01/12/2023
Bone Health and Osteoporosis: An Orthomolecular Perspective
Bone Health and Osteoporosis: An Orthomolecular Perspective
Osteoporosis, like most other disease, is caused by many factors including deficiencies of essential nutrients such as vitamin D. But are prescription drugs really the answer?
09/21/2022
How Healthy Diets Like the Mediterranean Diet Help Protect Brain Health
How Healthy Diets Like the Mediterranean Diet Help Protect Brain Health
New research from investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital has further confirmed what is already known about the link between diet and cognition — that what we eat can impact our brain health.
09/20/2022
Coffee and tea drinking may be associated with reduced rates of stroke and dementia: Intake of 4-6 total cups daily was associated with lowest risks
Coffee and tea drinking may be associated with reduced rates of stroke and dementia: Intake of 4-6 total cups daily was associated with lowest risks
Drinking coffee or tea may be associated with a lower risk of stroke and dementia, according to a new study. Drinking coffee was also associated with a lower risk of post-stroke dementia.
09/13/2022
Sweeteners Linked to Heart Disease in New Study of 100,000 Adults
Sweeteners Linked to Heart Disease in New Study of 100,000 Adults
Academics have identified a possible link between artificial sweeteners and heart disease in a new study.
08/10/2021
Frequent Consumption of Peanuts by Cancer Patients May Increase Risk of Cancer Spread
Frequent Consumption of Peanuts by Cancer Patients May Increase Risk of Cancer Spread
UK: A recent study, published in the journal Carcinogenesis ,
12/13/2020
Plant-Based Diet Ramps Up Metabolism, According to New Study
Plant-Based Diet Ramps Up Metabolism, According to New Study
EurekAlert.org A plant-based diet boosts after-meal burn, leads to weight loss, and improves cardiometabolic risk factors in overweight individuals, according to a new randomized control trial published in JAMA Network Open by researchers with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. The s...
09/17/2020
Higher vitamin D levels may lower dementia risk, experts say - Clinical Daily News - McKnight's Long Term Care News
Higher vitamin D levels may lower dementia risk, experts say - Clinical Daily News - McKnight's Long Term Care News
People who consume high levels of vitamin D in food have a lower risk of developing dementia when compared with those who consume less, according to brain aging researchers.
09/17/2020
How We Sleep May Predict Alzheimer’s Disease
How We Sleep May Predict Alzheimer’s Disease
A recent study from researchers at UC Berkeley published in the journal Current Biology suggests that one defence against this debilitating brain-wasting disease may be plenty of deep, restorative sleep; with the neuroscientists claiming to have found a way to estimate a time frame when Alzheimer’...
06/26/2020
Countries with early adoption of face masks showed modest COVID-19 infection rates
Countries with early adoption of face masks showed modest COVID-19 infection rates
Regions with an early interest in face masks had milder COVID-19 epidemics, experts say.
06/18/2020
PROTEIN FROM PLANTS IS HEALTHIER THAN MEAT: STUDY
PROTEIN FROM PLANTS IS HEALTHIER THAN MEAT: STUDY
Article courtesy of: Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world's top cardiologists, best selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. Does the type of protein you eat matter?...
03/22/2020
Your First Line of Defense Against Viral Infections
Your First Line of Defense Against Viral Infections
The first line of defense against viral infections, like COVID-19, is the respiratory tract. Learn how to bolster this natural barrier to infection and support your overall health.
01/20/2020
Could eating garlic reduce aging-related memory problems?
Could eating garlic reduce aging-related memory problems?
Consuming garlic helps counteract age-related changes in gut bacteria associated with memory problems, according to a new study conducted with mice. The benefit comes from allyl sulfide, a compound in garlic known for its health benefits.
12/31/2019
Sugar and Depression: What's the Link? - Psychiatry Advisor
Sugar and Depression: What's the Link? - Psychiatry Advisor
Researchers examined whether high levels of sugar consumption increases the risk for depression. We review their findings.
12/31/2019
Plant-based diets linked to heart health - but not all plant-based diets are healthy
Plant-based diets linked to heart health - but not all plant-based diets are healthy
A plant-based diet cuts heart failure risk by over 40%, claims new research which strengthens the case that an intake of mainly of fruits and vegetables can reduce risk of heart disease.
12/25/2019
Lavender-Based Interventions Evaluated for Anxiety Treatment - MPR
Lavender-Based Interventions Evaluated for Anxiety Treatment - MPR
Analysis of the data revealed that 54 RCTs and 17 NRSs included in the qualitative synthesis “reported at least a significant result” favoring the use of lavender for anxiety.
11/24/2019
32 Signs Fungus Might Be Taking Over Your Body
32 Signs Fungus Might Be Taking Over Your Body
If you're feeling run down and generally unwell, it could be a sign that dangerous fungus is taking over your body. Here's how to know for sure.
11/24/2019
Two days of high-sugar diet increases risk for IBD
Two days of high-sugar diet increases risk for IBD
Short-term increases in sugar consumption could increase the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a new study by researchers at the Unive
10/24/2019
Many Common Meds Could Alter Your Microbiome
consumer.healthday.com
Some widely used drugs alter the population of microbes in the gut, and a number raise the risk of antibiotic resistance, a new Dutch study shows.
