High Cholesterol
High Cholesterol What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty substance in the body that serves several vital roles. It is a building block for various hormones and bile acids; and it plays a major role in stabilizing cell membranes. While proper cholesterol levels are...
Dr. Murray’s Personalized Supplementation Plan
Dr. Murray’s Personal Supplementation Plan I frequently get asked what supplements do I take. So, here it is as detailed in my latest book, The Longevity Matrix. You will see that I take a lot of supplements. The way that I organize them is by creating a little...
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s DiseaseIntroduction Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative brain disorder caused by damage to an area of the brain responsible for controlling muscle tension and movement. The damaged brain cells in this region are unable to produce sufficient dopamine, an...
Popular Over-The-Counter Drugs Accelerate Cognitive Decline and Dementia
Popular Over-The-Counter Drugs Accelerate Cognitive Decline and DementiaIntroduction: One of the themes throughout my new book, The Longevity Matrix, is that many popular drugs accelerate the progression of age-related diseases and/or increase mortality. They are...
Saffron is a Safe and Effective Antidepressant
Did you know that saffron, the world's most expensive spice, is a natural antidepressant agent that has shown efficacy equal to drugs like Zoloft and Prozac, but is much safer? Saffron (Crocus sativus) is so expensive because the threadlike portion of the...
Huperzine A: An Underappreciated Solution to the Aging Brain
Huperzine A: An Underappreciated Solution to the Aging Brain Sometimes the popularity of a natural product is based more on great marketing rather than scientific merit. And, sometimes, very effective and scientifically validated natural products never achieve any...
A Holiday Gift for You!
A Holiday Gift for You!I have a phenomenal gift for you this Holiday Season. It is something that is going to make a difference in your life immediately. And, the great thing about this gift is that you can give it to yourself every day and it is absolutely free. It...
Blueberry Consumption Improves Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Blueberries are among the most important foods for good health. The diverse and wondrous health benefits of blueberries are primarily due to their high content of specialized pigments known as anthocyanins. These special flavonoids are responsible for the deep...
Acute Sleep Loss Increases Blood Levels of Alzheimer’s Biomarker
New blood markers that reflect risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are uncovering important modifiable risk factors to be aware of to dramatically reduce the likelihood of ever suffering from this cruel disease. The latest study shows that just one night of sleep...
Natural support for Vein Health
With summer almost here, I wanted to take the opportunity to highlight some natural treatments for varicose veins. Although they are primarily a “cosmetic” issue, vein health may represent the overall health of connective tissue and our blood vessels. Fortunately, there are natural compounds available from food and dietary supplements that can support both vein and connective tissue health.