Natural Practitioner Magazine
The Benefits of a Gluten-free Diet
The popularity of following a gluten-free diet has increased significantly in the past few decades.1 Most restaurants and grocery stores now offer a variety of gluten-free options, and the popularity of other diets like paleo and keto, which limit gluten intake, are also gaining momentum. Why has gluten free become so prevalent when only about ...
Pepper Oil Extract/Beta-Caryophyllene: A Non-cannabis Phytocannabinoid for Pain and Inflammation
If you live in the United States today, there is a good chance that you’ve heard of phytocannabinoids—at least THC and CBD. If you are part of the dietary supplement/natural products industry, it would be near impossible for you not to have heard of phytocannabinoids. Likewise, you almost certainly have heard the myriad claims being ...
Simple, Gentle Ways to Detox for a Better You
It is that time of year when it seems like every health magazine and website is promoting detoxification. As a health care provider, I think a lot about how to guide patients through the process. And let’s face it, we could all stand to shed some toxins. But some of what I see recommended on ...
Articulating Discomfort
The desire for unimpeded mobility is more common among adults than ever. Here’s how to help ensure your clients remain active. Aches and pains. It seems as though everyone over age 40 has them. Many people just shrug it off as “ah, I’m getting old,” and just carry on. But they don’t have to give ...
It’s an Old Story
Getting older does not mean inevitable decline; incorporating exercise, diet and supplements can delay the effects of aging. The late comic George Burns once said, “You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” While that is true in an ideal world, the reality for many people is that aging does not ...
Getting Heart Health Under Control
Cardiovascular health concerns remain the leading cause of death. Cardiovascular issues remain the No. 1 health threat plaguing Americans. Coronary heart disease has been the leading cause of death since 1930. There is a long line of causes contributing to the issue: from genetics including family history and race, to personal choices such as smoking. ...
Deborah Kesten, MPH
Deborah Kesten, MPH Holistic Nutrition Researcher Founder Whole Person Integrative Eating Phone: (415) 324-4158 Email: [email protected] Website: www.integrativeeating.com Deborah Kesten, MPH, is an international nutrition researcher, award-winning author, and medical/health writer, with a specialty in preventing and reversing obesity and heart disease. She served as nutritionist on Dean Ornish, MD’s first clinical trial for reversing ...
COVID-19 Update: Thriving and Treating Persistent Symptoms
Unfortunately, given the politicization of the virus on both sides, COVID-19 misinformation is rampant. I find myself recommending that people ignore much of what is in the media, and sadly even the medical establishment experts. Instead, my focus is simply on what the research shows, along with a dollop of common sense. 1. How Contagious ...
Preparing for Cold and Flu Season: What You Really Can Do to Help Your Immune Health
As the weather begins to turn colder and we are forced inside, our chances of catching cold or flu viruses shoot through the roof. Especially this year, as we spend more time than ever indoors with our nerves running high about the global health crisis, getting sick is the last thing that anyone wants to ...
The Choice: Healthier Blood Sugar Status
Reducing high blood sugar is likely a need for many of your patients/clients. Here are some suggestions. Diabetes is Optional, is the name of a best-selling book by medical expert Jacob Teitelbaum, MD. The crux? Developing type 2 diabetes is indeed set in motion by dietary choices. Even after blood sugar numbers begin to creep ...
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.
