Americans struggle to get good, quality ...
Changing Lifestyles for a Healthier Heart
Regardless of age, everybody can keep their hearts healthy. The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. It transports oxygen and nutrients throughout the body while also expelling carbon dioxide and other waste products. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading ...
Weight a Minute!
It’s that time of year—weight is atop most minds. Here’s how to help your clients gain wellness and esteem while losing fat pounds. It is almost always the top resolution each year—“I will lose some weight and get into better shape.” But typically, resolutions are abandoned before Feb. 1, with holdouts quitting before March. People ...
Are We All Addicted to Sugar?
Most of us can remember the early 2000s low fat diet trend that stemmed from the 70s—where anything labeled as low fat was a green light to consume. Fat had been demonized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and other important medical groups because of its supposed negative impact on heart health, and these groups ...
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