Research Study Looking at Biomarkers for PTSD A recent research study has begun to look at biomarkers which may indicate whether someone is more or less susceptible to PTSD after experiencing trauma. PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition which is very common in individuals who have experienced trauma, in which they tend to […]
Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND The Adverse After Effects That Can Come with a Broken Down Body (Part I) One of the most frequent questions I receive about essential oils and supplements is how to use them to “treat” various conditions. Many are looking for a simple swap of a condition for a “magic” oil. This
Dr. Kendra Becker, ND Development of the Microbiome Occurs Before Birth Development of the microbiome starts long before any human takes its first breath. The microbiome is as unique to an individual as a fingerprint! Even identical twins do not have the same one! The Gut is called the second brain; however, its development is
Diflunisal (Dolobid) Blocks Key Protein Involved in Hearing A recent study concluded that the aspirin-like pain killer, Diflunisal (Dolobid) blocks a key protein involved in hearing, prestin.1 It is well known that aspirin blocks prestin, a protein which is involved in the functioning of the outer hairs of the cochlea, causing temporary hearing loss and
Yoganatomy, ‘Outside of the Mat’ Thinking Perelman School of Medicine has a new project which demonstrates using “outside of the box” thinking to make learning more accessible, and also lower stress levels of students’ lives.1 “Yoganatomy,” is a different type of yoga class, offered to first year students at Perelman. Yoganatomy combines traditional yoga with
Inflammation: The Root of Many Diseases Inflammation is the underlying culprit of many modern diseases. Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and many others have an inflammatory component which drives, maintains, or worsens the disease process. It’s one of the primary reasons why sugar is viewed as detrimental to the body, and refined foods
Lack of Sleep May be Precursor to Risk-Seeking Behavior Researchers from the University of Zurich, have connected a lack of sleep to an increase in risk-seeking behavior.1 Decreased sleep quality and amount is known to impact many physiological aspects of health, including metabolism, immune health, and injury repair. It is also a vital component of
Did Someone Say Chocolate? Well, not Hersey’s milk chocolate. A group studying cocoa has found components within the main ingredient of chocolate that helps release more insulin and respond to increases in blood glucose more efficiently.1 This is not the first time that cocoa has been championed as a health food. Dark chocolate has long
Motorized Molecules with Major Effects Nanomachines, microscopical molecules constructed to serve various functions, have incredible potential for different applications, including fighting cancer. A team of researchers are now working with nanomachines that can selectively infiltrate into cells and destroy them; they are controlled by light.1 Nanomachines are tiny nanomolecules that have tiny motors which allow
Experimental Trial: Male Patient Who Once Tested Positive for HIV Now Has No Detectable Virus in Blood Tests In an interview last week with the British Times, scientists unveiled that HIV has been successfully treated in an individual.1 As part of an experimental trial, a 44-year old male patient who has been HIV positive, has
