Go Greens, Go Greens, Rah Rah Rah!
Why fruits, berries, and veggies should be a staple in any diet “Crackers and cheese, that’s about all he eats,” a mom tells me when I ask her about her child’s eating habits. “Hm, I see. Any vegetables?” “Only if I put them in the blender and sneak them into tomato sauce.” We both…
Mastic Gum for Oral Health and More
The things we know now about this gum that the Greeks have seen in practice for over 2,500 years Ancient lore and cutting-edge science often converge in the arena of natural plant-based medicine. There is perhaps no better example of this than mastic gum, an aromatic, white resin derived from the Pistacia lentiscus tree….
Grape Seed Polyphenols and the Gut Microbiota
Digestive health affects the healing potential of these potent antioxidant polyphenols Grape seed extract (GSE) by no means is new to the nutraceutical world, yet we are still unveiling the myriad of benefits from the antioxidant-like nutritional compounds found within it. We are also gaining broader knowledge of the mechanisms by which individual responses…
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…
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…
Defeating Diabetes: Keeping Your Sugars in Check Through the Holidays
Diet, exercise, and supplements to keep sugars in check today, tomorrow, and through the holiday season Type-2 diabetes (T2DM), or insulin-resistant diabetes, is all too common in many modern societies. With countless food choices at our disposal, and with occupations and lifestyles that keep us sedentary, it isn’t surprising. The cost of food also…
Beating Metabolic Syndrome Before It Beats You
Clinical research on berberine and French maritime pine bark extract Perhaps it starts with realizing that belly bulge won’t go away. The next thing you know, your blood pressure reading is high during your annual checkup. Then, your doctor calls to talk about your cholesterol levels. The health conditions associated with the umbrella term…
Cardiometabolic Disease: How Much Does Diet Matter?
A recent report by The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) looks at the relationship between dietary factors and heart disease, stroke, and diabetes-related deaths in the United States Heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes collectively caused 702,308 deaths in the United States in 2012.[1] Each of these conditions has been demonstrated…
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