Gardening – Research Review
There are many things that I enjoy, but on the top of this list, in a close call with spending time with my three awesome kids, is gardening. From the first few warm weather days…
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Vitamin B6, Tryptophan, and Other Serotonin and GABA Influencers – Treatments for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Fluctuating sex hormones during the menstrual cycle can lead to changes in energy, mood, or physical symptoms, most commonly in the late luteal phase.
Read MoreInflammation – This Is Where It’s Coming from
Inflammation has become a hot topic in the medical world, and the body of research around it continues to grow. We used to think that arthritis and joint inflammation began and ended in the joints,…
Read MoreAlcohol Consumption – Naturopathic Perspectives
For the past few decades, the health and medical community has recommended “moderate drinking” to the general public. However, recent scientific reports make it challenging for any reasonable doctor to continue this practice. Perhaps the…
Read MoreCleansers, Toners, and Moisturizers: Cosmetic Ingredients – Managing Acne
Cleansers, toners, AM moisturizers, PM moisturizers, sunscreens, serums, gels, and ointments… With infomercials showcasing amazing before-and-after effects, and the daunting number of products lining cosmetics store shelves, acne can be challenging to manage. Is a…
Read MoreMediterranean diet for healthy aging
2018-11-02 10:56:28 This review article discusses the Mediterranean diet for veterans as a possible basis for good health (1). Veterans with disability represent a big burden worldwide and often require long-term rehabilitation. Unhealthy dietary and…
Read MoreVitamin C as a therapy for H. pylori
2018-11-02 10:55:04 This study investigated the recent studies that show different mechanisms through which vitamin C can be used as a preventative or a therapeutic agent for the treatment of H. pylori related infections (1).…
Read MoreAnti-inflammatory diet and nutrient intake in spinal cord injury
2018-11-02 10:52:51 The objective of this study was to describe the observed changes in nutrient intakes following a 3-month anti-inflammatory diet, and to explore potential relationships between the change in nutrients and the change in…
Read MoreAnalysis and benefits of Tryptophan
2018-11-02 10:51:48 Tryptophan is an essential plant-derived amino acid that is needed for the in vivo biosynthesis of proteins. After consumption, it is metabolically transformed to bioactive metabolites, including serotonin, melatonin, kynurenine, and the vitamin…
Read MoreProbiotic supplementation for functional constipation in kids
2018-11-02 10:49:25 This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of probiotic supplementation in children for functional constipation (1). They included 4 trials reporting data on 382 children with functional constipation. Overall, there were no…
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