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Cognitive Function Protocol
Counteract Brain Aging with a Mix of Nutrients and Other Non-Traditional Ingredients The aging of populations worldwide is increasing the ...
Study Finds Link Between Obesity and Key Nutrient Deficiency
Incidence of adult obesity has doubled in the past 25 years, with almost 1 billion people worldwide—about 1 in every ...
Blocking Galectin-3 for Health and Longevity
In this video, Josh Helman, MD discusses the pathogenic mechanisms of the pro-inflammatory immune protein galectin-3 and its role in ...
Blocking Galectin-3 with Modified Citrus Pectin Supports Cognition and May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
Cognitive impairment and the development of Alzheimer’s disease are recognized risk factors in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Research continues to link metabolic dysregulation ...
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 ...
Want Effective Immune Support? Then Stop Pigeon-Holing Botanicals
If we want our patients’ immune systems to be robust, we must take a wider view of immune health. After ...
Crohn’s- A Functional Medicine Approach (Case Review)
Today I want to share an article written by Ron Grisanti from Functional Medicine University which is a case review ...
Pomegranate Extract Shows Promise for Healthy Aging
The pomegranate, a symbol of prosperity, hope, and abundance for over four thousand years, has deeply influenced culture and history. ...
Balance the Endocannabinoid System to Soothe Gut Health
The answer to a healthy gut may lie in having a healthy endocannabinoid system. Endocannabinoids are endogenously produced ligands that ...
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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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