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Mold Illness Testing: Blood vs. Urine Mycotoxin Tests Explained
Mycotoxins aren't living organisms — they're toxic molecules that trigger antibodies capable of attaching to human tissue and setting off autoimmunity. Understanding that distinction reshapes ...
Seasonal Immune Support: What the Evidence Says on Vitamin D, C, Zinc & More
Most immune supplement advice stops at "take vitamin C and zinc." This deep dive goes further, covering absorption saturation, homeostatic adaptation, copper status, and the ...
60-Day Mind|Set Challenge Shows Anxiety Improvements
In a small paired-cohort evaluation, 10 participants completed validated measures of anxiety, perceived stress, and everyday cognitive failures before and after 60 days of daily ...
The Endocannabinoid–Adrenal Connection Behind Seasonal Immune Challenges
Why do some patients experience recurring immune challenges as the seasons change? One possible piece of the puzzle involves the relationship between endocannabinoid signaling, adrenal ...
More than Calcium and Minerals: Healthy Bone Tissue is the Foundation of Longevity
Bone health may involve more than calcium and minerals. On the OneMedicine Podcast, Rob Lutz and his guests explore BMPs—signaling molecules studied for their role ...
Essential Oils as Multitarget Therapeutics: A Microbiome-Centered, Evidence-Informed Approach to Clinical Practice
Explore how essential oils differ from conventional antibiotics through their multitarget mechanisms of action, microbiome-centered effects, and whole-person physiological influences. Learn evidence-informed principles of formulation, ...
Beyond Inflammation: A Regenerative Nutrition Approach to Musculoskeletal Health
Understanding Inflammation, Tissue Health, and the Role of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins Chiropractors are on the front line of musculoskeletal care. ...
The Science of Restorative Sleep: From Stress to the Gut-Brain Connection
Sleep is far more than a period of rest. Each night, the body coordinates hormonal regulation, immune balance, memory consolidation, metabolic processing, tissue repair, and ...
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 ...
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 ...
Healthspan Demystified: Key Nutrients for Metabolic Health and Performance
When you think of dietary supplements with healthspan-boosting potential, which ingredients come to mind first (or show up in your patient protocols regularly)? Is it resveratrol? Creatine? Collagen? Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)? Or something more niche, like spermidine or ergothioneine? Your personal selection ...
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 ...
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