Dr. Deborah Matthew Discusses Foods That Make Your Brain Younger I often tell patients to think of their health insurance the same way they think of their car insurance. If their car tires are bald or brake pads are worn, car insurance won’t cover those issues. But that doesn’t mean …

Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller on Forest Therapy and its Benefits While the terms forest bathing and forest therapy are often used interchangeably, this mobile meditation under the canopy of living forests was developed in Japan during the 1980s as a part of its national health program. Forest therapy is not …

Dr. Marvin Singh Explains Gut Health Gut health is one of the core components of overall health. That’s because of our microbiome, which is an ecosystem of trillions of bacteria that live in our bodies, primarily in our digestive tract. These bacteria release chemicals in response to a wide variety …

Integrative Medicine Board Certification: The Next Step for Integrative Medicine Fellows Lance Luria, MD FACP, is an Integrative Healthcare Solutions consultant in Springfield, MO, who specializes in integrative medicine focusing on pain management for self-funded companies and other organizations that take financial risk. He previously served as vice president and …

Integrative Medicine Candidates and Diplomates Should Check Out Frequently Asked Questions About ABOIM® The American Board of Integrative Medicine® (ABOIM) was established to give physicians who practice this evidence-based specialty the means to present themselves as qualified specialists who provide the best patient care possible. Governed by the American Board …

The American Board of Physician Specialties® Is a Choice for Board Certification After dedicating a big part of their lives to medical training, to say nothing of the financial investment it requires, physicians should have the flexibility to choose the certification board that is most consistent with their values and …

Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller on Integrative Approaches to Sleep Sleep is a highly complex state that deserves more of our attention. Increasingly, research is emerging about just how important it is for nearly every bodily function and organ system. Sleep is critical for physical and cognitive functioning, in particular for …

Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly on Tips for Optimal Health As a physician who is board certified in both internal and integrative medicine, I practice evidence-based medicine that is personalized to each individual I work with. I partner with my patients to discover and address the root causes of their conditions …

American Board of Physician Specialties Offers a Pragmatic Approach to Board Certification As one of the highest honors physicians can earn, board certification serves to validate a physician’s skills and knowledge. It’s a completely voluntary process marked by rigor and relevance, particularly in the case of certification at the American …

Dr. Apple Bodemer on Optimizing Skin Health As a practicing dermatologist, I would argue that the skin, the largest organ of the human body, is the most important. It is our immune system’s first line of defense, blocking microbes, viruses, bacteria, and fungus from entering our system and causing problems. …