THYMOQUIN  INTRODUCTION One of the most revered traditional herbal remedies is the oil from black seed or cumin (Nigella sativum). In fact, black seed is mentioned more frequently than any other plant in the Bible. Native to the Middle East, India, North Africa,...

The Truth AboutAlcohol and HealthIntroduction The idea that moderate alcohol consumption offers health benefits is based on a lot of bad science and myth. While many people want to believe that having a glass or two of red wine or other alcoholic beverage on a near...

The latest prescription weight loss craze is a once-weekly injection of Wegovy (semaglutide) at a cost of over $1,400 per month. Wegovy is a higher dosage version of Ozempic, a drug also produced by big pharma giant Novo Nordisk A/S that was approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in 2017. Wegovy was approved for weight loss by the United States FDA in 2021.
Semaglutide works as a GLP-1 receptor agonist, which means that it acts like a compound that we make in our body known as human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). Semaglutide is chemically 94% identical to human GLP-1. But it behaves much differently (discussed below) and that creates potential problems.

Dr. Murray’s Top 7 Superfoods  Introduction In order to provide some framework for discussion, my definition of a superfood is one that provides exceptional health benefits. Obviously, virtually any food, herb, or spice has the potential to be a superfood. But, most...

Building a Supplement Program: The Importance of a Foundation Introduction Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, other food factors, and herbal compounds. The very term dietary supplement indicates these compounds are supplementary measures for your...

Be Positive and “Awe-Inspired”Introduction: The field of positive psychology is providing valuable insights on exactly how our emotions influence our lives and our physiology. One area of body function that is very closely tied to our emotional experiences is the...

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...