Enzymes to Help with Accidental Gluten Consumption
Many products that claim to support gluten digestion might not be fully doing the job! Celiac and other types of gluten sensitivity Celiac disease (CD) is the most studied and broadly recognized disease associated with the immune reaction to gluten consumption. Celiac disease is a multifactorial disease characterized by an inflammatory response to ingested…
Psoriasis: A Bowel Disease?
Dr. Haines Ely’s unconventional approach to the itchy, disfiguring scales of psoriasis Psoriasis affects 7.5 million Americans, and the disfiguring disease—with its characteristic scaly, inflamed patches of flaking skin—is not only debilitating when severe, but is linked to cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, psoriatic arthritis, and depression. Characterized by skin cells that multiply…
From Seaweed to Salt: A Brief History and the Importance of the Mineral Iodine for Thyroid Function
Increasing rates of deficiency shed light on the importance of routine daily iodine intake The importance of iodine as a trace mineral, and appropriate use as a supplement has been a topic of debate in medical circles since the discovery of this mineral in the 1800’s. The earliest use of iodine-containing substances was prior…
Stress-Modulating Blends from the Orient and the Ancient
Ancient remedies of Chinese Medicine and from the Celts support relaxation and emotional balance In addition to the popular botanicals and botanically-derived substances like ashwagandha and L-theanine, many other natural agents that support relaxation and healthy sleep exist. Although many people will say they have “tried everything,” substances that are less commonly used in…
Maritime Pine Bark Extract: An Anti-Aging Solution?
The anti-aging and metabolic benefits of this highly-researched pine bark compound Maritime pine bark extract, sourced from the maritime pine (Pinus pinaster Aiton), has a long history of use both in industry and in medicine. The tree has been widely used since the 16th century in Europe as source of timber as well as…
What’s Wrong With My Poop?
Common factors that contribute to digestive system problems Many people experience a change in stool from time-to-time – what one has eaten, medications and supplements, a shift in the normal morning schedule, and emotional events all may contribute to irregular “pooping” patterns. However, a considerable number of people have a tendency towards bowel trouble,…
Banaba’s Powerful Effects in Diabetes
“The Pride of India” owns its name A botanical traditionally used in Southeast Asia for diabetes and its related complications is Lagerstroemia speciosa, also known as Banaba. This tree is common to the region and has been a part of Philippine local herbal medicine and other medical traditions such as Ayurveda for many years….
Adrenal Fatigue, Adrenal Insufficiency, or Something Else?
How stress impacts us all “I’m so exhausted all the time, I think I have adrenal failure.” “My friend told me her naturopath said her that her adrenals crashed and I think mine have too.” “I took a test and my cortisol was low and my chiropractor told me I have adrenal fatigue.” If…
Stressed? Find Your Zen
Natural nervous system-balancing substances help regulate the body’s response to stress We all have the weeks (or months!) when stress levels are high, and nerves frazzled. Whether it be the upcoming family vacation or move or a deadline in the office, events in our lives both good and bad often are experienced as stressful….
Cardiovascular Health and Lipoprotein(a)
Addressing a genetic issue and supporting cardiovascular health naturally Anyone who has ever listened to his or her own heart with a stethoscope has likely found the lub-dub pattern reassuring. The rhythmic regularity of the heart at rest can lull us into meditation, much like it helps an infant go to sleep, while the…
Tocotrienols for Cardiovascular and Bone Health
Why the lesser-known tocotrienol form of vitamin E may be the one we should be studying Vitamin E has long been heralded for its many health benefits, however, the majority of this research has been focused on the tocopherol forms which are more commonly found in nature. In this interview we chat with Barrie…
The Bone and Joint Benefits of Boron
The oft neglected trace mineral and its importance for bone and joint health Meet boron, atomic number 5, “a dynamic trace element affecting an exceptionally large number of seemingly unrelated biological functions,” according to a 2017 review.[1] Despite this broad statement of the importance of boron for potentially every system in the body, study…
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