📢Calling all past/present awardees and potential applicants! Mark your 🗓️ and join us for our annual chat. This is a great opportunity to engage with awardees and hear more about the programs bit.ly/LRPXChat2024 💻#LRPchat #NIHLRP #AcademicChatter

Dietary & herbal supplements have been studied for hepatitis C. See our Clinical Digest for Health Professionals for more information on what the science says about silymarin (milk thistle), probiotics, zinc, & glycyrrhizin (licorice) for hepatitis C. go.nih.gov/7Gch03n

Homeopathy is based on two unconventional theories: 1. A disease can be cured by a substance that produces similar symptoms in healthy people. 2. The lower the dose of the medication, the greater its effectiveness. Read more: go.nih.gov/xZYyJbi

Results of a recent study supported by NCCIH showed service dog partnerships may benefit military members and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. go.nih.gov/1CRYyg5

Melatonin is a hormone the brain produces in response to darkness. It helps with the timing of the internal clock and with sleep. Short-term use of melatonin supplements appears to be safe for most people, but information on long-term safety is lacking. go.nih.gov/A3HwT9W

Some psychological and physical complementary health approaches may play a role in cancer care, but it’s important talk to with a health care provider before using them. Here are a few tips about cancer and complementary health approaches to consider. go.nih.gov/lLsI8pB

In our new video library for researchers, members of NCCIH’s program and review staff discuss our research funding opportunities and give tips on the grant application process. Learn more from this blog post: go.nih.gov/fAFuuq7

Join our team! We have openings for two research fellows within the Epidemiology Program. Check out the details and apply here: go.nih.gov/EkP9p3f #ResearchFellowship #epidemiology Learn more about the NCCIH Epidemiology Program! go.nih.gov/7TedgUa

In case you missed this #DirectorsMessage: Helene M. Langevin, M.D. podcasted with Neil deGrasse Tyson and friends on StarTalk about integrative health. Check the link for highlights of their discussion. go.nih.gov/eVqUTbq

Our new fact sheet on GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can help you learn about the science on acupuncture, breathing exercises, alginates, melatonin, and other complementary health approaches that researchers have studied for this condition. go.nih.gov/a0neP1j

The next NCCIH Advisory Council will be meeting September 13. The open session will be livestreamed from 10:40 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Read this blog post by Dr. Martina Schmidt for more information: go.nih.gov/YYHuqNP

Can pain management be improved? Learn why a whole person health approach can be helpful for chronic pain. #NIHPainProgress #PainAwarenessMonth go.nih.gov/rTxYooN

🌿 Curious if aloe vera can really help with burns and soothe irritated skin? Check out what we know about the use and benefits of this plant here: #AloeVera #Skincare go.nih.gov/HgIW3kw

HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional) dlvr.it/TClyHB

Today’s yoga pose is the Seated Warrior I. Watch this video to learn more about yoga and stress management! #TheMoreYouYoga #YogaMonthNCCIH go.nih.gov/uyMPhr7

NCCIH and NINDS will hold a preapplication webinar on Thursday, September 12 at 11:30 a.m. ET to discuss the #nihHEALinitiative funding opportunity for research on coordinated approaches to pain care in health care systems. Register now! go.nih.gov/6TSbId8

Some people still have pain after being cured of #SickleCellDisease. The Pain Research Center in the NIH Clinical Center & @NIH_NHLBI are using multiple research tools to find out why. #NIHPainProgress #SickleCellAwarenessMonth go.nih.gov/40Pj2xG

Join us for the open session of the National Advisory Council for Complementary and Integrative Health meeting on Friday, 9/13. It will be livestreamed from 10:40 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Read this blog post by Dr. Martina Schmidt for more information. go.nih.gov/pA0k5zz

Today’s yoga pose is the Seated Forward Bend. Watch this video to learn more about yoga and promoting healthy eating and activity habits! #TheMoreYouYoga #YogaMonthNCCIH go.nih.gov/44mKbdl

When in doubt, our Tips can help! 👓Check out our Tips page on what you should know on supplements marketed for weight loss: go.nih.gov/5mtUMFF