S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) is an important physiologic agent that is involved in more than 40 biochemical reactions in the body. It functions closely with folic acid and vitamin B12 in “methylation” reactions. Methylation is the process of adding a single carbon unit...
Achieving ideal body weight is not about dieting or food deprivation; it is all about eliminating excessive hunger, stabilizing blood sugar levels, and increasing the feelings of pleasure and satisfaction from food. A key tool in helping people achieve these goals is...
Enteric-coated peppermint oil (ECPO) has been shown in several studies to be quite helpful in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the large intestine characterized by abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea;...
One of the consequences of stress is abdominal fat-cell growth and loss of muscle mass—a scenario that leads to insulin resistance and obesity. This complex set of events orchestrated by the adrenal hormone cortisol, which is released in response to stress, is...
Glaucoma is a disease of the eye’s optic nerve, and can result in the gradual loss of peripheral vision, causing tunnel vision and ultimately blindness. Usually, the damage to the optic nerve is caused by increased pressure within the eye, which results from...
Recently, there has been some minor controversy regarding the use of milk thistle extract in women with a history of breast cancer. For example, the Susan Komen for the Cure website (ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/Milkthistle.html) states: “Theoretically, because...
Unlock the Secrets to a Healthier Life Through Oral Care
Did you know oral health care is an important strategy to help prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease, colon cancer, heart disease, and many other chronic diseases? The primary reason why poor oral health seeds disease in other body parts is that certain bacteria in the gums and oral microbiome promote systemic inflammation.
And while brushing your teeth and flossing are important, there is so much more that you can do! As June is “Oral Health Care Month,” I wanted to stress the importance of practicing good oral hygiene and urge you to use natural oral health products.
On the show I discussed the failure of conventional medicine to address the underlying issues in many health conditions offering little more than drugs as biochemical “band aids.”
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