Muscle Mass is Critical to Health
Razi Berry The amount of lean muscle a person has may soon be considered a vital sign, similar to blood pressure, pulse and weight. Extensive research has begun to show that muscle mass should be reconsidered as a measurement that is able to give a more robust picture of an individual’s health. A recent paper […]
Daytime Sleepiness Could be a Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s
Razi Berry Sleeplessness and sleep disturbances may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease according to a recent study. According to the study, older adults who frequently feel sleepy during the day are three times more likely to develop beta-amyloid plaques in their brains.1 This daytime sleepiness may be caused by lack of nighttime sleep […]
Bleach Baths Versus Normal Baths for Atopic Dermatitis
Node Smith, ND Review of the Efficacy of Bleach Baths Versus Plain Water Baths for Symptom Reduction A recent article reviewed the efficacy of bleach baths versus regular plain water baths in reducing the symptoms of atopic dermatitis.1 Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common form eczema – roughly 17.8 million people suffer from the […]
Extra Virgin Olive Oil as Daily Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Sarah King, ND Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) and the Alzheimer’s Prevention Connection Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly, accounting for almost 5 million cases in the United States.1 There are 3 major characteristic pathologies of AD: amyloid-b pathology, tau pathology, and synaptic pathologies which affect the […]