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Oct. 9, 2023
Black cumin plus vitamin D equals a top antiviral combination
The remarkable clinical versitility of Nigella sativa
by Max Langen
OMNS (June 1, 2023) Nigella sativa, also called black cumin, is one of the most important medicinal plants. Its seeds (sometimes called "black seeds") have been used for thousands…
Oct. 8, 2023
7 Tips to Strengthen Your Immune System Daily
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
As you may be out and about more, going to work or have kids going back to school, it’s important to maintain a focus on strengthening your immune health.Your…
Oct. 7, 2023
Vitamin C Questions: Answered
Commentary by Helen Saul Case
(OMNS Mar 27 2018) I was born and raised in a household where we used vitamins instead of medicines. Consequently, I am very familiar with utilizing high-dose vitamin C to prevent and cure illness. Now that I have chil…
Oct. 2, 2023
FDA clarifies results of recent advisory committee meeting on oral phenylephrine
[9/14/2023] FDA held a Non-prescription Drug Advisory Committee meeting Sept. 11-12, 2023, to discuss the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products that are indicated for the t…
Oct. 1, 2023
Empower Your Immune Health: A Comprehensive Guide
Wellness Resources
Summer has quickly come to an end. Along with it, the enjoyments of travels and vacations, BBQs, picnics, fairs and festivals that were filled with foods on a stick, fast foods, more sugar, or the “gotta try this” i…
Oct. 1, 2023
Short term, high-dose vitamin D supplementation for COVID-19 disease: a randomised, placebo-controlled, study (SHADE study)
COVID-19 is a respiratory infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A growing number of studies have demonstrated the importance of vitamin D in regulating the immune system and controlling COVID-19 disease severity. Authors of a new study found…
Oct. 1, 2023
Zinc Deficiency as a General Feature of Cancer: a Review of the Literature
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Zinc plays a variety of key roles in the human body (Fig. 1). For example, it is crucial to signaling processes involved in cell differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis [8]. Zinc ions are required for the catalytic …
Oct. 1, 2023
The Truth About Vitamin D
CrippenWellness.com
As you have probably heard, optimum Vitamin D levels are important to optimum health. Not only does vitamin D help build strong, healthy bones, but recent research has show vitamin D has a beneficial effect on each of the follow…
Sept. 27, 2023
Scientists reveal mechanistic link between zinc levels and diabetes
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Researchers have identified a mechanistic link between zinc levels in humans and the risk of type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease
The research, published today as a Reviewed Preprin…
Sept. 26, 2023
UK - Death and Disability Trends for Cardiovascular Diseases, Ages 15-44
https://phinancetechnologies.com/HumanityProjects/UK%20Cause%20of%20death%20Project%20-%20Cardiovascular%20Deaths%2015-44.htm
Sept. 25, 2023
Potassium-rich foods offer health benefits for older women: study
RelaxnewsPublished Saturday, September 6, 2014 10:45AM EDT
The study was published in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke.
Healthy postmenopausal women reduce their risk of stroke if their diet is rich in potassium, according…
Sept. 19, 2023
Tips for Choosing Supplements for Brain Health
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Nootropics, SIRT activators, biohacking, oh my! Choosing supplements to support brain health can be confusing as there is so much to choose from and consider. Here are some…
Sept. 18, 2023
What grip strength can tell you about how well you’re aging
By Gretchen Reynolds
Want to know how well you’re aging? Check your grip strength.
A recent study of 1,275 men and women found that those with relatively feeble handgrip strength, a reliable marker of overall muscle quality…
Sept. 17, 2023
Strength Training Can Help Lower Your Blood Pressure, Especially If You're Over 50
By Alyssa Hui
Published on April 28, 2023
Key Takeaways
A group of researchers from Brazil found consistently performing strength training could help lower your blood pressure.
Experts say any physical activity—i…
Sept. 10, 2023
Brain Fog and Irritability Linked to Glial Cell Health
Wellness Resources
Do you feel like your brain energy is running low? Is your mental stamina and ability to work plagued by brain fog? Do you feel on edge and frequently irritable? Or experience sensory overload more easily? Was there a stressful e…
Sept. 10, 2023
Spicing up rheumatic disease treatment: Study explores role of herbs and spices in improving patients' condition
By Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Jul 4 2023Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers explore the role of herbs and spices as adjuvant methods to treat rheumatic disease (RD) and improve pat…
Sept. 10, 2023
Cold & Flu: How to Treat with Herbs
By Dr. Jennifer VanDeWater, PharmDIntegrative Therapeutics Board of the The Wellness Company
With Cold & Flu season approaching, here are some tips to help prevent and treat illness with a naturalistic approac…
Sept. 5, 2023
Sight problems may increase dementia risk in older adults
Taylor & Francis Group
Older adults with untreated sight conditions may be at increased risk of dementia, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 studies involving 76,373 participants.
The results of the study,…
Sept. 4, 2023
5 Tips to Sharpen Your Memory
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
It’s on the tip of my tongue! Give me a second, I’ll remember it. What was that thing I was supposed to get? Whether you are going back to school, taking an exa…
Aug. 29, 2023
Molecules in vegetables can help to ease lung infection
The Francis Crick Institute
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found that molecules in vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower help to maintain a healthy barrier in the lung and ease infection.
The AHR -- aryl hydrocarbon …
Aug. 29, 2023
Study: Curcumin in turmeric STARVES CANCER CELLS to death
Life Extension
Over 4,500 published studies describe the anti-cancer effects of curcumin.
Researchers are intrigued by a promising discovery that curcumin selectively starves tumor cells to de…
Aug. 26, 2023
The Pancreas, Digestion, and Best Enzymes to Supplement
Wellness Resources
Eating at a restaurant or enjoying a home cooked meal is a simple pleasure. However, it can sometimes become worrisome or stressful when you regularly experience discomfort or digestive issues like indigestion, nausea, smelly gas…
Aug. 20, 2023
The Power of D-Limonene: Remarkable Health Benefits of Citrus Peel Oils
Wellness Resources
The scent of fresh oranges or lemons can wake up your taste buds or provide a refreshing aroma during a nature walk. Citrus peels’ natural oils are commonly used in household and personal care products for their invigoratin…
Aug. 18, 2023
YouTube goes scorched Earth against nutrition, superfoods and natural medicine, announcing new policies targeting so-called “medical misinformation”
08/18/2023 // Arsenio Toledo // 390 Views
YouTube has created a new framework to crack down on so-called "medical misinformation" on the platform.
"In the years since we began our efforts to make YouTube a des…