Echinacea and Immune Health
Introduction In times of health crisis, plants have frequently been relied upon to support human health and well-being. This includes the use of echinacea for immune health. Medicinal herbs, such as...
View ArticleThe Chiropractic Approach to Cardiovascular Health
Chiropractic Approach to Cardiovascular Health Cardiovascular health encompasses the health of the heart and blood vessels in the body. Unfortunately, cardiovascular disease is a widespread and growing...
View ArticleUnderstanding Electrolytes
Understanding Electrolytes: What are they? Electrolytes are minerals with a positive or negative charge.1 This characteristic is critical to their functions in the body, including maintaining...
View ArticleProbiotic Yeast for Gut Health
Probiotic Yeast Probiotics are live microorganisms that exert a health benefit when consumed in adequate amounts. Probiotics commonly contain bacterial strains, but yeasts can also function as...
View ArticleInflammation During the Immune Response
The immune system is critical to keeping unwanted pathogens and antigens out of the body. Between its two components, the innate and adaptive immune systems, it defends against a variety of potential...
View ArticleHow Exercise Supports Immune System Strength
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that adults participate in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, including two days of muscle-strengthening activity. This...
View ArticleSupporting Immune Health While Traveling
The immune system protects the body from potential infections day after day. Traveling can put extra strain on the system, requiring the immune system to work even harder. Traveling can expose the body...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Role of Acupuncture in Immune Modulation
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years as a key component of Eastern medicine to treat a variety of conditions and to strengthen the body, allowing it to resist disease and restore normal...
View ArticlePersonalized Approach to Health
The “one size fits all” approach to medicine and health may be coming to an end, replaced with a new, personalized approach to health and wellness. The fields of precision medicine and personalized...
View ArticleSupporting Immune Health with Minerals
Most people reach for vitamin C when they feel the early signs of a cold. Even vitamin D has received more attention in recent years for its ability to support immune health. But minerals, another type...
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The Comprehensive A to Z Nutrition Alphabet Guide
Having a basic understanding of key nutrition terms can be helpful for individuals with an interest in wholistic health, as it provides a foundation for understanding the impact of dietary choices and...
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The Power of Synergy and Bioavailability in the Whole Food Matrix
The nutrition label does not tell the whole story of nutrient content, bioavailability, and utilization in the body. Nutrients consumed as part of a natural, whole food matrix provide benefits that go...
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Garlic for Digestive Health: Harnessing Nature’s Remedy for Gut Wellness
In the world of wholistic health, garlic has an impressive reputation for being known not only as a culinary ingredient but also for the myriad health benefits it offers. Known scientifically as Allium...
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Natural Biofilm Disruptors for Human Health
The power of biofilm disruption lies in its potential to dismantle intricate microbial communities, offering a key intervention against bacterial infections that involve biofilm formation. Natural...
View ArticleSpanish Black Radish: What is Old is New Again
Spanish black radish, or Raphanus sativus niger, is a large root vegetable that belongs to the Brassicaceae family, also known as the cruciferous vegetable family. It’s a type of winter radish related...
View ArticleThe Wholistic Approach to Balance Blood Glucose Levels
One can hardly get through the day without seeing an ad for medications that manage blood sugar levels. These ads are so ubiquitous that the brand names are becoming topics of social conversation. We...
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Detox vs. Cleanse vs. Purification
Understanding detox vs. cleanse vs. purification and selecting the right “reset” program for the right patient can be difficult with all of the nomenclature used to describe various nutritional...
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Exploring the Interplay Between the Endocrine System and Nutrition for...
The endocrine system is responsible for synthesizing and secreting hormones to maintain and regulate many bodily functions, including growth and development, metabolism, electrolyte balance, and...
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Herbal Terminology: Understanding Herb Actions and Key Terms
Understanding how herbs work means understanding the wide range of actions they can have in the body, and learning some specific herbal terminology can be helpful to define a plant’s physiological and...
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Clinical Considerations for Athlete Blood Glucose Levels
Understanding Blood Glucose Levels Glucose is the primary fuel for the body. It provides energy to organs which allows cells to function properly. Carbohydrate-containing foods are a major source of...
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