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May 11, 2023
A special omega-3 fatty acid lipid will change how we look at the developing and aging brain
Duke-NUS Medical School
Scientists from Singapore have demonstrated the critical role played by a special transporter protein in regulating the brain cells that ensure nerves are protected by coverings called myelin sheaths. The findings, rep…
May 10, 2023
How Junk Food Rewires Your Brain
Dr Joseph Mercola
If you’re like most people, you are consuming an unhealthy amount of sugar on a regular basis hidden in processed food, added by the teaspoon to coffee and tea, or used to sweeten candy, cakes and beverages.
Researchers…
May 10, 2023
The Big Question: Are You Better Than Yesterday?
Chad Fowler (TimFerris.com)
The following is a guest post from Chad Fowler, CTO of InfoEther, Inc.
He spends much of his time solving hard problems for customers in the Ruby computer language. He is also co-organizer of RubyConf and Rail…
May 8, 2023
PEA Effective for Exercise Recovery and Athletes
Wellness Resources
After a day of higher activity or exercise, are your muscles achy and fatigued? If you want to maximize performance and improve your muscle and joint recovery, take note!A recent clinical trial with healthy, young adult males eva…
May 8, 2023
Osteoarthritis playing up? New Australian study finds Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) could be the answer
The University of Sydney,
A new 2019 Australian study has found an extract made from soy, eggs and peanuts significantly reduces pain and stiffness when taken by sufferers of knee osteoarthritis.
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) was given to …
May 8, 2023
PEA: Natural Support for Nerves and Comfort
We are excited to introduce PEA Ultra into the Wellness Resources product line to provide you with one of the most potent nutrients available on the market to promote healthy brain and nerve function, as well as other vastly important heal…
May 2, 2023
Music as medicine? 30 minutes a day shows benefits after heart attack
American College of Cardiology
Listening to music can be enjoyable, but is it also good for your heart? Patients who suffered episodes of chest pain soon after a heart attack, known as early post-infarction angina, had significantly lower levels of…
May 2, 2023
Playing the piano boosts brain processing power and helps lift the blues
University of Bath
A new study published by researchers at the University of Bath demonstrates the positive impact learning to play a musical instrument has on the brain's ability to process sights and sounds, and shows how it can also help to lift…
May 2, 2023
How Music Can Prevent Cognitive Decline
University of Geneva
Summary: Listening to or practicing music had positive implications on cognitive decline in older adults by stimulating the production of gray matter in key brain areas, a new study reveals.
Source: University of Gen…
May 1, 2023
New study finds Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) could offer hope to sufferers of Fibromyalgia
Verona University Hospital
A newly released observational study conducted by researchers from the Verona University Hospital in Italy has suggested that a substance currently classified as a food product could potentially offer hope to su…
April 26, 2023
Fruits and vegetables are less nutritious than they used to be
BY STACEY COLINO
National Geographic
As you gaze across the rows of brightly coloured fruits and vegetables in the produce section of the grocery store, you may not be aware that the quantity of nutrients in these crops has been declini…
April 25, 2023
Prebiotics and Probiotics: How Do They Work Together?
You’ve probably heard the saying, “you are what you eat.” This is true; however, a more accurate statement would be, “you are what you feed the trillions of microorganisms that make up your gut microbiome.” This is …
April 24, 2023
How fit is your gut microbiome?
University of Calgary
Exercise has many benefits -- strengthening muscles and bones, preventing disease and extending lifespan. It is also known to change the composition and activity of the trillions of microbes in our guts known as the microbiome…
April 24, 2023
Gut Microbiome Impacts Joint Health
Keeping your joints healthy is dependent on a number of factors. In recent articles, I have highlighted several aspects of joint health, including mitochondria, trace minerals, collagen, flavonoids and spices, hyaluronic aci…
April 19, 2023
Curcumin and traditional Chinese remedy combo may help treat ulcerative colitis
By Jessica Norris on February 2, 2023 —Medical News Today
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition that affects the colon, causing inflammation, ulcers, and related symptoms like bloody stool.
Management of ulcerative coliti…
April 17, 2023
Curcumin Supports Gut Lining and Health
Curcumin continues to be an impressive nutrient with multiple benefits. Heavily researched and widely known for its antioxidant, immune and inflammatory signaling, cholesterol and blood sugar support, this prized golden spice provides a va…
April 17, 2023
Turmeric - Why You Should Be Taking This Amazing Nutrient
Turmeric, a golden spice, has been used for centuries as a prized dietary spice and in ancient health traditions. This flowering plant of the ginger family has been vigorously studied in attempts to uncover its vast effects on health and protection.…
April 17, 2023
Flavonoids and Spices are Rockstars for Joint Health
Flavonoids and spices bring several benefits for health and well-being. This includes your joints and management of cartilage wear-and-tear. Helping your joints age well requires different tools. Learn more about the importance and effectiveness of …
April 17, 2023
Curcumin Helps Esophagus, Stomach, and Digestive Health
Curcumin, the yellow pigment in the turmeric, continues to make headline news as a superb, multitalented spice. I recently discussed the benefits of curcumin in the lower digestive tract in the article Curcumin Supports Gut Lining and Health. C…
April 17, 2023
Breakthrough Turmeric Extract Optimized for Absorption and Health Benefits
The rich golden spice of turmeric contains curcumin, one of the most sought-after nutrients for numerous healthy benefits. Turmeric has been used for over 5,000 years in India and has gained immense popularity and more respect in the past few decade…
April 12, 2023
Injections for Joint Pain May Damage Cartilage
A frequent comment from knee pain sufferers is “I went to my doc and got a shot for my knee pain.” In an attempt to get relief, a cortisone shot combined with a local anesthetic is injected into the joint. For some, relief occurs quickly…
April 10, 2023
Obesity turning arthritic joint cells into pro-inflammation 'bad apples
University of Birmingham
Summary:
Being overweight may be physically changing the environment within people's joints, as new research suggests that obesity is promoting pro-inflammatory conditions which worsen arthritis.
FU…
April 10, 2023
Is It Safe to Exercise with Osteoarthritis?
The Wellness Company
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common causes of pain and physical disability in older adults. For years, OA has been framed as a disease caused by “wear and tear” of our joints. On the basis of that paradigm…
April 10, 2023
Trace Minerals – The Missing Link for Joint Health
When you think about nutrients for cartilage and joint health, popular compounds like glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, collagen peptides, and MSM sulfur may come to mind. These fundamental nutrients are indeed…