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Nutrition & Lifestyle

To Help Patients Sleep, Ask the Right Questions

By Ron Grisanti, DC, Contributing Writer

Conventional medicine tends to view insomnia as an isolated problem — a nuisance symptom to be ameliorated. The solutions offered usually fall into three categories: Basic sleep hygiene advice: Recommendations like reducing screen time, keeping the bedroom dark, or sticking to a bedtime routine are helpful, but they are rarely enough on their own. For […]

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The Ultra-Damaging Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods

By John Neustadt, ND, Contributing Writer

We hear a lot of talk about ultra-processed foods (UPFs) these days. Though there is no officially recognized definition of “ultra-processed,” the term is widely used, and it has even become something of a political issue in recent months—-and with good reason. UPFs have become a dominant feature of the modern diet, accounting for about […]

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Transforming PMS: A Systems-Based Approach

By Erik Goldman

Join women’s health nurse practitioner Allison Sayre for an in-depth exploration of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that goes beyond surface-level symptoms. This webinar will unpack the complex physiological and biochemical factors driving PMS, examine key etiologic theories, and provide practical insights into both lab and clinical assessments. You’ll come away with evidence-based integrative strategies you can […]

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The Gut-X Axis: A New Frontier in Systems-Based Care

By Erik Goldman

Join resbiotic’s Kara Siedman, RDN, CDCES, for a science-driven look at the Gut–X Axis—an emerging framework that highlights the gut microbiome’s influence on the lungs, digestive system, and metabolism. This session will cover how dysbiosis and microbial metabolites drive systemic inflammation and chronic disease, with a focus on gut-lung and gut-metabolic crosstalk. Rooted in the […]

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MAHA Dreams, MAGA Realities

By Erik Goldman, Editor

Early on in the recent MAHA Report on children’s health, its authors unwittingly reveal a glaring contradiction at the heart of the alliance between Robert Kennedy, Jr’s, Make America Healthy Again movement, and Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again agenda. It’s a contradiction that’s even more troublesome, though less headline-grabbing, than the MAHA committee’s carelessness […]

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Mangos Improve Insulin Sensitivity In People at Risk for Diabetes

By Janet Gulland, Contributing Writer

Mangos. They’re cheery, packed with vitamin C and other nutrients, and though they’re quite sweet, they can improve insulin sensitivity in people at risk of type 2 diabetes. That’s the upshot of a recent clinical trial from researchers at the Clinical Nutrition Research Center at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Katherine Pett and colleagues studied […]

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Clearing Up Misconceptions About Olive Oil

By Artemis Morris, ND, LAc

(This article was adapted for Holistic Primary Care from “5 Myths About Olive Oil on Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s website). There is an old Cretan saying: “Το λάδι είναι το αίμα της γης.” It means, “Olive oil is the blood of the earth.” That tells us a lot, about both the inherent richness of olive oil, and the […]

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Webinar: Latent Infection and Chronic Stress: Drivers of Autoimmunity

By Erik Goldman

For many patients, the origins of autoimmunity aren’t just rooted in genetics or environmental triggers. Latent infections and chronic stress can silently shape immune responses for years before a formal diagnosis is made. And when left unaddressed, these invisible drivers may sabotage even your best interventions. Join Dr. Corey Schuler for this free webinar, offering […]

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The Future is Bioadaptive: How Human Lactoferrin Elevates Clinical Care in Pregnant, Menopausal, and Iron-Deficient Populations

By Erik Goldman

This webinar and clinical panel discussion explores lactoferrin—a multifunctional regulatory protein found in breast milk—and how effera™, the first human-equivalent lactoferrin, is reshaping clinical approaches to gut health, immune support, iron regulation, and nutrient absorption. Food scientist Laura Katz, will introduce the concept of human bioactive compounds, explain lactoferrin’s mechanisms of action, and share new clinical […]

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As Trump Tariffs Hit, Supplement Costs Will Surge

By Erik Goldman

If dietary supplements are part of your clinical practice, prepare yourself—and your patients—for price shocks in the coming months. As the Trump administration tariffs take effect, supplement prices will surge. Roughly 80% of all raw materials in nutritional, botanical, and natural health products sold in the US come from overseas. China and India are the […]

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