It can be a challenge to maintain an exercise routine, but getting the right nutrients can help. However, physical activity can also change a patient’s micronutrient needs. “How exercise affects nutrient status is different for each person, says Joy Dubost, PhD, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Certain vitamins and minerals are especially…
The endocannabinoid system, discovered in the early 1990s modulates various functions in the body. Cells in the system that house receptors, including CB1 andCB2 are “activated” by chemicals known as cannabinoids. There are more than 80 different cannabinoids in Cannabis sativa L (marijuana and hemp) The two most well-known of these chemicals are DBD and…
As far back as the late nineteenth century, the health science establishment began looking into GABA as a metabolic product deprived from plants and microbes. In the 1950s GABA breaks onto the health science stage, identified as an integral part of nervous system activity, mainly as the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter. GABA activity is now being…
In modern society, we are constantly exposed to heavy metals such as cadmium, lead and mercury. These heavy metals have no essential biochemical roles in our body, and conversely, can cause us a great deal of harm if they build up to toxic levels. They bind to our tissues, create damaging free radicals, disrupt our…
Losing weight is an important step toward becoming healthier. Once you’ve lost 10% of your body weight, you are instantly healthier. Green Leafy Vegetables: Swiss chard, kale, and spinach all contain inflammation-fighting antioxidants and can be prepared in numerous delicious ways. These leafy greens are high in vitamins A,C, K. Bok Choy: In addition to…
If you follow trends in the area of dietary supplements, you probably are aware that curcumin has been a rapidly growing segment of the market. Curcumin longa is a member of the ginger family, which is the common spice turmeric. The spice adds color and flavor to sauces, and has been used traditionally in many…
I imagine if one of every three patients who walked through your door was afflicted with a debilitating, yet completely preventable and treatable disease. Unfortunately, this isn’t just a dark fantasy, but a stark reality, as more than 100 million Americans suffer from preventable diseases such as osteoporosis, heart disease and diabetes. As a health…
For, centuries practitioners of Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine have relied on turmeric for its wide range of health benefits. Today, more than 8,000 studies point to curcumin, the compound in turmeric responsible for its distinctive yellow hue, as the power behind the herb. Research shows that curcumin is a potent antioxidant that supports the…
The recent advances in genetic research have finally reached a point where we can begin to look at specific genes and what their functions are. With the recent completion of the genome project, research is mounting as studies are being conducted and associations being made as to the relevance of genetic variants to disease causation.…
Modern medicine has overlooked the critical importance of proper hydration and the far reaching and devastating affects of dehydration. Water is not just a substance that dissolves and carries various substances throughout the body, it acts as a coolant, creates structure and provides energy to every cell in the body. As we look into the…