Environmental Factors of Keeping Brain Young
Razi Berry A stimulating environment keeps the “hippocampus” — which is the brain’s memory control center — young, so to speak. Causes of this are molecular mechanisms that affect gene regulation. These current findings from studies in mice provide clues as to why an active, varied life can help preserve mental fitness in old age. […]
A Shift Towards Plant-based Diet May Help Climate Emergency
Razi Berry Major political parties are being urged to include veganism at the center of food and farming policies after declaring a national climate emergency. The Vegan Society implores politicians to “translate this announcement into action” The Vegan Society is imploring politicians to “translate this announcement into action” by adopting policies that encourage plant-based diets, […]
Intelligence Impacts Health and Aging
Razi Berry For over 100 years, scientists have sought to understand what links a person’s general intelligence, health and aging. In a new study, a University of Missouri scientist suggests a model where mitochondria, or small energy producing parts of cells, could form the basis of this link. This insight could provide valuable information to […]
Childhood Trauma, Stress, and Fibromyalgia: Is There a Connection?
David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN, IFMCP, FACN Traumatic experiences and stressors in childhood have historically been overlooked as predisposing factors in the development of various chronic pain disorders and psychiatric conditions, including fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome. However, the tide is turning as research […]
Spring Detox: Top 5 Dietary Changes for a Fresh Start
Sarah Cimperman, ND Spring is a season of renewal. Over the winter, as our bodies have stored energy, they’ve also stored environmental toxins. Now is the time to eliminate them. True detoxification involves several enzymes, hormones, and organs, including the liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, skin, lungs, adipose tissue, and lymphatic system. Comprehensive detox programs like […]
The Dangers of Microplastic
Razi Berry We live in a plastic world. From the carpets we walk on, to the clothes we wear, even the metal of our cars are coated with plastics of one kind or another. In recent years it has become more and more evident that these plastics are causing major environmental and health problems. Much […]
6 Signs You Need to Detox
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman As our awareness of environmental toxins and their impact on our health continues to grow, detox products and protocols are becoming increasingly popular, from fasting and raw food diets to foot baths and body wraps. These things may be good for us—or not—and they may help minimize our exposure to […]
5 Ways to Detox Every Day
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman Now that the holidays are over and the New Year is upon us, detox is a popular topic. Comprehensive detoxification protocols, like the one I wrote about in my book, The Prediabetes Detox , can be an effective way to maintain good health, improve poor health, prevent disease, renew vitality, and […]
Environmental and Behavioral Factors of Cancer
In a study conducted by Stony Brook University Cancer Center out of New York, researchers have found quantitative evidence proving that extrinsic risk factors, such as environmental exposures and behaviors weigh heavily on the development of a vast majority (approximately 70 to 90 percent) of cancers. The study concluded that most cancers are a result […]