We have all these terms for different subfields of medicine, and especially these three: alternative, complementary and integrative, seem to be used almost interchangeably sometimes? We live in a world of buzz words and fads – even medical fads. Is this one of those cases? […]
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Dr. Blatman Teaching at the Integrative Healthcare Symposium February 2024
Dr. Hal Blatman will be teaching at the Integrative Healthcare Symposium, which will be held in New York City, February 15 – 17, 2024. Integrative Healthcare Symposium Event Details “The Integrative Healthcare Symposium is shaping the future of integrative healthcare by offering industry-leading education and […]

When PMS Becomes PMDD & Why Women Need More from Medicine
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a term virtually everyone knows. It comes with headaches, bloating, moodiness, cramping, and emotional fluctuations. Every person with a uterus knows how awful PMS can be, and it only makes it better that it happens every month for several decades. Not. […]

What is Glyphosate? Uncovering the Truth About a Chemical
Like many people, you’ve either heard of RoundUp or used it. But you might not know this herbicide by its lesser-known name—glyphosate. This chemical is an ever-present toxin in our soil, water, air, and bodies. If you garden, put a lot of care into your […]

Why & How to Stay Hydrated in the Summer
Get those 8 glasses of water in a day! That’s what everyone says. But first of all – nobody drinks 8oz glasses of water. And second of all, not everyone knows what it really means – 8oz 8 times a day is 64oz, which is […]

10 Stretches You Can Do at Home for Chronic Back Pain
Back pain, especially lower back pain, is such a common complaint that 80% of people in the US will experience back pain some time in their life. For acute back pain (caused by a known source of injury that eases with healing), stretching can help […]