By ICIM member Rindie Coker, DN: Natural healthcare and headaches

By ICIM member Rindie Coker, DN: Natural healthcare and headaches

Nearly a third of migraine sufferers have low intracerebral magnesium, and the levels decrease drastically during an attack, according to a study appearing in the journal, Headache (2002; 42:242-248). Using magnesium to prevent migraines has had mixed results. In research appearing in the journal, Neurology (1998;50(suppl 4):A340) magnesium levels could be increased intravenously, but a […]

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Dr. Stephen Sinatra: Heart health benefits of coconut oil

Dr. Stephen Sinatra: Heart health benefits of coconut oil

  January 11, 2018 | By Dr. Stephen Sinatra I’m often asked if the health benefits of coconut oil are good for your heart, and my answer is a resounding yes. The ordinary coconut—known for its sweet milk, great fiber and ability to conk people on the heads in Marx Brothers movies—can do your heart good, and […]

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By ICIM Member John Ghuneim MD: Brain Sleep Deprivation’s Negative Impacts On The Human Body;  How Sleep Restores The Brain

By ICIM Member John Ghuneim MD: Brain Sleep Deprivation’s Negative Impacts On The Human Body; How Sleep Restores The Brain

Humans cannot live without sleep and will suffer from some immediate backlash if they ignore the primal urge to shut their eyes. In a recent Ted-Ed lesson, neuroscientist Dr. Claudia Aguirre outlined the physical, mental, and emotional consequences that could emerge from sleep deprivation. Adults need seven to eight hours of sleep a day, while babies need at least […]

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Defend your right to treat patients using compounded medications such as glutathione

Defend your right to treat patients using compounded medications such as glutathione

Link: http://integrativemedicineconsortium.org/ Here’s the issue: The FDA is once again overstepping by protecting the interests of Big Pharma rather than patient care by restricting access to compounded medicines. Physicians and patients will lose access to these safe, effective and cost effective medications unless we act using the legal methods demonstrated to defeat prior FDA overreach. […]

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By ICIM Member Valeska Wells DO: What’s the big FAT deal??

By ICIM Member Valeska Wells DO: What’s the big FAT deal??

  Ever notice how there are certain things in life that always come back in style? Whether it’s in the fashion world, architecture, old-fashioned films or cars… some classics always make their way back into the spotlight a few generations later. Just hang on to those bellbottoms a little longer- you’ll see! Well, I’m here […]

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By ICIM Member Rindie Coker DN: Eat Your Way Out of Pain

By ICIM Member Rindie Coker DN: Eat Your Way Out of Pain

Eat Your Way Out of Pain To a large extent, the amount of suffering you do with pain is a function of what you eat. Just as you can take a pill to suppress inflammation, you can make a different kind of chemical change by wisely choosing what you eat. We experience pain because of […]

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Pharma Companies Sued Over MRI Drug

Pharma Companies Sued Over MRI Drug

Will justice be done? From Business Wire: Chuck and Gena Norris announced today that they have filed a lawsuit against eleven drug companies, including McKesson and Bracco, that they claim are responsible for the gadolinium contrast dye used during the MRIs that nearly cost Gena her life. The lawsuit alleges that Gena was poisoned by […]

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