A randomized, placebo controlled, double blind study explored the effects of high dose, long term use of resveratrol on amyloid-beta40 (Abeta40) which is a biomarker that decreases as the Alzheimer’s progresses in severity. Participants in the experimental group took 1g of oral resveratrol twice daily for 12 months. The experimental group showed little to no […]
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND Toxins are chemicals in the environment that are harmful to our health. Most of the time, we can’t see or smell or taste them, but they’re very real and we’re exposed to them every day. So far, research studies have identified six different toxins we ingest through food and water that
Exotic, beautiful and delicious, passionfruit is absolutely my favorite fruit. I have been growing them pseudo-successfully in my backyard for a few years now and we don’t get that much of a crop so it’s always a dilemma–do we just eat it now, off the vine or try to resist temptation and save them so
A multiethnic longitudinal cohort study was done in an outpatient clinic including over 300 participants over an 8 year time period. Baseline serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) was collected and participants were categorized as either deficient, insufficient, adequate, high, or higher based on their levels. Then, neuropsychological assessment scales were used to evaluate cognitive decline. Following
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND Understanding Endometrial Tissue Endometriosis is a condition that affects women of childbearing age where the endometrial tissue, the lining of the uterus, is found outside of the uterine cavity. When this tissue proliferates or attempts to slough off just like it would in a normal menstrual cycle, it can cause extreme
Kimberly M. Sanders, ND @_drkimsanders As a naturopathic autoimmune specialist, one of the most complex autoimmune disorders that I manage is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). In addition to joint pain and inflammation, lupus patients may also encounter poor quality of life, fatigue, and loss of bone density. Historically, one of the supplements used to improve
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP @zendoctor Delving into coping behaviors I want to follow up on the article I wrote for the Men’s Health Month in August. I had at first tried to include this information in my August submission, but then decided the topic was important enough to deserve attention alone. This particular behavior
Publisher Razi Berry These days every parent thinks their child is gifted, exceptional. One visit to a children’s museum or other place where moms gather and you will overhear the struggle of how their child is wittier, smarter, quicker, faster or more advanced than “other children.” You can, of course, relate to the sense of
Dr. Krystal Richardson, ND @NaturopathicFam A nurturing environment for your child There are three things that neuroscience tells us we need to do in order to support good social and behavioral development in kids. Those are: Having supportive relationships Participating in stimulating experiences Being in a health- promoting environment I wrote about the importance of
