National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

If you’re at #IMCongress2025, don’t miss today’s exciting sessions on music and other arts in whole person health, featuring Dr. Emmeline Edwards of NCCIH.   At 2 p.m. PT, check out the session “Cultivating a Neuroarts Ecosystem and Accelerating the Body of Evidence for Whole-Person Health Care.” And at 3:15 p.m. PT, be sure to attend “Reporting Guidelines for Music-Based Interventions: Improving Quality and Consistency in Whole Health Research.” #ICIMH2025 https://go.nih.gov/BMHNB1t

Research has been done on the use of ginger for nausea and vomiting, menstrual cramps, and other conditions. Read about the science here:     https://go.nih.gov/8nc0L98  

A growing number of Americans are using meditation and mindfulness practices. Find out what research shows about the health effects and safety of these practices in this NCCIH fact sheet:   https://go.nih.gov/kWPCTkC   

Innovative science is on the agenda this week at the 2025 International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health, convened by the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health.   We’d like to draw your attention to some sessions that may be of special interest to you. Read more: https://go.nih.gov/Gtkeif2

Studies have looked at the use of aloe vera as a dietary supplement or a topical product for different types of health conditions, including burn-related pain and healing, and acne. See what the science says here:  https://go.nih.gov/ZQhMHg9  

Are you are interested in learning more about mind and body practices? Read about yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and tai chi and find information on their effectiveness and safety here:    https://go.nih.gov/yfwcU2Z  

The bitter orange tree is native to Southeast Asia. Its fruit is too sour to eat raw, but the fruit, peel, and essential oils are used in cooking, as flavorings in beer and spirits, and to add aromas to perfumes.     Bitter orange aromatherapy has been used for various conditions including anxiety and insomnia, but it is unclear whether it is beneficial.  https://go.nih.gov/3ig7z1V  

In health care and research there is often a gap in capturing the full picture of an individual’s overall health. In this recent blog post by NCCIH Director Dr. Helene M. Langevin, she highlights an exciting new survey tool - the Whole Person Health Index (WPHI). This tool integrates individual-level biological and behavioral factors for use in research, public health, and patient care. Read the full blog post here: https://go.nih.gov/jNkIfCX #WholePersonHealth #PublicHealth #HealthResearch

Check out this blog post by NCCIH Director of the Office of Scientific Review where she explains the use of simplified peer review framework and FORMS-I that is now required for notice of funding opportunities. These forms will take effect starting January 25, 2025.  https://lnkd.in/g6H2PjSq

Black cohosh is promoted as a dietary supplement for menopause symptoms. A substantial number of studies in people have evaluated black cohosh for menopause symptoms and data has shown black cohosh to help relieve hot flashes but not anxiety or depressive symptoms.  https://go.nih.gov/XQp0vmy