Karolyn A. Gazella is the founder of the Natural Medicine Journal and the host of the Natural Medicine Journal Podcast. She also co-hosts the Five to Thrive Live weekly radio show on the Cancer Support Network, which is also widely available as a podcast. She has been writing and publishing integrative health information since 1992 and is the author or co-author of several books and booklets on a variety of holistic health topics.

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Stool Testing for Gut Health: Comparative Insights into PCR, Culture, and Metagenomic Methods
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Best EMR Systems for Functional Medicine: Comparison of Top Platforms
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Guide to Leasing Wellness Practice Space: Legal, Financial, and Practical Insights
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Wearable Technologies in Chronic Disease: Clinical Applications and Outcomes
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