Research & Publications

Integrative Healology Book Chapters:

• Oxford University Press – Psychedelics in Palliative Care, 2025
  Co-authored, Chapter on Psilocybin  – the history, culture, and spiritual significance of psilocybin
• Routledge Encyclopedia of Death, Dying, and Bereavement (Forthcoming, 2026)
  First author, Chapter on “Psychedelic medicine in serious illness and existential distress.”

Research Papers – Peer Reviewed:

• Laube, J; Shapiro M.  “Comparison of Patient Health History Questionnaires Used in General Internal and Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Clinics.” The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. May 2017, 23(5): 385-393. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2016.0281.
• Laube, J; Araujo, TS; Taw, L. “Integrative Medicine Therapies for Chronic Headache: A Case Report and Care Approach.”  Global Advances in Health and Medicine – 2019. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7019391/
• Qian, Z; Laube, J; Maciasz, R; Chu, A. “Impact of an Integrative Medicine Elective on 4th Year Medical Students” Proceedings of UCLA Healthcare Volume 26 (2022). https://proceedings.med.ucla.edu/index.php/2022/09/28/impact-of-an-integrative-medicine-elective-on-4th-year-medical-students/ 

Published Abstracts:

• Laube, J, Shapiro M. “Comparison of Patient Health History Questionnaires Used in General Medicine, Integrative Medicine and Complementary & Alternative Medicine Clinics.” Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine; May 2014, Vol. 20 Issue 5, pA117.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28068145/
• Araujo, T.S; Laube, JG. “Functional and Bodily Distress Syndromes: In Search for Common Causes and Effective Integrative Health Approaches.” International Congress for Integrative Medicine and Health 2020  – Global Advances in Health and Medicine, 2020 Volume 9: 1–204. https://doi.org/10.1177/2164956120912849
• Araujo, T.S; Laube, JG. “Integrative Medicine and Health – Thematic Synthesis and Mapping of its History, Evolving Definition and Core Values.” International Congress for Integrative Medicine and Health 2022. Global Advances in Health and Medicine, 2022 Volume 11: 1–142 https://doi.org/10.1177/2164957X221096590 – https://www.researchgate.net/publication/379182327_Integrative_Medicine_and_Health_-_Thematic_Synthesis_and_Mapping_of_its_History_Evolving_Definition_and_Core_Values
• Araujo, TS; Cantor, E; Castro, C. “Pilot Project on Acceptance and Interest of Medical Students in Psychedelics Science.” UCLA Health Proceedings. 2023-05-30. https://escholarship.org/content/qt72d3m5d8/qt72d3m5d8.pdf
• Araujo, T.S; Yamamura, M.L; Morais, S.C.M et al.. Abstract International Conference for Integrative Medicine and Health 2018: Acupuncture in the Treatment of Pain in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease. Global Advances in Health and Medicine. 2018, Sep; 7(1): 266. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6153547/
• Araujo, T.S, Santos, A.C.D, Gurgel, I.D. International Congress for Integrative Medicine and Health 2018 Abstract: Advances in Integrative Medicine Policies in the Brazilian Public Health System and the Parallel With the Actual National Medical Curriculum. Global Advances in Health and Medicine. 2018, Sep; 7(1): 251. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6153547/

Integrative Health, Wellness and Medically Reviewed Articles:

• 1500 articles on Everyday Health and Castle Connoly – See bottom of Dr. Laube’s profile for his recent articles: https://www.everydayhealth.com/authors/justin-laube/ – E.g. include:
  • “Taking Too Many Supplements? Here’s How to Tell, and Why It Can Be Risky” by Lauren Bedosky and medically reviewed by Dr. Laube (June 26, 2025) https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/taking-too-many-supplements-heres-how-to-tell-and-why-it-can-be-risky/
  • “I Tried Ketamine Therapy for My Depression. Here’s What I Learned.” By Jennifer Davis-Flynn and reviewed by Dr. Laube (November 10, 2023)

• Psychedelic science – Microdosing.com 
  • Natural (and Legal) Microdosing & Plant Medicine Products – https://www.microdosing.com/homepage-3/legal-microdosing-and-plant-medicine-products/
  • Microdosing Courses and Safe Education – https://www.microdosing.com/news-culture/microdosing-courses/
  • Microdosing: Harm Reduction and Conscious Guidance https://www.microdosing.com/guides/how-to-microdose-magic-mushrooms-psilocybin/

Op-Ed:

• Salles Araujo, Thais (2023, April 15). Are doctors ready to discuss psychedelic therapies with patients? KevinMD. Retrieved from Are doctors ready to discuss psychedelic therapies with patients? https://www.kevinmd.com/2023/04/are-doctors-ready-to-discuss-psychedelic-therapies-with-patients.html

Online Publication Articles:

• Laube, J. CNN.com/Health – “Integrative medicine is ‘new way of healing’” (2007) https://web.archive.org/web/20071215125048/http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/10/08/laube.essay/index.html
• Laube, J. UCLA Explore IM – “An Introduction to Integrative, East-West, and Well-being Oriented Primary Care Medicine”(2015) https://web.archive.org/web/20160524101309/http://exploreim.ucla.edu/news/an-introduction-to-integrative-east-west-and-well-being-oriented-primary-care-medicine /
• Laube, J. Becoming an Authentic East-West Healer. CEWM 25 Years of Innovative Care – Annual Program Overview. Page 24 of pdf and page 20 in document. (2019) https://drive.google.com/file/d/19GhOmeUdncue4AgoKZgg-tWi3YnTNR0y/view?usp=sharing
• Laube, J; Araujo, TS. Introduction to bodywork ( acupuncture, massage, trigger point…). (2019) https://c-uphd.crediblemind.com/topics/bodywork/learn-more, Pub Status: Published.
• Laube, J. Men’s Health Magazine – “Eastern Exposure: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Keep You Healthy”(2019) https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/how-traditional-chinese-medicine-can-keep-you-healthy