Jealousy can Protect or Destroy a Relationship
Razi Berry Jealousy is powerful Our bodies actually experience jealousy through physiological responses. The body has specific neural pathways and chemical responses that are elicited when a situation that triggers jealousy occurs. Most people value monogamous relationships. As a species, we value commitment to a single partner. Many people end up in long-term committed relationships. […]
Study Supports Coronary Calcium Score as Better Risk Predictor Than Traditional Risk Factors
Razi Berry A recent study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Session conference supports coronary calcium levels as a better signifier of blocked arteries and heart attack risk than traditional risk indicators currently in use.1 Risks factors are valuable but do not reveal whether or not disease is present “With coronary calcium, we’re looking […]
Leafy Green Veggies Could Reduce Risk of Macular Degeneration
Razi Berry A recent study found that consuming vegetable nitrates may help to reduce risk of developing early-state age-related macular degeneration (AMD).1 Vegetable nitrates are found in high concentration in leafy green vegetables such as spinach and kale, as well as beetroots. Study is part of a 15-year ongoing investigation of lifestyle and dietary factors […]
Clear Link Between Smoking and Multiple Sclerosis
Razi Berry The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society has recently released an announcement stating that the link between MS and smoking is “clearer than ever.” The relationship between tobacco smoking and MS shows not only are people who smoke more likely to develop MS, but also smoking can speed up the progression of MS into disability. […]
Let’s Look at “Love Sickness”: Why Some Breakups Physically Hurt
Razi Berry “Lovesick” is a very real thing, and I was I remember late night walking down the long narrow hall to the laundry room. Walking past pizza boxes in the flickering light to cash in dollars for quarters to feed the payphone in the hall of my college dorm. I was thousands of miles […]
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 […]
New Guidelines Recommend Hepatitis-C Screening for ALL Baby Boomers
Node Smith, ND The Canadian Medical Association has recently published a recommendation that all Canadians born between the years 1945 and 1975 be screened for hepatitis C.1 This is a new guideline focused on the nearly 250,000 people infected with the disease in Canada, with an aim to eradicate the disease from the country. Those […]
Vitamin D Could Improve IBS Symptoms
Node Smith, ND Vitamin D for IBS A recent study from the University of Sheffield, supports vitamin D supplementation to help relieve the symptoms associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).1 IBS is a common presenting condition which can have symptoms of diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, gas and bloating, and general gastrointestinal discomfort. It is a […]
Relationship Conflict Causes Disease?
Razi Berry It felt like someone had taken hold of my heart and was trying to wring it like a wet rag I hadn’t felt this discomfort since years earlier as a young teenager when I suffered heart problems from an eating disorder and nearly died. I’d somehow trudge through the workday by applying pressure […]
6 Tips for a Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman Research studies show that love plays an important role in cardiovascular health.1 This Valentine’s Day, forget the candy and celebrate with some heart-healthy activities instead. Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, a night out with friends, or time with the family, here are six ways to connect with loved ones […]