Last month’s Clinical Digest for Health Professionals summarizes the research on herb-drug interactions. Herbs discussed include cat’s claw, chamomile and more:

The berries and leaves of the bilberry plant have been used as medicine. Bilberries contain some substances that may be of interest for further research, including anthocyanins, anthocyanosides, tannins, and flavonoids. Read more about bilberry and health.

Adding a mindfulness-based intervention to a standard treatment for opioid use disorder does not appear to alter substance use but does lead to positive changes in other areas that can help improve the standard treatment. See the summary of this study:

Black cohosh is promoted as a dietary supplement for menopause symptoms. A substantial number of studies in people have evaluated black cohosh for this purpose. The data have shown improvements in hot flashes but not anxiety or depressive symptoms.

NCCIH and other @NIH Institutes and Centers are hosting a 2-day workshop on Feb 12 & 13 on adapting evidence-based mind and body interventions. Learn more and register here:

Chiropractic is a licensed health care profession that emphasizes the body’s ability to heal itself. Treatment typically involves manual therapy, often including spinal manipulation. Read more about chiropractic as a complementary health approach.

Some people have a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD) that comes and goes with the seasons. This article in @NIH News in Health explains the triggers for winter-pattern SAD and discusses treatment options.

Are you planning to submit a research grant application to @NIH? There are revised instructions and forms that need to be used. Read more in this blog post by NCCIH’s Dr. Jessica McKlveen.

Put an herb database in the palm of your hand!  Download HerbList™ – NCCIH’s app for research-based information about the safety and effectiveness of herbal products.

The study was published in @NatMentHealth, conducted by @LaurenAtlas of NCCIH and researchers at @NIMHgov, and funded by @IRPatNIH. Read more about the study:

We’re holding a workshop on February 12 & 13 on adapting evidence-based mind and body interventions to improve fit for different contexts. Get the details from this blog post by Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner of our Division of Extramural Research.

Are you planning to apply for a research grant from NCCIH? Make sure to check out our grant resources page to help guide you through the application process. #ResearchGrant #Funding

Do you suffer from #migraines? Here are 7 things you should know about complementary health approaches for migraines and other headaches:

Get #health updates and other complementary and integrative health information sent directly to your inbox! Sign up for our newsletters here 📧:

Stay up to date on alerts and advisories from @US_FDA and @FTC that help consumers know about recalls, tainted products, and other concerns here:

If heartburn is a frequent problem for you, you may have GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Learn about GERD and complementary approaches that may help relieve its symptoms:

European mistletoe has been studied as a potential treatment for cancer, but it has not been proven to be helpful. Learn more about this herb:

A whole person approach to health care may enable us to enjoy better health and reduce the long-term cost of care. Learn more about the potential benefits of #WholePersonHealth in this message from @NCCIH_Director. #DirectorsMessage

Both green and black #tea might have beneficial effects on certain heart disease risk factors according to a small number of studies. Learn about the use of green tea and its safety here: