Emphasizing Strength Training Over Weight Loss May Be Better for Health
Razi Berry Focusing on strengthening our muscles rather than losing fat may be a better way to protect ourselves from weight-related hazards like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, investigators say. Measuring muscle health rather than fat They hypothesize and have early evidence that poor skeletal muscle health is a primary way factors like an unhealthy diet, […]
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 […]
Link Between Mitochondrial Damage and Osteoporosis
Razi Berry New research from the School of Veterinary Medicine lays out a possible mechanism by which alcohol, cigarette smoke, and exposure to certain medications and toxins can weaken bone. Until now, researchers haven’t gained a firm picture of how these exposures link up with bone loss Some risk factors for osteoporosis such as being […]
Toxic and Tired
Erin Westaway, ND Why so tired? I often ask my clients what would be different if they felt well. The most common answer is, “I would have more energy – I’m just so tired.” The truth is there are a lot of reasons why this could be. Besides the obvious lack of sleep – chronic […]
Study on Diathermy Shows Increased Mitochondrial Function in Muscles
Razi Berry A recent study using diathermy has shown that long-term heat therapy may help improve mitochondrial function in muscle. The study was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.1 What are Mitochondria? Mitochondria are discrete organelles that exist within cells, and are responsible for creating ATP, or cellular energy. In the simplest terms, mitochondria […]
Why Does Pesticide Exposure Increase Parkinson’s Risk for Some Individuals?
Node Smith, ND There have been studies that have found a significant association between 2 agricultural pesticides – paraquat and maneb – and Parkinson’s disease. Until now, it has not been understood why exposure to these chemicals puts some at increased risk, but not others. A new study from the University of Guelph has uncovered […]
Eating Chocolate for Diabetes?
Did Someone Say Chocolate? Well, not Hersey’s milk chocolate. A group studying cocoa has found components within the main ingredient of chocolate that helps release more insulin and respond to increases in blood glucose more efficiently.1 This is not the first time that cocoa has been championed as a health food. Dark chocolate has long […]