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, nutritionists, and chefs at the University of Copenhagen in 2004. Their goal was to define a new regional cuisine to help address...
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 as research continues to demonstrate chocolate’s impressive list of health benefits. The fact that chocolate is in a class...
You’ve Heard Gratitude Is Good For You. Here’s What Science Says
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...
Another Cardiovascular Effect of CoQ10 Discovered
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...
New Study Adds to the Evidence that Alzheimer’s Disease is “Diabetes of the Brain”
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...Get The Longevity Matrix
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.”