Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Reduce ADHD Symptoms in Children
Razi Berry Recent research supports the use of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation to curb disruptive, even abusive behavior in children. The study was actually conducted at UMass Lowell’s School of Criminology and Justice Studies, with an intention of finding interventions that could help change disruptive childhood behavior before it turns into criminal behavior. Omega-3 fatty […]
6 Natural Ways to Boost Energy – From morning to night
Dr. Sarah King, ND Feel like you’re dragging your heels lately? Are you noticing a slump in your energy each afternoon? A lot of us could use extra energy support. We’re working longer hours, getting less amounts of sleep, and are constantly stimulated. The amount of responsibilities and roles we have make a work-life-balance more […]
Better diet = bigger brain
Node Smith, ND A recent study was published in the online publication of Neurology, the American Academy of Neurology’s medical journal, that correlated people eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables, nuts and fish as having bigger brains.1 It’s generally understood that eating a healthier diet increases cognitive function and many other health markers, […]
Healthy Diet Helps Fertility
Node Smith, ND A recent report in the journal Human Reproduction, concludes that it may be more difficult for women who consume too much junk food to become pregnant.1 Research shows that women who don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables may have a decreased chance of conceiving over the course of a year. Infertility plagues […]
Rethinking Protein Recommendations in Older Adults
Node Smith, ND Many people wonder if they are getting enough protein, and it is commonly recommended that older adults increase daily protein intake to help maintain and promote muscle growth. However, few studies have actually flushed out this assumption – that older adults have greater protein needs. A recent study looked at this topic […]
Intermittent Fasting 5:2 Diet Better than Daily Calorie Restriction Diets
Node Smith, ND Intermittent fasting is getting a lot of press for its positive effects on metabolism, weight loss, cognitive function and health in general. A new study compared a popular intermittent fasting protocol (or “diet”), the 5:2 diet, with a conventional daily calorie restriction diet.1 The study found that the 5:2 diet resulted in […]
5 Ways to Prevent Cavities and Heal Teeth Naturally
Dr Sarah Cimperman, ND Most people think of tooth decay as an inevitable aspect of aging. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3 in 4 people in the United States have dental restorations, 1 in 5 people have untreated cavities, and nearly 1 in 4 adults aged 65 years and older have […]
Nutrition for Mental Health
Node Smith, ND We often don’t consider how much our diets contribute to mental health. In fact, it is common for even more holistically minded health practitioners to advocate very adamantly for diet and lifestyle changes for conditions such as hypertension, obesity, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, even cancer, while considering depression and anxiety as needing specific […]
Dieting Together is the Best Option for Couples
Node Smith, ND You Know What They Say About Couples Who Diet Together? This week an interesting study on couples who diet together has been circulating. The research, conducted at the University of Connecticut, showed that when one adopts a healthier lifestyle and loses weight, the other partner is likely to lose weight too.1 This […]
Low-to-No-Carb Diets Could Cause Harm During Pregnancy
Node Smith, ND Battle of the Carbs We are obsessed with “carbs” – mostly not eating them. With such drastically different cultural messages telling us on the one hand, to indulge, while on the other hand, that skinny is beautiful, dieting has become an infatuation for some. Most popular diets today are for the most […]