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Neurological DisordersNutrition

The Best Diet for Brain Health?

The so-called Mediterranean diet—which focuses mainly on fresh vegetables, fish, whole grains, and olive oil—has received a lot of press ...
Botanical Medicine

Willow Bark: More Than Pain Relief

Willow bark has been used for thousands of years to treat pain and inflammation in both China and Europe. It’s ...
Nutritional MedicinePractice Management

Best Practices for Supplement Inventory Management

Providing patients with a curated selection of supplements can increase regimen compliance and introduce a new revenue stream to your ...
Nutritional MedicineUbiquinol

What’s The Difference Between Ubiquinol and Ubiquinone?

Although both are forms of CoQ10, your body uses each nutrient differently to perform vital functions. Just as your car ...
Nutrition

Another Reason to Eat Strawberries

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting nearly 6 million people in the United States in 2020 ...
Foundational Nutrition

Study Unearths New Healing Properties of B12

Vitamin B12 is an essential micronutrient that’s well-known for the key roles it plays in nerve function, DNA production, and ...
CBD
Cannabis/Cannabinoids

CBD’s Role in A Healthy Pain Response

The statements mentioned in this content have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to prevent, diagnosis, ...
Longevity

The Vagus Nerve: New Understandings, Emerging Research and Implications for Overall Wellness.

In recent years, the vagus nerve has become a topic of great interest, especially as it relates to stress, anxiety, ...
CancerNutritional Medicine

Supplement May Fight Acute Leukemia

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the most common form of blood and bone marrow cancer among adults, is known for its ...

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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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