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Stress Eating? What Does the Research Say?
We’re all familiar with stress eating. You feel the pressure getting to you and you reach for a “comfort” food—one ...
Ancient Herb Shows Promise for Stress Relief
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a shrub native to India, Africa, and the Middle East. It has been used for at ...
Understanding Long Covid and an Effective Protocol from Jacob Teitelbaum, MD
In this episode, we talk with Jacob Teitelbaum, MD about long covid and a treatment protocol he is using to improve the quality of life ...
Treating Long COVID: What We Know So Far
Current findings shed light on its pathogenesis and progression—and offer promising protocols to improve patients’ lives. As the initial impact ...
Study Finds New Role for Vitamin D in Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a fairly common side effect of cancer treatment, affecting some 30-40 percent of patients. It ...
Another Reason to Give Up Meat
The idea that eating less meat can improve cardiovascular health certainly isn’t new. Studies have found that people who eat ...
Research Is Finding Diet Alone Isn’t Enough To Meet Nutrient Needs
The modern diet, lifestyle, and increased exposure to stress demands more nutritional support to sustain our bodies. Yet, most people ...
Harnessing the power of traditional, complementary and integrative healthcare: What the World Health Organization should do
Traditional, complementary, and integrative healthcare (TCIH) is a valuable but often underutilized resource. TCIH could both help address a range ...
Hemp-Oil Derived CBD Lifts Mood and Controls Addictions
The statements mentioned in this content have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to prevent, diagnosis, ...
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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 ...
Why High Blood Pressure May Worsen Osteoarthritis in Some Joints
A new study offers a possible explanation for why high blood pressure may worsen osteoarthritis in some joints but not others. We look at vasopressin, prior injury and what practitioners can—and can’t—take from the findings.
Healthy Aging Starts in the Gut: Why Digestion Matters More After 50
Explore how stomach acid, pancreatic enzymes, bile production, and nutrient absorption change with age—and how lifestyle factors and targeted digestive supplements may support healthy digestion after 50.
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. ...
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