Jon Matthew Farber, MDMarian FreedmanContemporary PEDS JournalIn children who are subject to migraine attacks, vitamin D supplementation may be an effective and safe adjunctive prophylactic therapy to topiramate, results of a study in Saudi Arab…
When you think of histamine, thoughts often turn to sneezing, itchy skin, and a myriad of other symptoms that make you feel miserable. While excess histamine release is troublesome, it does play several important roles in your body. Your diet, envir…
Hair and skin reflect many things to the eye of the beholder. From a health perspective, hair, skin and other tissues reflect many nutritional clues and internal wellbeing or loss of it. The brain and vital organs take top priority in nutrition, whi…
If you think about what vitamin A is needed for in the body, eye health typically comes to mind. Or maybe it provokes the thought of cod liver oil you were given as a kid during the winter months. Vitamin A provides many different actions of support…
Thiamin, vitamin B1, is important for healthy body function. It is now understood that magnesium is needed for thiamin to work in the nervous system and make ATP/energy from carbohydrates. Magnesium and vitamin B1 are team players and both must…
In the late 1800’s, it was found that individuals who consumed a diet containing significant amounts of refined or polished white rice experienced muscle weakness, confusion, weight loss, and other symptoms. These symptoms did not occur when b…
Over the years in my health journey I have often asked myself what were the most basic principles I have used to get my health back on track. I realized that it boils down to 5 simple components which I call “The five keys to ultimate health a…
The Guardian The world is currently grappling with a mental health crisis, with millions of people reporting depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions. According to recent estimates, nearly half of all Australians will experien…
Wellness Resources Family planning and reproductive health are intimately related with nutritional status in men and women. Procreation and human reproduction require whole foods and optimal nutrient status for this energy intensive process…
West Virginia University, February 27, 2023 One thing that everyone is concerned about as they get older is their cognitive function. Some degree of memory loss is common as we age, but new research shows that there are some great activitie…
Wellness Resources Do you know your kids’ favorite food? Is it chicken nuggets, mac ‘n’ cheese, pizza, tacos, cheese quesadilla, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, crackers or cheese sticks? These are common mainstays in …
Fluoride Action Network NORTH SUTTON, N.H., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The final report of a 6-year National Toxicology Program (NTP) review of fluoride neurotoxicity was blocked from public release by the Health and Human Services (…
There are only two countries in the world that allow TV commercials of pharmaceutical drugs with product claims. The U.S. is one of them. So, it’s no surprise that for many Americans, prescription pills are a part of their daily routine. Altho…
by Thomas E. Levy, MD, JDOMNS (March 10, 2023) Editor's Note: Dr. Levy's paper, to follow, is both interesting and important. One might think it is not orthomolecular as such and is not really appropriate for the Orthomolecular Medici…
Wellness Resources Calcium is the most plentiful mineral in your body and is vital to your health. When you think of calcium you probably associate it with strong bones, as you should. About 99% of the calcium in your body is stored in bone…
Wellness Resources Many people have the idea, based on pictures of skeletons, that their bones are hard and stiff and don’t do much besides provide a structural framework for the body. The truth is that within bones is a dynamic power…
January 9, 2023 | Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Obesity is a global epidemic that has astronomical consequences for the health of over 2.1 billion adults and the overall society. Unhealthy die…
Wellness Resources Are you in the habit of reading your drug information sheet and the list of side effects when you receive your prescription? Do you listen to the list of drug side effects in drug commercials? Undoubtedly, the list of adv…
Wellness ResourcesToxins are found everywhere in your home, work, water, air, and food supply. Drugs, chemicals, plastics, agricultural, food additives, household cleaners, fragrances, etc. are external sources of toxins.In addition, there are une…
Wellness Resrouces Healthy, pliable blood vessels are a key indicator of your health. Lifestyle and daily habits impact the durable elasticity of your arteries, and this greatly affects your overall health. Learn more about this silent, yet…
The Wellness Company Almost a million Americans die every year of heart disease, stroke, or other cardiovascular conditions [1]. While the heart is a remarkably resilient organ, beating 2.5 billion times over the average human lifespan, its…
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS Vitamin D supplementation may lower diabetes risk for the more than 10 million adults with prediabetes.A review of clinical trials has found that higher vitamin D intake was associated with a 15 percent decr…
Dr Joseph Mercola B vitamins are a group of eight micronutrients that are not related to each other and play a significant role in maintaining optimal health. They are found in a variety of foods, but certain health factors may increase you…
By Brenda Baletti, Ph.D. Immunity acquired from past COVID-19 infection provides strong, lasting protection against severe outcomes from the illness at a level “as high if not higher” than that provided by mRNA vaccines, accor…