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Potassium-rich foods offer health benefits for older women: study
Sept. 25, 2023

Potassium-rich foods offer health benefits for older women: study

RelaxnewsPublished Saturday, September 6, 2014 10:45AM EDTThe study was published in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke.Healthy postmenopausal women reduce their risk of stroke if their diet is rich in potassium, according…

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Tips for Choosing Supplements for Brain Health
Sept. 19, 2023

Tips for Choosing Supplements for Brain Health

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionNootropics, SIRT activators, biohacking, oh my! Choosing supplements to support brain health can be confusing as there is so much to choose from and consider. Here are some…

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What grip strength can tell you about how well you’re aging
Sept. 18, 2023

What grip strength can tell you about how well you’re aging

By Gretchen ReynoldsWant to know how well you’re aging? Check your grip strength.A recent study of 1,275 men and women found that those with relatively feeble handgrip strength, a reliable marker of overall muscle quality…

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Strength Training Can Help Lower Your Blood Pressure, Especially If You're Over 50
Sept. 17, 2023

Strength Training Can Help Lower Your Blood Pressure, Especially If Y…

By Alyssa Hui Published on April 28, 2023 Key TakeawaysA group of researchers from Brazil found consistently performing strength training could help lower your blood pressure.Experts say any physical activity—i…

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Brain Fog and Irritability Linked to Glial Cell Health
Sept. 10, 2023

Brain Fog and Irritability Linked to Glial Cell Health

Wellness ResourcesDo you feel like your brain energy is running low? Is your mental stamina and ability to work plagued by brain fog? Do you feel on edge and frequently irritable? Or experience sensory overload more easily? Was there a stressful e…

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Spicing up rheumatic disease treatment: Study explores role of herbs and spices in improving patients' condition
Sept. 10, 2023

Spicing up rheumatic disease treatment: Study explores role of herbs …

By Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Jul 4 2023Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers explore the role of herbs and spices as adjuvant methods to treat rheumatic disease (RD) and improve pat…

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Cold & Flu: How to Treat with Herbs
Sept. 10, 2023

Cold & Flu: How to Treat with Herbs

By Dr. Jennifer VanDeWater, PharmDIntegrative Therapeutics Board of the The Wellness CompanyWith Cold & Flu season approaching, here are some tips to help prevent and treat illness with a naturalistic approac…

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Sight problems may increase dementia risk in older adults
Sept. 5, 2023

Sight problems may increase dementia risk in older adults

Taylor & Francis GroupOlder adults with untreated sight conditions may be at increased risk of dementia, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 studies involving 76,373 participants.The results of the study,…

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5 Tips to Sharpen Your Memory
Sept. 4, 2023

5 Tips to Sharpen Your Memory

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionIt’s on the tip of my tongue! Give me a second, I’ll remember it. What was that thing I was supposed to get? Whether you are going back to school, taking an exa…

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Molecules in vegetables can help to ease lung infection
Aug. 29, 2023

Molecules in vegetables can help to ease lung infection

The Francis Crick InstituteResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found that molecules in vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower help to maintain a healthy barrier in the lung and ease infection.The AHR -- aryl hydrocarbon …

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Study: Curcumin in turmeric STARVES CANCER CELLS to death
Aug. 29, 2023

Study: Curcumin in turmeric STARVES CANCER CELLS to death

Life ExtensionOver 4,500 published studies describe the anti-cancer effects of curcumin.Researchers are intrigued by a promising discovery that curcumin selectively starves tumor cells to de…

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The Pancreas, Digestion, and Best Enzymes to Supplement
Aug. 26, 2023

The Pancreas, Digestion, and Best Enzymes to Supplement

Wellness ResourcesEating at a restaurant or enjoying a home cooked meal is a simple pleasure. However, it can sometimes become worrisome or stressful when you regularly experience discomfort or digestive issues like indigestion, nausea, smelly gas…

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The Power of D-Limonene: Remarkable Health Benefits of Citrus Peel Oils
Aug. 20, 2023

