From A to Zinc
After iron, zinc is the most abundant element in the human body, with approximately 2 to 4 g distributed among the muscles (60%), bones (20%), liver, and skin. Given its abundance, concerns about zinc deficiency…
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Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal fatigue affects individuals who suffer from a long stretch of physical, mental, environmental, or emotional stress. A “long stretch” can be defined as greater than three months. Adrenal fatigue can affect anyone, but individuals…
Read MoreNaturopathic Approach to Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs)
Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) are compounds that are generated under hyperglycemic conditions. They could be formed endogenously, or they could be consumed from our diet. Increased presence of AGEs in the human body is associated…
Read MoreResilience
There are still hard days ahead for some of us. The good news is that you can increase your inner resilience. You can learn skills and develop the capacity to handle stress and change. We…
Read MoreGluten and Its Impact on Chronic Disease
Emerging health implications of gluten sensitivity reach far beyond the borders of the gastrointestinal tract. The gluten-sensitive spectrum includes different forms of manifestations: allergic (wheat allergy), autoimmune celiac disease (CD), dermatitis herpetiformis, gluten ataxia, and…
Read MoreSelenium & CoQ10 to support renal disease in deficient elderly.
2021-01-25 08:28:45 A study published in December 2020 out of Sweden and Norway looked at the impact of supplementing Selenium and CoQ10 on elderly patients with chronic kidney disease who were deficient in these nutrients.…
Read MoreDoes Dysbiosis Affect COVID-19 Severity?
2021-01-20 14:14:53 COVID-19 is estimated to be three times more contagious than influenza, SARS and MERS. Variants in symptoms range from mild illness to significant hypoxia. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a notable site of…
Read MoreLaughter Yoga to Help Depression and IBS
2021-01-04 10:14:56 In a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on laughter yoga, researchers suggest that “simulated” (nonhumorous) laughter is more effective than “spontaneous” (humorous) laughter, and that laughter-inducing therapies can improve depressive symptoms. They…
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