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Immune Health

Conquering Seasonal Allergies and Asthma: A Simple Yet Effective Approach

Spring is a difficult time of year for many patients, due to the onset of seasonal allergies. In my clinical ...
Regenerative Medicine

BMP-9: A Promising Therapeutic Target for Bone Destruction in Rheumatoid Arthritis

BMP-9 deficiency exacerbates joint inflammation and promotes bone loss. Researchers tested BMP-9 supplementation in mice to see if there was improvement in any of the ...
Microbiome

Postbiotics – Capturing Microbial Benefits Without Live Microbes

The Leap to Postbiotics – Born of Necessity and Insight Early 2020. COVID-19 brought the world to a standstill, and ...
SleepStress

Feeling Stressed? Find Your Zen

Summary: In today’s stress-laden environment, incorporating various supplements may be a consideration to mitigate the effects of stress and enhance ...
Botanical MedicineStress

Botanicals for Times of Stress

Summary Incorporating adaptogenic herbs such as ashwagandha, Holy basil, and rhodiola can be valuable adjuncts for times of stress.* These ...
Botanical MedicineMental Health

Magnolia Bark for Mental Health and Stress Support

Summary: Magnolia bark, derived from the bark of the Magnolia officinalis tree, has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine for ...
SleepStress

3 Amino Acids for Better Sleep and Relaxation Support

Summary: In today’s fast-paced world, dealing with stressors and consequent sleep disturbances is becoming increasingly common. While melatonin is widely ...
Cognitive HealthStress

The Benefits of L-Theanine for Stress and Brain Health

Summary L-theanine, an amino acid found in Camellia sinensis tea leaves, is known for its calming effects by promoting relaxation without drowsiness ...
Children's HealthMicrobiome

Probiotics Reduce Fever Duration in Children with Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

This is the first trial showing the efficacy of this probiotic mixture in reducing fever duration in children with URTIs. Fever management can be intimidating ...

Research Backed Ingredients to Support Mood and Health

The Mindful Microbiota Trillions of microorganisms—bacteria, viruses, fungi, and others—create the microbiota. The vast majority, around 70%, of these bugs reside in our intestines and ...

The Benefits of L-Theanine for Stress and Brain Health

Summary L-theanine, an amino acid found in Camellia sinensis tea leaves, is known for its calming effects by promoting relaxation without drowsiness by increasing alpha brain waves ...

The HPA Axis: Evidence-Based Adaptogens to Restore Homeostasis

Disruptions to this crucial system drive stress, disturb sleep and feed fatigue; how to help patients reset, recalibrate and restore balance. Of all the complaints ...

Using Ayurvedic Herbs to Treat Stress

The ancient Indian healing system known as Ayurveda has been used for thousands of years to treat a wide variety of ailments. It relies on ...

New Study Further Supports the Role of NAD in Healthy Aging

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is a key cellular component in virtually all forms of life. While best known for its major role in energy metabolism, NAD is also essential in many signaling pathways. As a result, many NAD-dependent proteins involved in signaling ...

Peptides Unpacked: Exploring the Future of Personalized Medicine

Peptides are redefining the future of personalized medicine. As potent cellular messengers, these short chains of amino acids are integral to processes like immune regulation, tissue repair, and metabolism. From naturally occurring peptides in the body to those derived from diet and ...

Regenerative Medicine – The Future Available Today

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 ...

Ingredients To Slow Down Aging

You may have heard of Bryan Johnson – a tech entrepreneur who spends $2M annually on testing and a protocol to optimize his health and slow his pace of aging. Time Article on Bryan Johnson Bryan Johnson’s Website Bryan’s name came up in ...

Want to Live Longer? Eat the Whole Fish

The health benefits of eating more fish have been well documented, from the heart-healthy properties of omega-3-laden fatty fish to the copious benefits of a fish-rich Mediterranean diet. And now, a new study is adding even more evidence to the case for ...

The Most Overlooked Underlying Cause of Joint Dysfunction: Senescent Cells

Senescent cells, colloquially known as “zombie cells,” have emerged as pivotal players in the aging process and age-related ailments, particularly joint disorders like arthritis. These cells, once active but now in a state of growth arrest, accumulate in arthritic joints, triggering a ...

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