Vitamin C for Mood and Addiction
How ascorbic acid soothes the brain Beyond immune support Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is best known for its immune-enhancing effects – from reducing the severity and duration of the common cold,[1] to supporting the health of individuals with HIV/AIDS,[2] to reducing the histamine response seen in allergies and asthma,[3],[4],[5] to even potentially reducing the…
Addressing Allergies: A Multi-Pronged Approach
Strategies for soothing itchy eyes and silencing sneezes Much like the majority of chronic, and even acute, health conditions we may face, there are many approaches to the treatment of allergies. The immune system is one major focus, but the health of the gut, management of environmental triggers, correction of nutritional deficiencies, and the…
Breaking Habits and Making Resolutions
Natural substances that can help our mood and support healthy choices in the New Year and beyond As echoes of “Happy New Year” grow more distant, and we brace ourselves for the remaining long winter, the resolve with which we embarked upon our January 1 resolutions can rapidly erode. With January 17th as the…
The Gallbladder: An Unsung Hero of Digestion
How it works, what goes wrong, and how to keep it working well When most people think of digestion, they think of the stomach and the 25-feet of intestines winding their way through the abdomen. These organs are, indeed, vital for the absorption of food nutrients and the elimination of waste. However, one organ…
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