National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

Register now for the April 30 technical assistance webinar for RFA-AT-24-008, “Leveraging Data at Scale to Understand Natural Product Impacts on Whole Person Health.” This funding opportunity will support development of computational tools to analyze datasets in this field.     https://bit.ly/3J0jssz     #ResearchFunding #NaturalProducts #ComputationalTools #WholePersonHealth 

20-year trends show that the use of complementary health approaches by U.S. adults has increased substantially.     The percentage of individuals who used at least one of seven approaches (yoga, meditation, massage therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, naturopathy, and guided imagery/progressive muscle relaxation) grew from 19.2% in 2002 to 36.7% in 2022.      Read more about complementary health: https://bit.ly/3nUgPhs      #IntegrativeHealth #Survey #20Years 

Please join us on May 7 for a technical assistance webinar to discuss  RFA-OD-24-014 - Botanical Dietary Supplements Translational Research Teams (RM1 Clinical Trial Required). This webinar will provide potential grant applicants with an overview of the RFA and application considerations, and speakers will address questions from the scientific community. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3TTlP5w    #RFA #DietarySupplements   

Decisions about health care are important—including decisions about whether to use complementary health approaches, like dietary supplements. Talk about these approaches with your health care provider to make sure you’re using them safely and effectively.     https://bit.ly/3qcNGyX     #IntegrativeHealth #DietarySupplements #HealthCare 

As consumers we come across so many different health terms and messages daily, whether it's holistic care, whole person health, conventional medicine, or alternative medicine. But what do these terms mean and how are they related to complementary and integrative health? To help you make more informed decisions as a consumer and ask the right questions, read this fact sheet that explains complementary and integrative health in more detail: https://bit.ly/3l60Dfd 

Please join us on June 4 for the NCCIH Cannabinoid Research Principal Investigators Meeting: Exploring the Mechanisms Underlying Analgesic Properties of Minor Cannabinoids and Terpenes. We will be bringing together NCCIH-funded researchers to discuss their current projects and the barriers and opportunities in cannabinoid research. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3xbKA5c  #CannabinoidResearch  

Obesity or being overweight may increase the risk of many serious health problems, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Learning how to live a healthy lifestyle that includes physical activity and a healthy diet can help with weight loss. While quick-fix weight loss supplements may be tempting, they should be approached with caution. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2RRXPjn      #WeightControl #WeightLoss #DietarySupplements 

NCCIH understands the importance of diversity in health research and the benefits that flow from a diverse NIH-supported scientific workforce. This Notice of Special Interest will capitalize on improving the quality of research, advancing the participation of underserved or health disparity populations in health research, fostering scientific innovation, and enhancing public trust. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xqr6d6 #HealthDisparities #HealthResearch 

Before jumping into the next health trend and trying a new dietary supplement, get to know your body better. Talk with your health care provider about your vitamin and mineral needs. Our fact sheet on vitamins and minerals can help you get started: https://bit.ly/3mLoD31

Find us at the closing plenary session at #IMCongress24 tomorrow, Saturday, 4/13 at 11 am. NCCIH Director, Dr. Helene M. Langevin will moderate and Dr. Alex Krist of Virginia Commonwealth University will speak about using the NASEM Health and Medicine Division report on whole health care to inform research and policy. Join us at this Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health event! https://bit.ly/4auPWHf