Glycemic Load of Foods Table
See my Glycemic Load of Foods Table here (opens new…
Oral Glutathione is Absorbed Orally to Provide Health Benefits
Introduction One of the most important compounds that every cell in your body produces is glutathione. The cells use this valuable compound to…
The Whole Body Benefits of Natural Astaxanthin
“Astaxanthin is the crowned king of antioxidants,” said Dr. Murray. “It is given this title because of its unique benefits and actions in…
Natural Form of GABA Receives Stronger Health Claims in Japan: New Study Shows PharmaGABA Promotes Muscle Growth!
Natural Form of GABA Receives Stronger Health Claims in Japan: New Study Shows PharmaGABA Promotes Muscle Growth! Japan has a very interesting and…
Figs Relieve Constipation in Clinical Trial
How crazy is it that Americans spend over $2 billion a year on laxatives to deal with constipation? Here is something else to ponder, studies…
The Rising Epidemic of Gout
More than likely you are familiar with gout, an inflammatory arthritis triggered by crystallization of uric acid within the joints. It causes severe…
New Study Shows Avoiding Sun Exposure is as Dangerous as Smoking
Introduction: Conventional wisdom is that we need to avoid sun exposure in order to avoid skin cancer. However, one of the issues with…
Nutrient Highlight -Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin Introduction There are over 400 different members of the carotene family of pigments in nature. Historically, the potency of a…
Resveratrol Shows Beneficial Effects in Ulcerative Colitis
Introduction: Resveratrol is a plant compound similar to flavonoids. It is found in the low levels of the skin of red grapes, red wine, cocoa…
Unexpected Benefit from Furry Pets
Introduction: When most people think of the benefits of having a dog, cat, or other furry animal they would likely associate feelings of the…
Statistics on ER Visits Due to Dietary Supplements Misleading
Introduction: The media has once again failed to report the whole story or put things into the proper perspective when they reported on a study…
Move over Paleo and Mediterranean Diet, Here Comes the New Nordic Diet
Introduction The latest “it” diet in medical research is the New Nordic Diet (NND), This diet was created by a group of researchers,…
The Guilty-Pleasure Food That’s Good For You
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…
Vitamin K2 Effective in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Introduction: Just as there has been an explosion of positive science on the importance of vitamin D3, another nutrient, vitamin K2, is showing…
Are MicroRNAs from Plants the Future of Healing with Food?
Introduction: New research is exploding into scientific journals detailing exciting ways in which foods interact with the expression of our genes.…
Vitamin D3 is Important in Autoimmune Disorders
Introduction Vitamin D has a well-established role in calcium metabolism and bone health, but recently there has been a great deal of research…
Whey Protein – An Essential Component in a Weight Loss Plan
Introduction: A recent study highlights the value of whey protein in helping to maintain muscle mass during intentional weight loss, an extremely…
Maybe Nuts are Not a High Calorie Food After All
Introduction Nuts and seeds are rich in nutrients and phytochemicals, but they are also high in fat. So, many people avoid nut consumption out of…
Another Study Shows Chocolate Can Help You Lose Weight and Keep it Off!
Introduction: A new study published in the International Archives of Medicine adds to the growing data supporting the benefits of dark chocolate…
New Study Shows Probiotics May Prevent ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Introduction: There is a growing amount of medical research indicating that alterations in the type of bacteria that live in our gastrointestinal…
New Research Shows Special Extract of Ashwaganda Protects Key Area of the Brain
Introduction: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is one of the most revered plants in Ayurvedic medicine. Because the rejuvenating effects of…
How to Juice for Healing Power
Juice has gotten a bad rap. We’re often advised to eat whole fruits and vegetables—for the fiber and because they are lower in calories than an…
Ginger as Effective as Synthetic Drug in Migraine, but Without the Side Effects
Introduction: Migraine headaches are estimated to affect over 28 million Americans. These headaches are caused by excessive dilation of blood…
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On the Dr Oz show
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.”