Cancer Diagnosis. Now What?- A Conversation with Paul Anderson, NMD.
Katarina Meister and Stephanie Yakupitiyage The news of a cancer diagnosis can feel devastating to a once ordinary life. Cancer is a difficult experience. Anxiety and fear creep into the mind often, if not constantly. While life can feel out of control, there are foundations of good health which can help during this time. In […]
Diet, Teeth, and How We Speak
Razi Berry Anthropologist Caleb Everett and former student Sihan Chen used a novel data analysis of thousands of languages, in addition to studying a unique subset of celebrities, to reveal how a soft food diet — contrasted with the diet of hunter-gatherers — is restructuring dentition and changing how people speak. Their findings, published in […]
Even Older Individuals Can Lose Weight
Razi Berry Obese patients over the age of 60 can lose an equivalent amount of weight as younger people using only lifestyle changes, according to a new study from the University of Warwick and University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust that demonstrates that age is no barrier to losing weight. The researchers hope […]
We are Literally Becoming Plastic
Razi Berry Plastic pollution of land, water and air is a global problem. Even when plastic bags or water bottles break down to the point at which they are no longer an eyesore, tiny fragments can still contaminate the environment. Animals and humans can ingest the particles, with uncertain health consequences. Now, scientists report that […]
Plant-Based Doesn’t Have to Mean No Meat or Dairy for Hypertension Benefits
Razi Berry Consuming a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy are consumed too, according to new research from the University of Warwick. Any effort to increase plant-based foods in your diet and limit animal products is likely to benefit your blood pressure Published online by a team […]
5 Ways to Lose the “Quarantine Fifteen”
Sarah Cimperman, ND The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to change our lives completely. We’ve been staying home. We’ve been struggling with fear, anxiety, depression, and isolation. We’ve been spending more time in front of screens and less time outside. We’ve been eating more comfort food and exercising less. It’s a perfect recipe for weight […]
Alcohol Drinking Patterns Affect Circadian Metabolism
Razi Berry Drinking alcohol is a widespread habit in modern society and can have serious metabolic consequences. Recent studies have uncovered the interplay between nutrition, metabolism and circadian rhythms. But, until now, little has been done to understand the effects of alcohol consumption on circadian metabolism. Interplay uncovered between nutrition, metabolism and circadian rhythms University […]
Depression in Parents May Cause Health Problems for Children
Razi Berry When parents suffer from depression, kids may be at risk for physical health problems in young adulthood, according to a study from researchers including the University of Georgia’s Katherine Ehrlich. Association between parental depression and youth metabolic syndrome The results revealed an association between parental depression and youth metabolic syndrome; a condition that […]
Good Heart Health Equals Good Brain Health
Razi Berry Emory University researchers are giving us double the reasons to pay attention to our cardiovascular health – showing in a recently published study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease that good heart health can equal good brain health. Good heart health = good brain health The American Heart Association defines ideal cardiovascular health […]
Review of Plant-Based Diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Razi Berry A plant-based diet may alleviate painful symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new review published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition. Plant-based diet may alleviate painful symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) RA is an autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation that causes pain and swelling. While genetic factors are important, […]