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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 ...
Collagen Supplements & Tendon Health
The results of a 12-week randomized and double-blind clinical trial, which reported on the effects of resistance exercise in combination ...
Psilocybin in Practice
Pam Conboy According to Mental Health America, more than 20% of U.S. adults -roughly 50 million- are experiencing mental illness. ...
Anger Management Strategies: What Works and What Fuels It?
A meta-analysis published in Clinical Psychology Review sought to determine which activities effectively decrease anger. The meta-analytic review included 154 studies and 10,189 participants. Studies ...
A Comprehensive Multivitamin as a Strategic Investment for Active Retirement
Many people are not getting enough nutrients as they age when they need optimal nourishment to sustain healthy aging. Evidence ...
Answering Common Toxic Metal Testing Questions – What Does Heavy Metal Testing Evaluate?
Even though an average concentration in the general population may be deemed "normal," this doesn't mean that these levels are without potential health consequences, especially ...
Cannabidiol’s Interesting New Role in Cardiovascular Health
The statements mentioned in this content have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to prevent, ...
Physical Activity Levels Are Associated with Alzheimer’s Plasma Biomarkers
Increased moderate-to-vigorous activity levels were associated with better cognition and a delayed rise in p-tau181 concentrations over the 3-year follow-up period. Patients with higher baseline ...
Micro and Nanoplastics from Heated Disposable Takeout Containers Are Implicated in Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Plastic is ubiquitous in today’s environment, and we see negative repercussions on cardiovascular health. A recent New England Journal of Medicine article showed that patients ...
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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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