by Dr. Michael Murray | Aug 4, 2015 | Natural Facts
It’s not hard to find reasons to love chocolate–and maybe that’s why most people consider it a guilty pleasure. But that perception is changing as research continues to demonstrate chocolate’s impressive list of health benefits. The fact that chocolate is in a class...
by Dr. Michael Murray | Aug 3, 2015 | Psychological Health
A growing body of scientific work shows that gratitude and kindness are traits that lead to higher levels of well-being. People who are grateful and kind are happier, less depressed, less stressed and more satisfied with their lives and social relationships. The...
by Dr. Michael Murray | Jul 28, 2015 | Heart Disease
Introduction One of the most important nutrients for heart and vascular health is coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Its role in the heart is similar to the role of a spark plug in a car engine. Just as the car cannot function without that initial spark, the heart cannot function...
by Dr. Michael Murray | Jul 21, 2015 | Alzheimer's Disease
Introduction: The parallel epidemics of Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes share many common features. Chief among them are insulin resistance and chronic inflammation. In fact, some researchers have referred to Alzheimer’s disease as diabetes of the brain and...
by Dr. Michael Murray | Jul 17, 2015 | Immune System, Weekly Health Tips
These five antiviral herbs and nutrients are safe enough to take every day—and strong enough to prevent colds and flu While there really isn’t any single magic bullet that can immediately restore immune function, there are certain nutrients that offer a powerful...