8 Things This Doctor is Doing to Keep Her Family Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sarah Cimperman, ND Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2, also known as SARS-CoV-2 and 2019-nCoV, is a new strain of coronavirus that was identified in humans last December. The disease associated with the virus, Coronavirus Disease 2019 or COVID-19, has become a global pandemic. It’s the first pandemic ever caused by a coronavirus and so far […]
Cardiovascular Health: Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
Razi Berry Preliminary findings from a new study reveal that inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption may account for millions of deaths from heart disease and strokes each year. The study estimated that roughly 1 in 7 cardiovascular deaths could be attributed to not eating enough fruit and 1 in 12 cardiovascular deaths could be attributed […]
Vitamin D Deficiency May be Common in Pregnancy
Razi Berry A recent study from Norway determined that by the end of pregnancy, 1 in 3 women are deficient in vitamin D.1 During the winter, when the days are much darker, this percentage rose to nearly 50 percent. Lead author adds, “use of sunscreen during the summer months further inhibits vitamin D production” The […]
Vitamin B12 May be More Available to Vegans Soon
Node Smith, ND A major discovery about vitamin B12 may have significant impact to improve the vitamin content of some vegetarian and vegan diets.1 Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is typically supplemented in vegan and vegetarian diets (or consumed through fortified products) because it is not readily available from plant sources. Plants don’t make B12 because they […]
Reminder: Biotin Can Alter Lab Results
Node Smith, ND In a case report in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, we are reminded to be mindful of how supplementation of certain vitamins and minerals may alter lab results.1 The specific case study shows how a patient taking a biotin supplement was led down a rabbit hole of various consultations and unnecessary […]
Prenatal Vitamins: A Crucial Part of Your Baby’s Health
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND With a plethora of prenatal vitamins on the market, it’s no wonder expecting women can be overwhelmed by the vast choices they are exposed to. Not all prenatal vitamins are made equal and choosing the right one is extremely important. The right prenatal formulation can influence and optimize the growth […]