With the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays coming up, it may be wise to prioritize your digestive health. Both holidays are often associated with indulgent and rich foods, which can sometimes be a strain on the digestive system. Aside from helping you avoid being overstuffed or lethargic, healthy digestion can also ensure proper nutrient absorption. It may even affect your energy levels.
The Future of Integrative Health
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How becoming a Doctor of Acupuncture can benefit your career
In recent years, acupuncture has become increasingly well-accepted within the medical community. Many hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers offer acupuncture as a complementary or alternative treatment option alongside conventional medical treatments. This is due to a growing body of scientific research on acupuncture’s effectiveness. Many studies have shown positive outcomes for pain management, stress reduction, nausea, and other conditions.
7 reasons why naturopathic medicine students should consider specializing in integrative oncology
According to a survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-third of cancer patients use complementary and alternative medicines such as meditation, yoga, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and supplements. Integrative oncology is an emerging field that uses these treatments and is becoming increasingly popular amongst octors and patients alike.
10 ways our virtual and in-person events can help you get ahead
Whether you schedule an individual visit or choose to participate in a visit event like NUHS Day or Student for a Day, each visit to National University of Health Sciences is a unique, hands-on experience with many interactive opportunities. You’ll get to talk directly with current students, faculty and even our President Dr. Joseph Stiefel.
Self-care tips from a holistic mental health expert: how to create your own emotional first aid kit
Self-care has become a relatively new focus within the workplace. It can mean different things to different people. Ultimately, it’s about learning how to make space for ourselves when we feel emotionally dysregulated. It’s making sure we’re taking time to take a breath and understand what’s going in our bodies.
Alternative medicine tips that can protect you against poor air quality
This summer, unusually high amounts of wildfires across Canada had millions in the United States, particularly in the Midwest, dealing with some of the worst air quality in the world. Since Canada’s wildfire season lasts from May to October, many different areas of the United States could continue to experience poor air quality.
How the NUHS Whole Health Center is successfully treating Long COVID
Although COVID-19 cases are winding down and dropping out of the news, it still remains an ongoing health challenge for millions of Americans. Research shows that more than 1 out of 3 people who contract COVID-19 continue to suffer from a condition called Long COVID.
How dual degrees can help you earn more income
In an industry that is becoming more inclusive of holistic, integrative medicine, obtaining dual degrees can be a huge boost not only to your career but your earning potential.
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