Vitamin D Reduces Ear Infections in Children
Introduction: A huge and growing amount of research has now shown that vitamin D deficiency is very common (at least 50% of the general population and 80% in infants). There is also similar research showing vitamin D supplementation may be the most cost effective...
June is National “Cataract Awareness Month”
According to a great deal of scientific research, the leading cause of impaired vision and blindness in the United States is an entirely preventable condition. Cataracts are white, opaque blemishes on the normally transparent lens of the eye. They occur as a result of...
Plums
Plums are a relative both the peach and almond. There are over 200 different varieties of plums, coming in a rainbow of colors from blue and purple to yellow and green. Native to regions in China, America, and Europe, plums were spread by the Roman Empire as they...
Another Clinical Study on PGX Yields Impressive Results in Weight Loss
Introduction: PolyGlycoPlex (PGX) is a newly developed dietary fiber matrix that is the most viscous and soluble fiber ever discovered. A strong argument can be made that PGX is the most important natural product in North America given its revolutionary ability to...
5 Ways To Bounce Back Quickly After Anesthesia
Most of us know that woozy state right after undergoing anesthesia for surgery, or even a screening procedure such as colonoscopy. In most cases, the aftereffects of the anesthetic wear off within a few hours. But not everyone is so lucky. Some people don't metabolize...
Broccoli
Developed from a European wild cabbage, broccoli is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables. Ancient Romans and Italians have cultivated broccoli for over 2,000 years. Italian immigrants first introduced it to the United States during the colonial era. After...
Uterine Fibroids
What are uterine fibroids? Uterine fibroids are bundles of smooth muscle and connective tissue that can be as small as a pea or as large as a grapefruit. Although they are sometimes called "tumors," fibroids are not cancerous. However, because they disrupt the blood...
Ulcers (Duodenal or Gastric)
What is an ulcer? An ulcer is a small wound that occurs in the stomach (gastric ulcer) or the first portion of the small intestine (duodenal ulcer). Although symptoms of a peptic ulcer may be absent or quite vague, most peptic ulcers are associated with abdominal...
Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the entire body, but especially the joints. The joints typically involved are the hands, feet, wrists, ankles, and knees. The onset of RA is usually gradual, but...
Psoriasis
What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is an extremely common skin disorder characterized by the appearance of plaque-like, silvery scale lesions caused by a pileup of skin cells that have replicated too rapidly. In addition to affecting the skin, psoriasis can cause an...