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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
by Amy Cherry, University of Delaware If you work indoors, live in the north, avoid the sun, are lactose intolerant, vegan, elderly or darker skinned, chances are you may be deficient in vitamin D. It's a common problem affecting as ma…
The Wellness Company Did you know that on average, water accounts for 60% of our bodyweight? We are quite literally made of the stuff. Why? It turns out that all the chemical reactions humming along inside of us – from those require…
Dry, wrinkled skin, stiff joints, weaker bones, and a bloated tummy – do these describe you? As you age, collagen production declines, which leads to these and other changes in your body. Ongoing research validates just how valuable collagen p…
As you walk through the aisles of your local grocery store, you might notice a soaring number of "plant-based" alternatives to traditional meat and dairy products. Plant-based diets are increasingly popular among health-conscious individuals and hea…
By Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN March 24, 2023 Life can get pretty busy and stressful, and the “common” headache is sometimes overlooked or masked with a painkiller like aspirin (which, especially when overused, c…
Jon Matthew Farber, MDMarian Freedman Contemporary PEDS Journal In children who are subject to migraine attacks, vitamin D supplementation may be an effective and safe adjunctive prophylactic therapy to topiramate, results of a study in Saudi Arab…
When you think of histamine, thoughts often turn to sneezing, itchy skin, and a myriad of other symptoms that make you feel miserable. While excess histamine release is troublesome, it does play several important roles in your body. Your diet, envir…
Hair and skin reflect many things to the eye of the beholder. From a health perspective, hair, skin and other tissues reflect many nutritional clues and internal wellbeing or loss of it. The brain and vital organs take top priority in nutrition, whi…
If you think about what vitamin A is needed for in the body, eye health typically comes to mind. Or maybe it provokes the thought of cod liver oil you were given as a kid during the winter months. Vitamin A provides many different actions of support…
Thiamin, vitamin B1, is important for healthy body function. It is now understood that magnesium is needed for thiamin to work in the nervous system and make ATP/energy from carbohydrates. Magnesium and vitamin B1 are team players and both must…
In the late 1800’s, it was found that individuals who consumed a diet containing significant amounts of refined or polished white rice experienced muscle weakness, confusion, weight loss, and other symptoms. These symptoms did not occur when b…
Over the years in my health journey I have often asked myself what were the most basic principles I have used to get my health back on track. I realized that it boils down to 5 simple components which I call “The five keys to ultimate health a…
The Guardian The world is currently grappling with a mental health crisis, with millions of people reporting depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions. According to recent estimates, nearly half of all Australians will experien…
Wellness Resources Family planning and reproductive health are intimately related with nutritional status in men and women. Procreation and human reproduction require whole foods and optimal nutrient status for this energy intensive process…
West Virginia University, February 27, 2023 One thing that everyone is concerned about as they get older is their cognitive function. Some degree of memory loss is common as we age, but new research shows that there are some great activitie…
Wellness Resources Do you know your kids’ favorite food? Is it chicken nuggets, mac ‘n’ cheese, pizza, tacos, cheese quesadilla, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, crackers or cheese sticks? These are common mainstays in …
Fluoride Action Network NORTH SUTTON, N.H., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The final report of a 6-year National Toxicology Program (NTP) review of fluoride neurotoxicity was blocked from public release by the Health and Human Services (…
There are only two countries in the world that allow TV commercials of pharmaceutical drugs with product claims. The U.S. is one of them. So, it’s no surprise that for many Americans, prescription pills are a part of their daily routine. Altho…