Fixing “Leaky Gut” is a Good Place to Start
Razi Berry You may have heard that the first place to start when healing from a chronic disease is to treat the digestive tract, or gut. There are a number of reasons why this is a good place to start in many situations, and one of them is the leaky gut. Leaky gut makes absorption […]
Marijuana Breath-Analyzer
Razi Berry With the increase in marijuana legalization, both for medical use as well as recreational use, the question of how to test for intoxication of drivers has been an increasing concern. A company from California, Hound Labs, may have solved the problem by developing a breath-analyzer that registers THC levels in the breath. Marijuana […]
Expectations of Checking Emails While at Home Affects Health of Family and Employees
Razi Berry Technology has created an increasing precedent in many organizations that employees be available to respond to emails, and other communications, even when not actually at work. A recent study has highlighted that this expectation, regardless of any actual work being done, is detrimental to employees and their families.1 Dynamic communication systems may be a […]
Older Adults Less Able to Recognize Their Errors
Razi Berry Maybe there’s some truth in the adage, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” If those new tricks necessitate an awareness of mistakes made during the learning process, perhaps it is harder for older people to learn new things. At least this may be an implication of a recent study that shows […]
In apoptosis, cell death spreads through perpetuating waves, Stanford study finds
Razi Berry What starts with two hands flung skyward prompts another, and another, until the wave has rippled far and wide across the whole stadium. This kind of a rolling surge, spurred by the activity of one or a few things, is known as a trigger wave. A new study out of the Stanford University […]
HPV Vaccine May Cause Sterility in 25%
Razi Berry A recent research study has suggested that girls who have received the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine have a 25% chance of becoming sterile.1 ‘A lowered probability of pregnancy’ This information comes from a study published in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health in June 2018. The study is titled, “A lowered probability […]
Low Concentrations of Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Predispose to Preterm Birth
Razi Berry A recent study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Statens Serum Institut in Copenhagen, shows strong evidence that lower plasma levels of long chain omega-3 fatty acids in pregnant mothers during the first and second trimester may elevate risk for premature birth.1 When compared to women with higher levels of […]
Intensive Outpatient Treatment and Veterans with PTSD
Razi Berry Many military veterans suffer from chronic and disabling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The medical system has been largely unable to offer effective, long term support for many of these individuals, leaving a large burden on families and society. Many holistic methods have been employed, and shown, to be somewhat effective in treating certain […]
Study on Diathermy Shows Increased Mitochondrial Function in Muscles
Razi Berry A recent study using diathermy has shown that long-term heat therapy may help improve mitochondrial function in muscle. The study was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.1 What are Mitochondria? Mitochondria are discrete organelles that exist within cells, and are responsible for creating ATP, or cellular energy. In the simplest terms, mitochondria […]
Purslane and Henna May Prevent Yeast Infections
Razi Berry Vaginal yeast infections are a fairly common woman’s health complaint, causing itching and irritation, and general discomfort. However, female genitalia is not the only site that is susceptible to yeast infections. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that as many as 46,000 individuals in the U.S suffer from […]