Practices & Lifestyle
Acupuncture: A Practical Guide
Overview Acupuncture is a therapeutic practice originating from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) involving the insertion of fine, sterile needles at specific anatomical points ("acupuncture points" or "acupoints") on the body for therapeutic purposes. In classical TCM theory, acupuncture is…
Chiropractic & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: A Practical Guide
Overview Chiropractic and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) are two distinct but overlapping manual medicine disciplines centered on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and neuromusculoskeletal conditions through hands-on manipulation of the spine, joints, and soft tissues.
Exosome Biologics: A Practical Guide
Overview Exosomes are nanosized (30–150 nm diameter) extracellular vesicles secreted by virtually all mammalian cells through the endosomal pathway. They contain a complex cargo of: microRNAs (miRNAs), messenger RNAs (mRNAs), proteins (enzymes, growth factors, transcription factors), lipids…
Mindfulness & Meditation: A Practical Guide
Overview Mindfulness is the practice of intentionally directing attention to present-moment experience (sensations, thoughts, emotions) with an attitude of non-judgmental awareness. Formal meditation practices that cultivate mindfulness include mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR …
Stem Cell Interventions: A Practical Guide
Overview Stem cell therapy encompasses a broad spectrum of interventions involving the administration of cells with self-renewal capacity and the ability to differentiate into specialized cell types — ranging from FDA-approved, rigorously tested blood stem cell transplantation (hematopoietic…
Yoga & Mobility Training: A Practical Guide
Overview Yoga is an ancient Indian practice integrating physical postures (asana), breath control (pranayama), meditation, and philosophical disciplines into a unified system. Modern evidence-based medicine has focused primarily on the physical practice of yoga — specifically its effects on…