Whole-person health
Reimagining Health Care: The Promise of Whole Person Health Research
On Oct. 17, 2022, a pivotal gathering by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) marked a significant moment in health care research. The Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) joined dozens of stakeholders, including leading experts from complementary and integrative medicine, academic institutions and health care organizations, to explore a revolutionary approach to ...
Complementary and Integrative Health Professions Hold the Key to Whole Person Health
In today’s rapidly evolving health care landscape, there is a growing recognition of the need to shift from a disease-centric model to one that promotes whole-person health. Marginalized professions within the complementary and integrative health (CIH) space, such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, naturopathic medicine and herbal medicine, hold significant promise in achieving this transition. Integrating ...
NCCIH Launches Strategic Plan to Research Whole Person Health
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) was created more than 20 years ago to facilitate the study and evaluation of complementary and alternative health practices. During the past two decades, NCCIH has expanded the scientific knowledge base around these practices and established resources to disseminate this information to the public–ultimately impacting their ...
Veterans Gain Access to Naturopathic Physician Care
Although naturopathic doctors (NDs) have been providing medical care to veterans who pay out of pocket for decades, a contract signed with a naturopathic clinic in Washington marks the first time that the VHA (Veterans Health Administration), or any federal payor, has recognized NDs as an eligible provider type. This is a life-changing win for ...
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