Could Sugary Drinks be the Cause of Infertility?
Node Smith, ND (Pre)Conceive Health We all know that sugar isn’t the best thing in the world for our health. In fact, most people, when asked will admit to a desire to cut back on their sugar, or acknowledge that sugar consumption is an unhealthy factor in their life. And many of us may hold […]
Study Finds Bullied Siblings 3 Times More Likely to Develop a Psychotic Disorder
Node Smith, ND A new study has found that individuals who were bullied by their siblings growing up may be up to 3 times more likely to develop a psychotic disorder in early adulthood. The research was conducted at the University of Warwick. First Research Study of its Kind This is the first research study […]
Researchers Discover “Anxiety Cells” in the Brain
Node Smith, ND A team of neuroscience researchers from Columbia University Irving Medical Center and the University of California, San Francisco, may have discovered a new type of cell within the brain responsible for producing anxiety.1 The cells have been found inside the brains of mice, within a structure known as the hippocampus. The researchers […]
Compounds From Grapes May Be Next Antidepressants
Node Smith, ND Grapes for Depression A recent study conducted at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai suggests that 2 isolated compounds from grapes – dihydrocaffeic acid (DHCA) and malvidin-3′-O-glucoside (Mal-gluc) – may be the future of pharmacological treatment for depression.1 The research study also comments that a dietary polyphenol preparation also had an […]
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 […]
Dieting Together is the Best Option for Couples
Node Smith, ND You Know What They Say About Couples Who Diet Together? This week an interesting study on couples who diet together has been circulating. The research, conducted at the University of Connecticut, showed that when one adopts a healthier lifestyle and loses weight, the other partner is likely to lose weight too.1 This […]
Crash Dieting May Affect Heart Health
Node Smith, ND crash diets can cause short term transient deterioration of cardiac function A very interesting report from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), recently stated that crash diets can cause short term transient deterioration of cardiac function.1 “Crash diets” are referred to in this report as being synonymous with “very low-calorie” diets or […]
Want Better Performance Results From Caffeine? Hint: Drink Less of it
Node Smith, ND America’s Drug of Choice: Caffeine And we certainly use it to its maximum potential, pushing ourselves to stay up later, get up earlier, work and play more, and do everything FASTER, with our ever-present cup of Starbucks in our hand – or red bull, or black tea, or coke, or monster energy […]
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 […]
Low-to-No-Carb Diets Could Cause Harm During Pregnancy
Node Smith, ND Battle of the Carbs We are obsessed with “carbs” – mostly not eating them. With such drastically different cultural messages telling us on the one hand, to indulge, while on the other hand, that skinny is beautiful, dieting has become an infatuation for some. Most popular diets today are for the most […]