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Building a Scalable Clinical Research Infrastructure for Whole-person Health
A common question for those unfamiliar with the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) is: What exactly do we do? Our mission—to bring whole-person health mainstream—is straightforward to state, but the strategies and projects that advance it are varied. One that we are making great strides with is our clinical outcomes research initiative. As an educational ...
Living a Longer, Better Life
Diet and lifestyle factors can help your patients maintain vitality and functionality in old age—or even extend their lifespan. Healthy aging and longevity are becoming a growing priority for the expanding population of older adults in the United States, and even younger adults are looking at ways to set themselves up for better health in ...
Stronger Bones and Healthier Joints
Helping patients and clients maintain bone and joint health into their later years. According to Grand View Research,1 the global bone and joint health supplements market is projected to reach $27.26 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.57 percent from 2025-2033. This growth is attributed to factors such as ...
Sonoran University, University of Arizona and American Nutrition Association to Offer New Ayurveda CME Course
Sonoran University of Health Sciences (Tempe, AZ) has partnered with University of Arizona’s Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (AWCIM) and the American Nutrition Association to offer a new continuing medical education course in ayurvedic medicine. “Ayurvedic Medicine: An Evidence-Based Update for Healthcare Professionals” is a 15-hour live, online course taking place May 16-17, 2026. ...
Take That, Allergies!
Natural remedies and recommendations to combat seasonal allergies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 31.8 percent of adults report having at least one allergy and 25.7 percent report experiencing seasonal allergies. Immune health is important year-round, but the prevalence of allergies in the springtime highlights its importance. “Folks end their ...
Sleepless and Restless Nights
Natural and integrative approaches for relaxation and sleep. In today’s fast-paced modern world, stress and anxiety have become a regular part of daily life for many Americans. The constant barrage of stressors—whether related to work, family or personal challenges—it can be difficult to wind down after a long day and get a healthy night’s sleep. ...
Josh Redd, NMD, MPHb
Josh Redd, NMD, MS, MPHb is the founder of PalmaVita Clinic, a leading regenerative medicine and longevity center, and RedRiver Health and Wellness, one of the nation’s largest functional medicine clinic groups specializing in autoimmune conditions. He earned his master’s in public health biology with an emphasis in molecular biology and immunology from Johns Hopkins ...
Getting Back to Basics with Nuance
Over the decades, we’ve seen countless diet and life trends rise and fall—each often accompanied by a glorified body ideal. In reality, there’s rarely one “correct” way to be, yet marketing and media can greatly influence which ideas gain popularity. As our world shifted from limited internet access to having vast information at our fingertips—through ...
Vitamin D and Omega-3s May Help Slow Down the Aging Process
Many people would like to delay or even stop the aging process. Previous clinical studies have shown that a reduced calorie intake can slow down the aging process in humans. Taking vitamin D or omega-3 fatty acids has also shown promising results in slowing biological aging in animals. However, it was unclear whether these measures ...
A Multifaceted Approach to Weight Management
Supplementation and lifestyle changes for healthy weight. According to Grand View Research, the global weight management market was valued at $142.58 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.94 percent from 2023 to 2030. “The approval of GLP-1 agonist injectables for weight loss (Ozempic and Wegovy) ...
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