Physiological Timeline of Coffee Consumption
I always love writing about coffee. Its seems such a ubiquitous drink; it’s everywhere, and we all love it. Even non coffee drinkers understand the absolute love of the stuff! So, here’s a little blurb about what exactly happens in your body when you drink just 1 cup (mostly it’s the effect of caffeine, so […]
Zinc Acetate Lozenges Increase Recovery Rate from Common Cold
A meta-analysis of 3 randomly controlled trials recently concluded that zinc acetate lozenges are likely to increase the rate of recovery from the common cold up to 3 times.1 The common cold is a collection of respiratory and sinus symptoms which most everyone is familiar with, and being caused by a virus, there isn’t a […]
4 Simple Savory Sauce Recipes
Dr Jody Stanislaw, ND Getting Saucy with Vegetables Simple sauces are a great way to make cooked veggies into a delightful, healthy meal. Start by simply cutting up some of your favorite veggies….broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, zucchini, yellow crookneck squash, onions, eggplant, kale, cabbage, brussels sprouts…your options are endless! Then either bake, steam, or sauté […]
Super-absorbent 100% Biodegradable Feminine Maxi Pad
There are various biodegradable feminine hygiene products available on the market, but many of them are bulky, making them uncomfortable, or they don’t have a super-absorbent layer. Lacking a super-absorbent layer makes a maxi pad incredibly unreliable and undesirable for many women. But University of Utah students have developed a 100% biodegradable super-absorbent feminine maxi […]
E-Cigarettes Associated with Cancer Too
At the 112th annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association, 2 research studies raising concerns for an increased risk of bladder cancer in electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) users were presented.1 It is very well documented that smoking increases the risk for certain types of cancers, bladder cancer is one of them, however, the verdict of […]
“Napercise?” – A Reflection of the Value of Rest
This week, I ran across an article on a new “exercise” class that is being marketed at a gym, David Lloyd clubs, in the UK – Napercise. Yep, that’s right. This gym has actually begun to facilitate classes in napping. They have created a 45-minute class where people sleep on a single bed in a […]
MTHFR and Children
Dr Catherine Clinton, ND Ever heard of the MTHFR enzyme and how it can be mutated in a large percentage of people? MTHFR mutations can lead to many common health problems and diseases. More and more adults are being tested and appropriately supplemented for this genetic mutation but we don’t hear much about MTHFR mutations […]
Cervical Health and Understanding Your Pap Results
Dr Sarah King, ND Pap Results and What to do Next When it comes to women’s cervical health, the Pap test, also known as a Pap smear, is significantly important in reducing the incidence of cervical cancer.1 But with so many different stages of atypical or abnormal cells, even before the progression to cancer, it can […]
Ketogenic Diets – A Few Key Points to Keep in Mind
Ketogenic diets are increasing in popularity, with claims to increase cognitive awareness, productivity, and help with weight loss. And, let’s face it, any “diet,” that supports you eating a stick of butter in your coffee, well. . . State of Ketosis The Ketogenic diet is incredibly powerful, and has been shown to benefit some fairly […]
When Good Exercise Goes Bad (Optimization Tips)
Dr. Shannon Morgenstern, ND Ensuring Exercise is a Happy Stressor We all know that exercise is an important part of maintaining good health, but lately so many of my patients have been taking what’s supposed to be a positive stressor to their body, and turning into a big and overwhelming burden that’s only worsening their […]