Dysfunctional Sperm Could be Related to Frequent Miscarriages
Razi Berry A small, but significant study from the Imperial College in London has found that a possible cause of frequent miscarriages could be dysfunction in the sperm of the woman’s partner.1 Recurrent miscarriages are defined as three or more miscarriages occurring before week 20 of pregnancy. One in 50 couples in the UK are […]
Why Are Some People More Vulnerable to Hunger?
Razi Berry It’s next to impossible to avoid occasions where the smells and sights of food will tantalize and torment us. Part of the difficulty in resisting these delicious items is a hormone found in the stomach that signals hunger – ghrelin. This hormone is currently being studied as a factor in overeating and obesity. […]
Common Household Cleaners Could be Altering Children’s Microbiome
Razi Berry The chemicals we use to clean our home may be detrimental to our children’s microbiome. Because of the known links to weight gain, as well as metabolic changes and the gut microbiome, it is possible that these chemicals are contributing to the obesity epidemic seen in children. A recent study published in the […]
This Diet is Better Than Viagra!
Razi Berry According to a recent research study conducted at the University of Athens, 9 tablespoons of olive oil a week outperformed Viagra (Sildenafil) in improving symptoms of male erectile dysfunction by 40 percent.1 The study was published in the journal Circulation. Olive oil is thought to be one of the reasons why the Mediterranean […]
Overeating Changes How We Think and Behave
Node Smith, ND Obesity is major concern in many countries worldwide. The easy access to caloric-dense food that triggers pleasure centers in the brain creates a “obesogenic environment” that promotes eating in manners that are not conducive to a healthy life. But more than merely weight gain, overeating may be supporting cognitive and behavioral changes […]
Research Links Childhood Obesity to Diabetes Drug Taken During Pregnancy
Node Smith, ND A recent research study has concluded that when women take the common diabetes drug, Metformin, during pregnancy, their children have a significantly increased likelihood of being overweight or obese.1 Metformin crosses placenta and passes to the fetus There are 2 common reasons why a woman might be prescribed Metformin, one is the […]
Study Links Male Infertility to Obesity
Node Smith, ND Obesity and Male Infertility Obesity has been shown to be associated with male infertility. A recent report in the journal Frontiers in Physiology, explains why this is. The study looks at the increased levels of inflammatory markers in seminal fluid, lower sperm quality, both of which correlate to body mass index (BMI).1 […]
Aged Garlic Lowers Inflammation in the Obese
Node Smith, ND Aged Garlic Extract Decreases Painful Inflammation and Lowers Cholesterol Levels A recent study looked at the ability of aged garlic extract to decrease painful inflammation as well as lower cholesterol levels in obese individuals.1 Obesity has become a growing threat to the health of a worldwide population, especially in industrialized nations. In […]
Target Obesity by Way of Bile Acids
Node Smith, ND Bile Acids Actually Help Change the Metabolism of Fat Cells A recent study has supporting evidence that bile acids actually help change the metabolism of fat cells and could potentially be used as a new therapy for obesity.1 The study also inadvertently supports the use of cold conditioning for this same effect […]
Cinnamon Supports a Positive Effect on Metabolism
Node Smith, ND Research Finds Cinnamaldehyde is Able to Aid in the Burning of Fat Recent research has found that cinnamaldehyde, a constituent in cinnamon, is able to aid in the burning of fat in humans.1 Cinnamon, a favorite holiday spice, has long been used in traditional herbal medicine to enhance metabolism, regulate blood sugar, […]