CCNM Research

How do our communities foster growth and weave together a communal ecosystem? This new paper outlines the mechanisms and drivers for symbiosis and the known interactions between various commensals. Check it out for

Systematic profiling of growth interactions in human gut microbiome species - Nature Communications Here, Buyanbadrakh et al. systematically map growth interactions among gut bacteria, revealing predominantly inhibitory effects, and identifying extracellular vesicles and pH modulation as mechanisms that enable growth-promoting interactions.

Pearls from the latest conferences, publications and events!!

Event: 2026 International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (ICIMH) held from April 20-23 in Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Category: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Area: Mental health
Theme: Yoga and patients with PTSD

Summary (OA-18.04): A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to determine the effect of yoga in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. Yoga illustrated effectiveness in reducing avoidance and hyperarousal symptoms, and ameliorating intrusions and total PTSD symptoms. Yoga’s focus on mindfulness in the present moment leads to attentional awareness that shields against intrusions.

References:
2026 International Congress Abstract Supplement. Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health. 2026;15. doi:10.1177/27536130261435240
Sinnott SM, Laumann LE, Gnall KE, et al. The impact of yoga on posttraumatic stress disorder symptom clusters: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Trauma Stress. 2026;39(2):188-201. doi:10.1002/jts.70040

Postbiotics: an alternative to for establishing a healthy . Recent review covers the state of evidence, revealing gaps and opportunities to discover where, when, and why these bioactives might have clinical applications for addressing , immunity, gut health.

Postbiotics: a promising tool in personalized medicine approach for the inflammatory disorders - Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry Epidemiological studies indicate that modern lifestyle choices are closely linked to the global rise in chronic inflammatory diseases. While considerable research has explored the role of the microbiome in inflammation, a definitive causal relationship has yet to be established. Intestinal epithelia...

Pearls from the latest conferences, publications and events!!

Event: 2026 International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (ICIMH) held from April 20-23 in Salt Lake city, Utah, US
Category: Feasibility study
Area: Gut health
Theme: Myofascial release therapy and pediatric patients with irritable bowel syndrome

Summary (OA-10.05): Myofascial release (MFR), a massage technique targeting the fascia, has resulted in improvement of abdominal pain, distention, constipation and quality of life in adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The feasibility and acceptability of MFR therapy was investigated in children (age 13-18 years) with IBS. It was shown that 6 weeks of MFR therapy improved overall IBS-associated symptoms and quality of life for one month following the intervention in children.

References:
2026 International Congress Abstract Supplement. Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health. 2026;15. doi:10.1177/27536130261435240
Rana A, Dourlain J, Miccio R, et al. Abdominal Wall-targeted Myofascial Release Therapy in Pediatric Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Feasibility and Acceptability Study. Int J Ther Massage Bodywork. 2024;17(4):27-42. Published 2024 Dec 12. doi:10.3822/ijtmb.v17i4.1035

Early 'proof of concept' research suggests some signatures and species are linked to biological aging.

Although small, this research identifies some mportant new directions for understanding how modifiable biological systems influence long-term health trajectories and longevity. Check it out for

Gut microbiome signatures associate with DNA methylation-based biological aging - Scientific Reports Recent advances in machine learning have applied novel tools to aging research, yet the relationship between the gut microbiome and epigenetic aging remains underexplored. This proof-of-concept study investigates whether gut microbial composition is associated with biological aging pace independent....

Pearls from the latest conferences, publications, and events!!

Event: 2026 International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (ICIMH) held from April 20-23 in Salt Lake City, Utah, US Category: Retrospective cohort study
Area: Physical Medicine
Theme: Spinal manipulation and neck pain

Summary (OA-10.02): The risk ratio of coronary artery dissection, cumulative risk difference of coronary artery dissection subtypes and absolute risk difference was examined in the health records/claims data (2010-2025) for adults experiencing new episodes of neck pain/headache receiving (1) chiropractor-administered cervical spinal manipulation therapy or (2) an outpatient visit with an ibuprofen prescription. The coronary artery dissection risk was not significantly increased after chiropractor-administered cervical spinal manipulation therapy compared to ibuprofen prescription in adults with neck pain/headache. These events occur rarely; however, all clinicians should maintain careful attention for coronary artery dissection symptoms

References:
2026 International Congress Abstract Supplement. Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health. 2026;15. doi:10.1177/27536130261435240

Whedon, J. M., Petersen, C. L., Li, Z., Schoelkopf, W. J., Haldeman, S., MacKenzie, T. A., & Lurie, J. D. (2022). Association between cervical artery dissection and spinal manipulative therapy –a medicare claims analysis. BMC Geriatrics, 22, 917.

Association between cervical artery dissection and spinal manipulative therapy –a medicare claims analysis - BMC Geriatrics Background Cervical artery dissection and subsequent ischemic stroke is the most serious safety concern associated with cervical spinal manipulation. Methods We evaluated the association between cervical spinal manipulation and cervical artery dissection among older Medicare beneficiaries in the Uni...

A reminder how closely linked we all are in this study examining links in oral and gut within households. Inter- and intra-connectedness in health, and disease! https://www.cell.com/cell-press-blue/fulltext/S3051-3839(26)00032-0

Health research often asks about the clinical impact of different interventions. But consideration of the cost of those interventions is important too! Here's an introduction to the different types of economic evaluation https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8424074/

An Introduction to the Main Types of Economic Evaluations Used for Informing Priority Setting and Resource Allocation in Healthcare: Key Features, Uses, and Limitations Economic evidence is increasingly being used for informing health policies. However, the underlining principles of health economic analyses are not always fully understood by non-health economists, and inappropriate types of analyses, as well as ...

Pearls from the latest conferences, events, and publications!

The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) Convention took place from July 16 to July 18, both in person in Madison, Wisconsin, and virtually.

This event served as a platform for transformative healthcare practices, valuable research collaboration, and continuing education. It attracted over 700 attendees and exhibitors and offered more than 35 continuing education (CE) credits through 40 educational sessions. Additionally, CEs and sessions from this year and previous years are available to members for free and on-demand.

Check out: https://naturopathic.org/page/AANP2026

How can we improve prevention against fungal infections? Short chain fatty acids, and the to the rescue? Newly published research suggests one way to augment a multifaceted anti fungal defence is through short chain fatty acid production and the gut environment. https://www.cell.com/cell-host-microbe/fulltext/S1931-3128(26)00183-6