Detoxification
CASE STUDY: Nutritional Aspects of Detoxification in Clinical Practice
In this case study, John Cline, MD discusses the nutritional aspects of detoxification, a vital cellular task that, if lacking, can lead to early morbidity and mortality. The process of detoxification involves the mobilization, biotransformation, and elimination of toxicants of exogenous and endogenous origin. This case study, published in AlternativeRead
Alkaline Diets Reduce Risk of Kidney Failure
Low acid diets that emphasize alkaline fruits and vegetables have gained attention in the diet of the day world, but critics cited a lack of scientific evidence. The evidence is growing that low acid diets may indeed have significant merit for kidney health. An estimated 26 million people in theRead
21-Day Food & Spirit, Full Spectrum Detox Program from Deanna Minich, PhD
Are your patients looking for a different kind of detox program? One that addresses the whole person – not just the diet. We encourage your patients and your staff (and you) to join Deanna Minich, PhD and her team of Food & Spirit Practitioners for this community-based detox and full-spectrumRead
Mediterranean-Style Diet & Kidney Function
Adult Food Allergies Linked to Prenatal BPA Exposure
If it seems like more of your patients are allergic to, or intolerant of, more and different kinds of foods than ever before, there might be a reason why. A new research published in November 2014 issue of The FASEB Journal, scientists show, for the first time, that there is a link between perinatal exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA) at low doses and the risk to develop food intolerance in later life. By Sadrine Menard et al, The FASEB Journal, November 2014.
Retrain the Brain for Healthier Eating
Naked Mole Rat, “You are My Detox Hero,” by Kara Fitzgerald, ND
There’s no disputing naked mole rats are hideous. They’re beady-eyed, hairless, with massive protruding front teeth. They are so ugly we didn’t want to post their picture on our site for fear of scaring and permanently scarring our readers. But there is a lot we can learn about DETOX from NMRs, says Kara Fitzgerald ND, a speaker at the upcoming DETOX Summit. For instance, “they live forever, feel no pain, and they don’t get cancer,” she says.
Integrating Diet and Physical Activity in Type-2 Diabetes Therapy to Reduce Inflammation
The Miracle of Mycelium from Medicinal Mushrooms
Chronic Inflammation and the Western Diet
Chronic inflammation is the 21st century’s leading health epidemic. It is the single common factor that contributes to the development and progression of chronic illnesses, many of which can be caused and modified by diet. As seen in this commentary by John Neustadt, ND, pathologies once viewed as unrelated are now grouped into the category of “inflammatory disease” including: atherosclerosis, dementia, arthritis, vasculitis, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. In this report, Neustadt reviews the anti-inflammatory benefits of a “prudent diet,” including the Paleolithic diet and the Mediterranean diet. Though the Paleo diet is more restrictive in grain, legumes, dairy and potato consumption than the Med diet, both have significant overlap in macro and micro-nutrients.
