“Dry January” Challenge Promotes Physical, Psychological and Emotional Wellbeing
Razi Berry People in the United Kingdom (UK) are participating in a social phenomenon referred to as “dry January.” Participants are encouraged to spend the 30 days of January abstaining from alcohol. The results from the previous year have been acknowledged as creating an immediate physical, psychological and emotional benefit for participants. Dry January: the positive […]
How Our Hormones Affect Our Skin
Dr. Anne Hussain, ND Like any other system in our body, the skin is complex in its function as well as in its response to stimuli. When we age, the elasticity in our skin decreases and we can get wrinkles and sagging. When we have inflammatory responses in the body, these can manifest as hives, […]
This Diet is Better Than Viagra!
Razi Berry According to a recent research study conducted at the University of Athens, 9 tablespoons of olive oil a week outperformed Viagra (Sildenafil) in improving symptoms of male erectile dysfunction by 40 percent.1 The study was published in the journal Circulation. Olive oil is thought to be one of the reasons why the Mediterranean […]
How Does a Hangover Affect Cognitive Performance?
Razi Berry We all know that driving under the influence of alcohol isn’t a good idea. Our focus is impaired, our concentration is diminished and our reaction time is slowed. However, I’ve often thought that the morning after a heavy night of drinking is also probably not a great time to drive. A hangover is […]
Binge Drinking Lowers Working Memory in Adolescents
Razi Berry A recent study from Columbia University Irving Medical Center notes that binge drinking impairs working memory in the teenage brain.1 This study may help explain why adolescents who binge drink are 15 times as susceptible to alcoholism as adults. Teen Brains Vulnerable to Addictive Behaviors It is well known that the brains of […]
Major Study Questions Safe Limits on Alcohol Consumption
Node Smith, ND A recent new study significantly calls into question the current safe limits on alcohol consumption. It shows that the current recommendations on alcohol safety limits may be a bit high, and that consuming as little as 10 drinks per week may reduce life expectancy.1 Current CDC Alcohol Consumption Recommendations Currently, the CDC […]
Study Links Alcohol Use and Dementia
Node Smith, ND A new study from the Lancet Public Health journal shows that overconsumption of alcohol, as from an alcohol use disorder, may be one of the most crucial avoidable risk factors of all types of dementia – and especially early-onset dementia.1 The study looked at over one million adults diagnosed with dementia. The […]
Do Different Types of Alcohol Elicit Different Emotional Responses?
Node Smith, ND Research Finds Some Truth in the Belief That Different Types of Booze Brings out Different Emotions It is not uncommon to hear an individual claim that a certain type of liquor creates a different experience than another; whiskey or tequila for instance. A research team from the United Kingdom has investigated these […]
New Booze by Tofu?
Node Smith, ND Right this Whey for Isoflavones and Prebiotics A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has taken tofu whey, and turned it into an alcoholic beverage.1 Typically, tofu whey is discarded as waste – it is a byproduct of the tofu production process. However, this team showed how it can […]
Did You Know: Alcohol Consumption is Linked to Cancer
Node Smith, ND Alcohol Intake is Linked to Many Forms of Cancer Many Americans are not aware that alcohol intake is linked to many forms of cancer, regardless of whether intake is considered light, moderate or heavy.1 According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), alcohol is considered a “definite” risk factor for several […]