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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 ...
Monograph: Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, synonym Physalis somnifera) is a small evergreen shrub that grows to about four to five feet tall. It is found in dry areas of India and the Middle East, as well as parts of Africa. The word ashwagandha means “odor of the horse” due to its distinctive smell. Ashwagandha has been used ...
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 ...
Monograph: Garlic
Based on a systemic review of scientific literature edited and peer-reviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration. Scientific Evidence Uses Grade High blood pressure A High cholesterol A Heart disease (risk) B Antibacterial C Anti-fungal C Atherosclerosis (“hardening” of the arteries) C Athletic injuries C Athletic performance C Benign breast diseases C Cancer ...
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 • ...
Probiotics May Ease Anxiety and Depression
A recent study suggests that supplements that boost probiotics, the beneficial micro-organisms in the body, can affect the way people process emotional information, as well as easing anxiety and depression. The study recruited 45 healthy 18- to 45-year-olds. Half of the participants were given a probiotic supplement and the other half a placebo, to be ...
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