How You Think Your Metabolism Changes with Age May Be Incorrect
Razi Berry Most of us remember a time when we could eat anything we wanted and not gain weight. But a new study suggests your metabolism, the rate at which you burn calories, actually peaks much earlier and starts its inevitable decline later than you might think. The findings appear in the journal Science. “As […]
Blue Light Exposure and Energy Metabolism
Razi Berry Extended exposure to light during nighttime can have negative consequences for human health. But now, researchers from Japan have identified a new type of light with reduced consequences for physiological changes during sleep. In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from University of Tsukuba compared the effects of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which […]
Lawn to Table
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND Many of us have been excited about the seasonal return of the farmer’s market. The fresh quality and the variety of offerings are tantalizing and nutritious. What if I told you that you can get even fresher, more nutrient-dense food for free, anytime you like? These are what many would categorize […]
Miraculous Minerals
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND Minerals are the unsung heroes of the micronutrient world. Sure, everyone knows that Vitamin C is beneficial, but asking about molybdenum will draw a blank. Each one is involved in hundreds of biochemical functions in your body. Small (or trace) amounts may only be required, but too much or too little […]
It’s About Belly Weight Not BMI
Razi Berry People with abdominal obesity and excess fat around the body’s mid-section and organs have an increased risk of heart disease even if their body mass index (BMI) measurement is within a healthy weight range, according to a new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association published in the Association’s flagship journal, Circulation. “This […]
Stress May Not Lead to Loss of Control in Eating Disorders
Razi Berry A unique residential study has concluded that, contrary to perceived wisdom, people with eating disorders do not lose self-control — leading to binge-eating — in response to stress. The findings of the Cambridge-led research are published today in the Journal of Neuroscience. People who experience bulimia nervosa and a subset of those affected […]
Gut Microbiome and Metabolism of Processed Foods
Razi Berry Studies of the microbiome in the human gut focus mainly on bacteria. Other microbes that are also present in the gut — viruses, protists, archaea and fungi — have been largely overlooked. New research in mice now points to a significant role for fungi in the intestine — the communities of molds and […]
Obesity Lowers Immune Function as well as Increases Tumor Growth
Razi Berry Obesity has been linked to increased risk for over a dozen different types of cancer, as well as worse prognosis and survival. Over the years, scientists have identified obesity-related processes that drive tumor growth, such as metabolic changes and chronic inflammation, but a detailed understanding of the interplay between obesity and cancer has […]
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. Alcohol consumption is a widespread habit and popular societal […]