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Galectin-3 and Apheresis: The Future of Medicine
In this webinar, Dr. Eliaz presents groundbreaking research findings and practice-tested protocols to effectively manage Galectin-3, including the use of selective apheresis showing breakthrough results ...
Nicotinamide for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Prevention: What the Evidence Shows
Its proposed role in enhancing cellular DNA repair and supporting the skin’s response to ultraviolet-induced damage has prompted investigation into whether supplementation may reduce skin ...
Is Nattokinase Underdosed? What a Large Patient Study Found
Clinical results with nattokinase have been inconsistent—and dose may be the reason. A 1,062-patient study using 10,800 FU/day reported significant changes in lipids and carotid ...
Long COVID: A Multisystem Approach to Post-Viral Recovery
Long COVID can affect the brain, heart, lungs, gut, sleep, and energy. Recovery works best when the plan is just as broad — and just ...
Mold Illness Testing: Blood vs. Urine Mycotoxin Tests Explained
Mycotoxins aren't living organisms — they're toxic molecules that trigger antibodies capable of attaching to human tissue and setting off autoimmunity. Understanding that distinction reshapes ...
Seasonal Immune Support: What the Evidence Says on Vitamin D, C, Zinc & More
Most immune supplement advice stops at "take vitamin C and zinc." This deep dive goes further, covering absorption saturation, homeostatic adaptation, copper status, and the ...
60-Day Mind|Set Challenge Shows Anxiety Improvements
In a small paired-cohort evaluation, 10 participants completed validated measures of anxiety, perceived stress, and everyday cognitive failures before and after 60 days of daily ...
The Endocannabinoid–Adrenal Connection Behind Seasonal Immune Challenges
Why do some patients experience recurring immune challenges as the seasons change? One possible piece of the puzzle involves the relationship between endocannabinoid signaling, adrenal ...
Essential Oils as Multitarget Therapeutics: A Microbiome-Centered, Evidence-Informed Approach to Clinical Practice
Explore how essential oils differ from conventional antibiotics through their multitarget mechanisms of action, microbiome-centered effects, and whole-person physiological influences. Learn evidence-informed principles of formulation, ...
Seasonal Immune Support: What the Evidence Says on Vitamin D, C, Zinc & More
Most immune supplement advice stops at "take vitamin C and zinc." This deep dive goes further, covering absorption saturation, homeostatic adaptation, copper status, and the ...
The Cascade and Its Limits: Interferon, Homeostatic Capacity, and Treatment Variability in Lupus (Part 2)
Systemic lupus erythematosus does not emerge randomly in patients carrying latent EBV. In this Part 2 of our Systems Homeostasis series, we trace how EBNA2-driven ...
From Support to Resilience: Rethinking Immune Health
What if “supporting the immune system” isn’t enough? In this thought-provoking episode, a panel of integrative practitioners explores how to move beyond short-term immune support ...
Rethinking Chronic Sinusitis: Is Fungi the Missing Link?
Many sinusitis patients don’t have a lingering infection—they have a chronic inflammatory reaction to fungi. This post reviews a key paper on chronic rhinosinusitis, explains ...
A Robust Multi and Proper Immune Support Are a Home Run for Cold/Flu Season
Immune defense can be compared to a sport like baseball. You want to have all the bases covered with nutritional support. Combining a Multivitamin with ...
Immune Resilience: A Science-Backed Protocol for Preventive Maintenance
As cold and flu season approaches, immune health is top of mind for most patients, But rather than reacting to infection, a proactive protocol centered ...
Immune Boot Camp: Immune Support for Back to School and Beyond
In the course of one year, the U.S. population contracts approximately 1 billion colds.1 Influenza accounts for 20-25 million doctor visits.1 During the fall and ...
Seasonal Allergies and Immunity: What the Research Shows
Seasonal allergies are a significant problem for almost 25 percent of the U.S. population. Current treatment strategies are limited, demanding a more thoughtful approach from ...
Phytocannabinoids and Keeping Your Immune System Healthy
Scientists have called the endocannabinoid system one of the “gatekeepers” of the immune system.1 The endocannabinoid system is activated in response to immune challenges like viral ...
Can a Small Daily Dose of Vitamin K2 Support Bone Health?
A randomized trial found that 100 mcg of vitamin K2 improved osteocalcin activation in healthy adults. But does that mean stronger bones?
Natural Strategies to Address Cardiovascular Health in Women
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, yet it continues to be underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and undertreated in female patients. Women experience different symptoms, different risk timelines, and different physiological triggers than men — and the consequences of missing those ...
Is Your Patient Ready for Sauna? The Missing Step in Heat Therapy Protocols
Sauna is one of the most evidence-backed lifestyle interventions for cardiovascular and brain health—but its benefits are not automatic. In chronically stressed, depleted patients, the same thermal dose that extends healthspan in Finnish cohorts can act as additional allostatic load.
Resveratrol: A Versatile Anti-Inflammatory Agent Across Multiple Conditions
A quick dive into PubMed yields numerous human studies on resveratrol in the past year alone. These recent studies show benefits for patients with osteoarthritis, cardiometabolic disease, Alzheimer’s disease, COVID-19, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and periodontal disease. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions ...
The Aging Female Heart: Beyond the Male Model of Cardiovascular Care
Heart health remains a universal concern, but women face a distinct set of structural, biological and psychosocial influences that drive cardiovascular risk. As female patients transition through menopause—and the protective effects of estrogen drop—their risks amplify. Women require a personalized approach to ...
AHCC and Immunity: Evidence-Based Insights into Comprehensive Immune Support
From infection protection to disease prevention—how this shiitake mushroom extract offers comprehensive immune support for all your patients. For centuries, shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushrooms have been a cornerstone of traditional medicine, valued for their ability to promote immunity, vitality and longevity. ...
Comprehensive Joint Support: Science-Backed Solutions
An evidence-based protocol can ease aches and pains, tame inflammation, and help active patients stay in the game. All active patients, from weekend warriors to aging athletes, face a variety of physical challenges, ranging from shifts in muscle mass and flexibility to ...
Understanding Methylation for the Busy Practitioner: What is Methylation, How Do You Test, and Treat?
Chronic health consequences associated with hypomethylation include cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease, diabetes, neurodegenerative disease, psychological disorders, and cancer.8,9 DNA methylation results in gene regulation by switching genes on and off and is the most well-studied epigenetic mechanism.10 Epigenetics relates to how environmental ...
Taming Joint Pain Without NSAIDS
Natural botanicals backed by science offer safe, effective solutions to ease inflammation, minimize pain and protect joints from damage. For joint pain, stiffness and swelling, active patients have few alternatives. NSAIDs like celecoxib, naproxen and diclofenac are linked with an alarming range ...
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