Helene M. Langevin, M.D.
@NCCIH_Director
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As the weather grows warmer in the spring, it’s good to remind ourselves of the best ways to avoid tick bites and Lyme disease while we’re enjoying time outdoors. Get the details about Lyme disease from this @NIH_NCCIH fact sheet: go.nih.gov/KgfHBZ9
April is #IBSAwarenessMonth. Several complementary health approaches, including hypnotherapy, probiotics, and peppermint oil, have been studied to see whether they’re helpful for irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. See what the research shows: go.nih.gov/jrWNulr
Research on whole person health will equip us to better prevent and treat disease—and understand how to promote and restore health. go.nih.gov/bmWONYL
A recent @NIH_NCCIH-funded study showed that an online group mindfulness intervention was more effective than an evidence-based recovery support program in reducing opioid craving in people who were being treated for opioid use disorder. go.nih.gov/L3SOQjG
To learn more about fenugreek and other herbs, check out the @NIH_NCCIH Herbs at a Glance fact sheet series. It includes evidence-based information on more than 50 herbs that people use for health purposes. go.nih.gov/Ku6aUKF
Fenugreek is a clover-like herb. Its seeds, which smell and taste like maple syrup, have been studied for health purposes. Research suggests that fenugreek may help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. go.nih.gov/fG0itcN
April is #StressAwarenessMonth. Learn how stress can affect your health—and some ways to counteract its harmful effects—from this @NIH_NCCIH fact sheet: go.nih.gov/tlURcjI
Some complementary health approaches, such as animal-assisted therapy, arts-based therapies, and yoga, may help people with autism improve their social skills and mental health. Learn more from this @NIH_NCCIH fact sheet. #WorldAutismMonth go.nih.gov/GXRkzd1
If your nonprofit organization shares our interest in integrative, whole person health care, the group may want to consider joining the NCCIH Coalition for Whole Person Health. Learn about eligibility for membership and the Coalition’s activities here: go.nih.gov/SVgLaHi
#SleepAwarenessMonth ends today, but getting enough good-quality sleep is important throughout the year. Visit the @NIH_NHLBI website to learn about the impact of sleep on your health. go.nih.gov/gQcRJKd
Download our HerbList app for easy-to-use research-based information on evening primrose oil and more than 50 other herbal products. go.nih.gov/a55ULNk
Want more information about herbs and their potential interactions with other agents? A recent issue of our Clinical Digest provides a summary of interactions with chamomile, goldenseal, St. John’s wort, and more. go.nih.gov/11ySd2B
Did you know that you have access to a built-in “reset button” that can help reduce the harmful effects of stress? It’s your body’s natural relaxation response, which is the opposite of the stress response. Learn more from this @NIH_NCCIH fact sheet. bit.ly/41EOOyN
The use of some complementary health approaches has been growing. Data from a national survey show substantial increases in the use of several approaches, including yoga, meditation, and massage therapy, between 2002 and 2012. go.nih.gov/cgaZuRy
Sleep is important for your physical and mental health. Find out about sleep disorders and integrative approaches that may help you manage them in this @NIH_NCCIH fact sheet. #SleepAwarenessWeek go.nih.gov/XgttBDe
Do you have heartburn often? You may have GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Find out about integrative approaches that may help relieve GERD symptoms in this @NIH_NCCIH fact sheet: go.nih.gov/bHZ5LoD
Our Intramural Research Spotlights webpage features plain language summaries of some of the studies conducted by investigators from our Division of Intramural Research. Find out about the latest findings here: go.nih.gov/40kAXZT
Many @NIH_NCCIH fact sheets on complementary health are available in Spanish as well as English, and so are our #KnowTheScience health literacy tools. Find out more on our Spanish home page: go.nih.gov/VwxAZ68
Our 50-page eBook “Pain: Considering Complementary Approaches” summarizes the science on complementary approaches for pain such as acupuncture, yoga, and massage therapy. It also gives tips to help you be an informed consumer. go.nih.gov/1dGWXQL
Did you know that long-term stress can be harmful to both your physical and mental health? Learn more about stress and ways to counteract its effects from this @NIH_NCCIH fact sheet. go.nih.gov/sumvrQQ
Drug interactions are a major concern for the herb St. John’s wort. This herb speeds up the way in which the body breaks down a wide variety of drugs, and this weakens the drugs’ effects. The @NIH_NCCIH fact sheet on St. John’s wort gives the details: go.nih.gov/8htNFwr
Many Americans take dietary supplements along with prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Some medicines and supplements can interact in harmful ways. It’s important to talk with a health care provider about all medicines and supplements you take. go.nih.gov/JeEAndR
February is #AmericanHeartMonth. Find out about complementary health approaches that have been studied for cardiovascular disease and its risk factors in this @NIH_NCCIH fact sheet. go.nih.gov/Sni6dws