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Inflammation in the Brain and Body

Reducing Inflammation in the Brain and Body With Diet https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/imi_may2023_outsideblog-1.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g May 24, 2023 May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

Reducing Inflammation in the Brain and Body With Diet

What can we do to address, curtail, or even prevent unhealthy inflammatory conditions with our diet?

Investing in Experiences Over Possessions Boosts Happiness

Investing in Experiences Over Possessions Boosts Happiness https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/imi_may2023_outsideblog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g May 15, 2023 May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

Investing in Experiences Over Possessions Boosts Happiness

Individuals who spend money on experiences tend to have greater in-the-moment happiness compared to those who focus on material items.

Energy and Life

Energy and Life https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/imi_april2023_blog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 27, 2023 April 27, 2023

April 27, 2023

Energy and Life

Energy plays a foundational role in body – mind – spirit. It awakens us. How do we generate more?

Exercise Helps in Prevent & Slow Down Cancer

Exercise Helps in Preventing & Slowing Down Cancer https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/imi_april2023_outsideblog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 14, 2023 April 14, 2023

April 14, 2023

Exercise Helps in Preventing & Slowing Down Cancer

Research from the Edith Cowan University has found that exercise may be a key weapon in fighting against cancer.

Hydration or Healing: Essential vs Non-essential Nutrients

Hydration or Healing? https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/imi_march2023_blog-1.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g March 28, 2023 March 28, 2023

March 28, 2023

Hydration or Healing?

Many studies have been conducted that validate the role nutrients play.

Vitamin D Supplementation May Help with Multiple Sclerosis

Vitamin D Supplementation May Help with Multiple Sclerosis https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/imi_march2023_blog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g March 15, 2023 March 15, 2023

March 15, 2023

Vitamin D Supplementation May Help with Multiple Sclerosis

Research has shown that vitamin D supplementation may have a protective effect and lower the risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

Mental Health and Nutrition

Mental Health and Nutrition https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imi_feb2023_blog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g February 23, 2023 February 23, 2023

February 23, 2023

Mental Health and Nutrition

What we may know but not always recognize is that there is a gut-brain pathway.

Sugar Beverage Consumption May Cause Poorer Executive Function in Children

Sugar Beverage Consumption May Cause Poorer Executive Function in Children https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imi_feb2023_outsideblog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g February 14, 2023 March 15, 2023

February 14, 2023

Sugar Beverage Consumption May Cause Poorer Executive Function in Children

Research suggests that children with high sugar beverage consumption often have poorer executive function to those with low consumption.

Daily Meditation May Work as Well as Popular Drug in Calming Anxiety

Daily Meditation May Work as Well as Popular Drug in Calming Anxiety https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/imi_jan2023_blog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g January 30, 2023 January 30, 2023

January 30, 2023

Daily Meditation May Work as Well as Popular Drug in Calming Anxiety

Researchers have found that daily meditation may work as well as popular drug, escitalopram (also known as Lexapro), in calming anxiety.

How Meditation Helps You Make Fewer Mistakes

How Meditation Helps You Make Fewer Mistakes https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/imi_jan2023_outsideblog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g January 18, 2023 January 18, 2023

January 18, 2023

How Meditation Helps You Make Fewer Mistakes

Research has found that if you are forgetful or error prone in a hurry, meditation helps you make fewer mistakes.

The Gut and the Brain

The Gut and the Brain https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/imi_dec2022_blog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g December 30, 2022 December 30, 2022

December 30, 2022

The Gut and the Brain

We are beginning to understand a little of the vast amount of work our gut provides for our overall health.

Vitamin C Supplementation Promotes Mental Vitality in Young Adults

Vitamin C Promotes Mental Vitality in Young Adults https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/imi_dec2022_outsideblog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g December 27, 2022 December 27, 2022

December 27, 2022

Vitamin C Promotes Mental Vitality in Young Adults

Researchers found that vitamin C increases overall mental vitality in young adults.

What Does It Mean When We Say 'I Love You'

What Does It Mean When We Say ‘I Love You’ https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/imi_nov2022_blog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g November 28, 2022 November 30, 2022

November 28, 2022

What Does It Mean When We Say ‘I Love You’

Why we may say ‘I love you’ and why we may not.

Lung Cancer Risk Reduced by 87% If Smokers Quit Before Age 45

Lung Cancer Risk Reduced by 87% If Smokers Quit Before Age 45 https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/imi_nov2022_outsideblog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g November 15, 2022 November 29, 2022

November 15, 2022

Lung Cancer Risk Reduced by 87% If Smokers Quit Before Age 45

A new study suggests that smokers can nearly eliminate their risk of dying from lung or other cancers if they kick their habit before age 45.

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