Vitamin C (from fruits and vegetables) Important in Metabolic Syndrome

Razi Berry A higher intake of vitamin C is crucial for metabolic syndrome patients trying to halt a potentially deadly cycle of antioxidant disruption and health-related problems, an Oregon State University researcher says. Important news for the estimated 35 percent of the U.S. adult population suffering from metabolic syndrome “What these findings are really saying […]

Naturally Lift Your Mood – Here’s How to Do it

Dr Nyarai Paweni, ND We put a significant amount of attention on our physical health while often neglecting to do the same for our mental health. However, mental/emotional health is just as important as we strive to live healthy and vibrant lives. There are times when we each experience symptoms of depression, sadness, feeling down/low […]

Oils from Seeds are Best for Lowering Cholesterol

Razi Berry There is “good” cholesterol, and there is “bad” cholesterol. Generally, what is referred to as “bad” cholesterol, and desired to be lowered is your LDL, or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. And many people are attempting to lower their LDL, but this does not mean cutting out oil and fat from your diet completely, because […]

How Does Your Gut Feel?

Dr. Meghna Thacker, ND I am not asking about your gut feeling! No, seriously, do you suffer from gas, bloating or indigestion? Or, after you eat, does the food just sit in your stomach and feel like a burden? Or maybe you pop tums after each meal to get rid of the heart burn. Sometimes, […]

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 […]

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Depression

Razi Berry Omega 3 fatty acids are generally considered beneficial and safe. They have a host of health benefits, including maintaining healthy cardiovascular function, eye health, nerve function as well as promoting cognition. One of the primary reasons why omega-3 fatty acids are advocated by nutritionists and holistic practitioners is that the typical American diet […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Autoimmune Diet Protocol

Dr. Sarah Zadek (King), ND Autoimmune diseases are those in which an individual’s immune system attacks its own cells or tissues under the belief they are invaders. These disorders often arise from imbalances in our T-helper cells, specifically Th1, Th2, and more recently noted, Th17 cells.1 Increased stimulation of one type of T helper cell versus […]