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The Sympathetic Spiral of Doom: Why So Many Patients Stay Stuck
Many patients continue to experience fatigue, anxiety, poor sleep, and low resilience even when conventional testing appears normal. On the One Medicine Podcast, Dr. Scott ...
Acetyl-L-Carnitine and Depression: What a New Meta-Analysis Reveals
A new systematic review suggests acetyl-L-carnitine may reduce depressive symptoms, with the strongest apparent benefits seen in older adults.
Is Niacin Still an Effective Option for Lipid Management?
Today’s cardiometabolic care is moving beyond a singular focus on LDL cholesterol toward a more comprehensive therapeutic strategy. Properly formulated and prescribed, niacin merits renewed ...
A 30-Year Investigation Into Culprit Biomarker Galectin-3: From Survival to Sepsis—and Beyond
For more than 30 years, Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc, has investigated Galectin-3 and its role in inflammation, fibrosis, cancer, kidney injury, sepsis, and emerging ...
Why Do Some Respond Better to GLP-1 Drugs? Galectin-3 May Offer a Clue
Why do two patients with similar metabolic profiles sometimes respond so differently to the same GLP-1 medication? Galectin-3 may offer an important clue. This emerging ...
Can L-Theanine and Caffeine Improve Focus in ADHD?
A new study explores whether combining L-theanine and caffeine may help support selective attention and promote a state of calm alertness.
Specific Ultraprocessed Food Ingredients May Raise Hypertension Risk
A new study suggests that specific ingredients in ultraprocessed foods may be linked to a higher risk of developing hypertension.
Beyond the Gut: Finding the Upstream Driver in Complex GI Cases
The gut is often where complex physiology becomes visible—not necessarily where it begins. Explore a structured laboratory and systems-based approach for identifying upstream drivers and ...
Why Niacin Remains Unique for Lipid and Lp(a) Support
Nicotinic acid has a distinctive role in nutritional lipid support. By influencing free-fatty-acid release, hepatic triglyceride production, and VLDL synthesis, niacin works upstream in lipid ...
Biofilms — A Contributor to Chronic, Degenerative Disease
From the plaque on our teeth to the mucosal layers in the gut lumen, biofilms are everywhere in our environment — and they are a ...
TCM Outperforms Conventional Drug for Kids’ Respiratory Infections
A team of Chinese researchers found that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) was more effective at treating recurrent respiratory tract infections (RRTIs) in children compared to ...
Effects of dietary selenium on immune function of spleen in mice
Journal of Functional Foods Xin Zhang, Liangliang Zhang, Kaide Xia, Jie Dai, Jiangtao Huang, Yun Wang, Guiming Zhu, Zuquan Hu, Zhu Zeng, Yi Jia ABSTRACT: ...
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra): Setting the Record Straight
By Jessie Hawkins, PhD/ Elderberries–dark purple berries from the Sambucus nigra plant–have become a universal natural remedy for respiratory complaints such as the common cold ...
Major Boost in COVID-19 Protective Antibodies Seen in Breast Milk after Vaccination
Nursing mothers who receive a COVID-19 vaccine may pass protective antibodies to their babies through breast milk for at least 80 days following vaccination, suggests ...
DISCOVERY: Immune Defense Guidance System Identified
A new mice experimental study shows that at the kick off of the immune response, the molecule sphingosine 1 phosphate (S1P) mobilizes immune cells into ...
Tissue Stiffness Contributes to Immune Responses & Chronic Aging Diseases
A new study shows that tissue stiffness causes tension in cells, which likely drives immune responses in many chronic diseases. The findings suggest the cellular ...
Part 1: Melatonin, Immune Function, and Inflammation
A look at the physiological role of melatonin beyond its sleep-supportive and antioxidant effects. Melatonin and Respiratory Health Melatonin has been shown to improve various ...
The Immune and Gastrointestinal Benefits of Colostrum
From Top-Notch Athletes to the Critically Ill, this Colostral “First Milk” Provides Nutritional Protection What’s the nutritional superfood almost all of us have had at ...
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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