The Power of D-Limonene: Remarkable Health Benefits of Citrus Peel Oi…

Wellness ResourcesThe scent of fresh oranges or lemons can wake up your taste buds or provide a refreshing aroma during a nature walk. Citrus peels’ natural oils are commonly used in household and personal care products for their invigoratin…

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YouTube goes scorched Earth against nutrition, superfoods and natural medicine, announcing new policies targeting so-called “medical misinformation”
Aug. 18, 2023

YouTube goes scorched Earth against nutrition, superfoods and natural…

08/18/2023 // Arsenio Toledo // 390 ViewsYouTube has created a new framework to crack down on so-called "medical misinformation" on the platform. "In the years since we began our efforts to make YouTube a des…

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Taking Statins? Protect Your Muscles and Mitochondria
Aug. 16, 2023

Taking Statins? Protect Your Muscles and Mitochondria

Wellness ResourcesAn estimated one in four adults over the age of 40 takes a statin drug to lower cholesterol. Nearly 30 percent of those who take statin medications experience side effects. Muscle aches, fatigue, and weakness are t…

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Statins Deplete Essential Nutrients and Worsen Health
Aug. 16, 2023

Statins Deplete Essential Nutrients and Worsen Health

Wellness ResourcesIf you are taking a statin cholesterol lowering medication, you might have heard about the need to take coenzyme Q10, as the drug depletes this vital nutrient. This is indeed true, but statin drugs can also interfere with a varie…

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New meta-analysis confirms mindfulness-based programs reduce psychological distress
Aug. 13, 2023

New meta-analysis confirms mindfulness-based programs reduce psycholo…

by Eric W. Dolan August 9, 2023in Meditation, Mental HealthMindfulness-Based Programs lead to small to moderate reductions in psychological distress among adults, with effects lasting up to six months, according to new rese…

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Non-Antibiotic Drugs Found to Harm Gut Flora
Aug. 7, 2023

Non-Antibiotic Drugs Found to Harm Gut Flora

Wellness ResourcesYou may already know that antibiotics disrupt gut flora balance. However, new research shows other common medications affect the trillion microbes found in our gut. This can affect immune health, mood, digestion, allergies, cardi…

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Revitalize Your Gut: How Prebiotics, Probiotics & Postbiotics Work Together
Aug. 6, 2023

Revitalize Your Gut: How Prebiotics, Probiotics & Postbiotics Work To…

Wellness ResourcesHave you heard about prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics? These “-biotics” are not related to technology and robotics, but rather are critical team players in your health. They are on the frontlines of your gastro…

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Short bursts of daily activity linked to reduced cancer risk
July 31, 2023

Short bursts of daily activity linked to reduced cancer risk

University of SydneySummary: Promising new research suggests a total of just 4.5 minutes of vigorous activity that makes you huff and puff during daily tasks could reduce the risk of some cancers by up to 32 percent.Promising new research …

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Exercise vs Antidepressants: Which is More Effective for Mental Health Issues?
July 31, 2023

Exercise vs Antidepressants: Which is More Effective for Mental Healt…

The Wellness CompanyMore people than ever are struggling to manage their mental health. According to a 2020 study, 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 5 adolescents in America have been clinically depressed over the past year. The stats on anxiety aren…

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Can Exercise Replace Drugs?
July 31, 2023

Can Exercise Replace Drugs?

Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Cardiology, Diabetes, Exercise, Health Tips, Heart Disease, Holistic Health, Integrative Medicine, The Center for Health & Healing, Vascular HealthMount Sinai To…

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Are Your Antioxidants Working For You During (& After) Your Workout?
July 30, 2023

Are Your Antioxidants Working For You During (& After) Your Workout?

By Molly Knudsen, M.S., R.D.N.Researchers of a study published in 2023, reviewed 20 years' worth of data to disentangle the role of antioxidants and oxidative stress on physical performance2. Here are their key lessons:1. Resistance t…

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Popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may cause stomach paralysis, doctors warn
July 27, 2023

Popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may cause stomach paraly…

(CNN) -- Doctors are raising the alarm for those taking Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss and diabetes after seeing some cases of stomach paralysis in patients who took the popular medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has gotten simil…

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