Modified Citrus Pectin Blocks Gal-3 to Protect Against Post-Stroke Brain Injury A growing body of data points to microglial neuroinflammation as a contributing factor in ischemic stroke injury — driven by high levels of galectin-3 (Gal-3), a master proinflammatory alarmin protein. Research shows that Gal-3 promotes unregulated microglial activation andRead
Curcumin and the Blood Brain Barrier: Neuroprotective effect of turmeric extract in combination with its essential oil and enhanced brain bioavailability in an animal model. Banji D, Banji OJ, Srinivas K. BioMed Res Int. 2021; (January): 1-12 PURPOSE: The study evaluated the neuroprotective effect and pharmacokinetic profile of turmeric extractRead
There’s no doubt that we need to drastically improve our health. The fact that 60 percent of Americans are taking some kind of prescription drug should set off alarms in everyone. Synthetic medicines typically create more problems than they claim to solve. They are “one track” solutions to problems thatRead
Chronic stress is linked with a range of serious diseases—how CBD can ease stress and anxiety, enhance sleep, support immunity and promote overall wellness. Stress isn’t just inconvenient or unpleasant—it affects every aspect of the human body, playing a pivotal role in anxiety disorders, mood disruptions, sleep disturbances, immune issuesRead
The results of a large prospective cohort study were recently published in JAMA Network Open, suggesting that even “low-risk” drinking is associated with a greater mortality risk among people with either health-related or socioeconomic risk factors. This is in line with a number of recent studies which point to a detrimental effect of alcohol, and aRead
This concentrated blend of bioactive compounds harnesses the power of medicinal mushrooms, in a natural supplement with proven benefits. Widely recognized for their immunosupportive properties, shiitakes and other mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine to promote health and vitality and enhance longevity. AHCCRead
One of the most exciting areas of medicine available today for treating both acute and chronic, degenerative conditions is Regenerative Medicine – one could suggest that it is the future of medicine available today. In this article I would like to provide an overview of the current state of RegenerativeRead
Over the last decade or so, research interest in the pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic immune protein galectin-3 (Gal-3) has skyrocketed. Today, thousands of published scientific papers—including longitudinal cohort studies—point to the driving role of galectin-3 in the pathogenesis of our most serious degenerative conditions, from chronic kidney disease and acute kidneyRead
Though it is well known that diet can certainly modulate the composition of the gut microbiota, we are only just beginning to understand how exercise affects your gut and gut microbiome. However, considering the many roles of the gut in the development and maintenance of overall health, it is notRead
Prostate cancer…many of us know someone who is dealing with or who has successfully managed their prostate cancer. Why? This disease has become so prevalent in the past few decades that it’s now the second most common cancer in men worldwide — and it continues to be one of theRead
