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Genetics, Genomics and Personalized Medicine: using recent advances in genetic testing to personalize treatment protocols.
Of the many advances in modern medicine, few are as exciting and promising as those in the field of genetics ...
Gut-Brain Axis Intake Form
Gut-brain axis (GBA) problems can have widespread effects causing nonspecific symptoms throughout the body. Getting to the root of those symptoms takes some sleuthing, but ...
Researchers Uncover the Best Exercise Tips for Diabetics
A research review published in the American Journal of Medicine Open found that while all exercise benefits blood sugar control, how and when you exercise ...
Vitamin D Supplements Reduce Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
A study in the American Heart Journal shows that high doses of vitamin D decrease the risk of atrial fibrillation, a common arrhythmia that leads ...
Gut-Brain Axis Resilience Quiz™
The gut-brain axis (GBA) plays a significant role in overall health. Yet, many patients aren’t aware it exists, let alone ...
Iron Deficiency More Prevalent in Teens and Young Women Than Previously Thought
According to a research letter published in JAMA, as many as four in every 10 teen girls and young women may have dangerously low iron ...
Propolis May Boost Immunity and Combat Premature Aging in HIV Patients
A study published in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy shows that 500 mg per day of bee propolis can help mitigate some of the symptoms of HIV ...
Free Nutrition Resource: Practical Tips for Healthier Kids Meals
A new school year is fast approaching, and you’re probably talking to parents and caregivers about how to help their ...
Cellular Senescence Offers Vital Clues for Healthy Aging
In the rapidly evolving field of longevity, emerging research on cellular senescence—a state of stable cell cycle arrest in which ...
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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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