Abstracts & Commentary

Therapeutic diets, including low-FODMAP and low-carbohydrate diets, are potentially excellent first-line treatments for patients with IBS.
ND, LAc, MPH
A one-hour nature walk physically improves the brain.
ND, FABNO
This long-used remedy did not reduce the proportion of women with recurrent urinary tract infections when compared with placebo.
FNP, MS, CNS, CNSC, DC
In a small study of patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), stimulation of the tragus of the ear improved heart rate, heart rate variability, and inflammatory markers but did not significantly improve overall autonomic symptom burden.
ND, FABNO
Can lithium aspartate offer relief for long-Covid sufferers battling persistent fatigue and cognitive dysfunction? A new study investigates dosing thresholds and therapeutic implications.
ND
Under the ketogenic diet, low-density lipid cholesterol levels can rise dramatically, but whether this translates to higher plaque burden and increased health risks is still under investigation.
ND, FABNO
Even when patients know they are taking a placebo, they experience reductions in back pain.
ND, FABNO
The gut-biome metabolite phenylacetylglutamine is associated with elevated risk of coronary heart disease.
ND, LAc, MPH
Therapeutic gardening program substantially improves multiple measures of mental health and well-being.
PhD, ND, R HOM, CCH, DHANP
Supplementing with ashwagandha during resistance training can lead to greater improvements in muscle strength, muscle size, and maximum VO2.