Recently a former researcher at the National Health Institutes, Dr. Kevin Spelman, gave a “thought-provoking” lecture on ecological pharmacology, and how its lens can be used to think about optimal health. In this phenomenal talk, Dr. Spelman discusses the human connection to plants down to their genetic and enzyme make-up. … Read More
Naturopathic Medicine Has Just Been Given an Amazing Opportunity!
Recently, Naturopathic medicine has been given an amazing opportunity through the Affordable Care Act. Section 2076 states that all accredited Naturopathic Physicians will have the ability to be included in health insurance plans in states that are licensed. However, the way in which this law is interpreted is up to … Read More
The Benefits of Holistic Wellness Have Been Proven in Healthcare
Most integrative practitioners have a solid understanding of the dyer state of the U.S. healthcare system. On average, Americans of all ages live shorter lives and get more disease than 16 other rich countries (2). In fact, even well off, health insured, educated U.S. citizens are getting sicker and dying … Read More
Chronic Pain Healthcare Cost Reduction Through Acupuncture
As healthcare costs rise each year, patient, and more importantly employee, health is declining. Of the chronic conditions recognized by the health industry, chronic pain accounts for 20% of them. Acupuncture has been used for the treatment of painful conditions for thousands of years. Osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, joint pain, and back … Read More
Practical Applications of the Yamas and Niyamas of Yoga in Healthcare
The art of yoga is embodied in eight rungs (components or limbs). The first two of the eight rungs are called the Yamas and Niyamas, and they serve as a sort of code of ethics towards oneself and others. The first rung is the five Yamas, which serve as an … Read More
Obamacare is good and bad- Here’s why…
Today the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Therefore, unless things drastically change (in the next elections), everyone will be required to have health insurance or face a tax penalty. While the tax will most likely be minimal $ compared to the … Read More
Is the New System of Health Insurance in Massachusetts Saving Money?
On June 22nd, 2012 the Massachusetts Attorney General Office (AGO -Martha Coakley) published their report called “Examination of Health Care Cost Trends and Cost Drivers -Report for Annual Public Hearing”. This report was an examination of health care cost trends and cost drivers in the Massachusetts health care market. In 2008, the Massachusetts … Read More