09/26/2019
Coffee may protect against gallstones
sciencedaily.com
Drinking more coffee may help reduce the risk of developing gallstones, according to a new study.
09/19/2019
Generic Zantac Distribution Halted Worldwide
medscape.com
Zantac's manufacturer has halted distribution of the drug after findings that the medication may have become tainted with a cancer-causing agent.
09/12/2019
Eating Chicken Linked To Higher Cancer Risk, Oxford Study Finds
techtimes.com
Researchers found a link between chicken consumption and increased risk for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. They also found a positive association between poultry intake and prostate cancer and malignant melanoma.
09/11/2019
Commonly used antibiotics may lead to heart problems
sciencedaily.com
Scientists have shown for the first time a link between two types of heart problems and one of the most commonly prescribed classes of antibiotics.
09/11/2019
The long lasting benefits of supplements & the fascinating study that nobody is talking about
nutraingredients-usa.com
A recent study reported something very impressive: A decade after the end of a randomized clinical trial, the benefits of dietary supplementation not only persisted, but seemed to be getting bigger. So why are we not talking about this more?
09/02/2019
Popularity of vegan diets may contribute to choline deficiency, report says
nutraingredients.com
The increasing shift towards plant-based and vegan diets risks a deficiency of an essential nutrient found in animal-based foods that is important for brain health, according to a nutritional expert.
08/23/2019
Examining Meat Intake & Breast Cancer Risk - Oncology Nurse Advisor
oncologynurseadvisor.com
Researchers examined the correlation between consuming different types of meat and breast cancer risk. We explore their findings.
08/11/2019
Fluoride may diminish kidney and liver function in adolescents
sciencedaily.com
Fluoride exposure may lead to a reduction in kidney and liver function among adolescents, according to a new study.
08/06/2019
Coffee Might Be Your Go-to Brew for Weight Loss
consumer.healthday.com
Could America's favorite morning drink also help fight one of its biggest health issues, obesity?
08/06/2019
Applications of the Antioxidant, Astaxanthin
blog.designsforhealth.com
Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid found in various microorganisms and marine animals including salmon, trout, krill, shrimp, crayfish, yeast, and the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis, Chlorella zofingiensis, and Chlorococcum sp. Haematococcus pluvialis is one of the best sources of natural a...
07/30/2019
Paleo diet linked to heart disease biomarker in new study
integrativepractitioner.com
People who follow the Paleo diet have twice the amount of a key blood biomarker linked closely to heart disease, according to a new study examining the imp
07/25/2019
Menopause Muffin Top? Here’s What to Do About It | Metagenics Blog
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General Wellness, Women's Health Menopause Muffin Top? Here’s What to Do About It Stuck in the Middle with Menopause Belly For a chosen few over age 45, the ability to keep a svelte figure before, during, and after menopause seems effortless. But for the rest of us, our menopausal years typically ...
06/01/2019
New study demonstrates the benefits of collagen peptides for improving body composition and muscle strength in premenopausal women
blog.designsforhealth.com
When choosing nutrition supplementation for improving body composition and preserving lean tissue mass we often first think of whey protein or branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). However, collagen peptides should also be considered. In a study published two weeks ago in Nutrients, researchers demons...
05/23/2019
| Dr. Michael Murray
doctormurray.com
agsdi-stethoscope Natural Support for Vein Health With summer almost here, I wanted to take the opportunity to highlight some natural treatments for varicose veins. Although they are primarily a “cosmetic” issue, vein health may represent the overall health of connective tissue and our blood ves...
05/23/2019
Heavily processed foods cause overeating and weight gain, study finds: Small-scale trial is the first randomized, controlled research of its kind
sciencedaily.com
People eating ultra-processed foods ate more calories and gained more weight than when they ate a minimally processed diet, according to results from a new study. The difference occurred even though meals provided to the volunteers in both the ultra-processed and minimally processed diets had the sa...
05/18/2019
Garlic Keeps the Brain from Aging
blog.designsforhealth.com
Memory failure and the gradual decline of cognitive function are among the most feared aspects of growing older. We are (grudgingly) willing to accept the wrinkles on our skin, graying hair, less defined muscle tone, and the joints that don’t want to cooperate early in the morning; but we fear los...
05/09/2019
NAD is often overlooked as a powerful disease fighter | NaturalHealth365
naturalhealth365.com
(NaturalHealth365) NAD is an often overlooked co-enzyme that helps your body turn nutrients into energy. Learn how this supplement fights chronic disease.
03/20/2019
Statins associated with 38 per cent increased risk of type 2 diabetes
diabetes.co.uk
The controversy about statins continues following a study revealing how the cholesterol-lowering drugs are associated with increased blood glucose, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes risk. The study has called for "rigorous preventive strategies such as glucose control and weight reduction" to b...
03/05/2019
Californian 'Holy Herb' a Potential Treatment for Alzheimer's?
medscape.com
An extract from yerba santa, a native Californian plant that has been used for medicinal purposes, may be a promising new compound in the treatment of Alzheimer disease.
02/16/2019
New Study Links Acetaminophen (Tylenol) to Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
greenmedinfo.com
Another damning study indicates it is simply time to pull the plug on this outdated drug