National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

Many U.S. veterans with chronic pain use multiple natural products, and they would appreciate the opportunity to have informed discussions about the safety of these products with their health care providers, according to a new survey by the Pain Management Collaboratory, published in the journal Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health. https://go.nih.gov/gaA2IZ3 

A mindfulness intervention was more effective than a recovery support program in reducing opioid craving in people who were being treated for opioid use disorder, according to an NIH HEAL Initiative study published in JAMA Network Open. Other outcomes of the two programs were similar. https://go.nih.gov/HND4Dcl 

Attention researchers! There is a time-sensitive update from NIH Funding regarding changes planned for the NIH applications and peer review process this year. The Office of Extramural Research is unable to reissue the parent fellowship funding opportunities to use the new review criteria, FORMS-I forms, and FORMS-I application instructions in time for the April 8 and May 7 due dates.    Please read this blog post to learn more about this important update: https://lnkd.in/gQJM7tPU

What does the research say about “detoxes” and “cleanses”? Many “detox” diets, regimens, and therapies have been suggested as ways to remove toxins from your body, lose weight, or promote health. However, some of these “detox” or “cleansing” programs can be unsafe and falsely advertised. Read more on the research about “detoxes” and “cleanses": https://lnkd.in/dpdERkjH

Black cohosh is promoted as a dietary supplement for menopause symptoms. Research suggests that it may be helpful for overall symptoms and hot flashes. Be sure not to confuse black cohosh with blue cohosh, which has different effects.    https://go.nih.gov/Ie64i4Q 

If you’re struggling with seasonal allergy symptoms, you may be wondering whether any complementary health approaches might help. Find out what the science says from this fact sheet:    https://go.nih.gov/ihGGpWK  

Performing or listening to #music affects the brain in ways that may help promote health and manage disease symptoms. Learn more about music and health here: #MusicAndHealth #ComplementaryHealth  https://go.nih.gov/PAwwe5C

Elderberry is the dark purple berry of the European or black elder tree. Elderberry is promoted as a dietary supplement for colds, flu, and other conditions. Some preliminary research suggests that elderberry may relieve symptoms of flu, colds, or other upper respiratory infections. Raw or unripe elderberries and other parts of the elder tree, such as the leaves and stem, contain poisonous cyanide-producing substances that can cause nausea, vomiting, and severe diarrhea; cooking eliminates this toxin.  https://go.nih.gov/3b9Sdx8       

There are more than 70 different sleep disorders. Insomnia—difficulty falling asleep or difficulty staying asleep—is one of the most common ones. We summarize the research on approaches like relaxation techniques and melatonin for insomnia. Read more:   #SleepAwarenessWeek    https://go.nih.gov/11HLoQx   

ICYMI, at our recent 25th anniversary symposium, experts explored the economic and clinical impact of a whole person approach to health and looked toward the future of whole person health research. Watch the video:     https://go.nih.gov/uVZx4ZR    #WholePersonHealth #IntegrativeHealth