Selenium and Immunity
How this trace mineral supports immune system function Winter is just around the corner – is your immune system up to snuff? (Or sniffles!) The seasonality of infectious diseases is well established,[1],[2] as any of us who have suffered from the flu can attest. All nutrients are required in greater quantity during an infection,…
Breaking Bad: Homocysteine and Aging
The role of B vitamins in cardiovascular and neurological health “If I’d known I was going to live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself.” – Eubie Blake, American composer, upon reaching the age of 100 By now it’s widely known that high blood cholesterol levels can be harmful to our health….
Understanding Inflammation
When too much of a good thing becomes harmful If you’ve ever scraped your knee, you’ve seen the healing power of inflammation at work. The body reacts to injury and invasion by sending a flood of white blood cells to the area to repair the damage, stop the spread of infection, and battle any…
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…
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…
Intention vs. Resolution
Digging deeper into the success vs. failure of New Year’s resolutions Intention: noun a thing intended; an aim or plan. Resolution: noun a firm decision to do or not to do something. The term itself, “New Year’s Resolution,” can lead to the flopping of many, for when there is an err or slip in…
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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