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Oct. 25, 2024
Vitamin D: A key player in COVID‐19 immunity
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10787-024-01578-w
As of July 2024
775,754,322 confirmed cases of COVID-19
13,578,710,228 vaccine doses had been administered
It is unclear why some patients develop severe symptoms while others do not,
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Oct. 24, 2024
How vitamin D deficiency can lead to autoimmune diseases
by Keila DePape, McGill University
Reduced thymic cellularity and altered T cell development in CypKO mice. Credit: Science Advances (2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adm9582
As Canadians brace for "vitamin D winter"—months when the su…
Oct. 24, 2024
Experts Say Nutrition Education Is ‘Limited or Completely Absent’ in Medical Schools
By Steven Middendorp
A panel of medical experts has stated that nutrition education is largely “limited or completely absent from the requirements for most medical specialties in graduate medical education.” The authors make a c…
Oct. 21, 2024
Vitamin B12 identified as a potential therapeutic agent in the prevention and treatment of acute pancreatitis
Provided by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion Association
Acute pancreatitis (AP), which affects people of all ages, is one of the leading causes of hospital admission due to gastrointestinal diseases. Approximately 20% of …
Oct. 21, 2024
MTHFR Gene and The Importance of Methyl B12 and Methyl Folate
By Wellness Resources
Did you know that nearly 60% of Americans have a variation in the MTHFR gene? This small genetic difference can significantly affect how your body processes key nutrients like folate and vitamin B12. The MTHFR gene is importan…
Oct. 15, 2024
Watchdog: how to spot fake labels and buy ‘real’ organic
By Sharyl Attkisson | October 13, 2024
The following is from Children’s Health Defense.
As the organic food industry grows, concerns about fraudulent labeling have also increased. Mark Kastel, an organic industry watchdog, explains…
Oct. 15, 2024
Do You Need a Multivitamin? What Science Says About Brain Health and Memory
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Have you ever wondered if you need a multiple vitamin? I often hear people say, “I eat well and feel fine. Do I really need to take vitamins?” As the conversation co…
Oct. 7, 2024
Lower Back Pain Relief: 6+ Recommended Remedies
By Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN
It’s estimated that up to 80 percent of adults experience persistent symptoms of lower back pain at some point in their lives, and about 31 million Americans struggle with the condition at any given time. That lea…
Oct. 3, 2024
Decongestants
by Full Measure staff
Sun, September 29th 2024
Tens of millions of Americans suffer from nasal and sinus congestion and turn to medicine you can buy on store shelves without a prescription. But it turns out they may be a big wast…
Sept. 30, 2024
Turmeric is a Goldmine for Women’s, Men’s, and Colon Health
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Turmeric is a golden-colored spice with a goldmine of health benefits. We know that it is great for joints, gut, brain, heart health, fat burning, and much more. New research de…
Sept. 30, 2024
Body Trivia: Discover the Amazing Facts About Your Body
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
The human body is an orchestration like none other! From a cellular perspective, the individual organs and tissues, and how it all comes together to make you is an extraordinary…
Sept. 26, 2024
Water Fluoridation Deemed An Unreasonable Risk; EPA Required to Address
By Steven Middendorp
The Fluoride Action Network and Attorney Michael Connett have successfully defeated the EPA in court after the judge concluded that water fluoridation presents an unreasonable risk of reducing IQ in children. The d…
Sept. 23, 2024
Sen. Johnson Roundtable: “American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion”
Senator Ron Johnson and a panel of experts provide a foundational and historical understanding of the changes that have occurred over the last century within public sanitation, agriculture, food processing, and healthcare industries which impact t…
Sept. 23, 2024
Understanding and Addressing Vitamin D Resistance:
Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D.
Abstract
Vitamin D resistance, a condition where the body inadequately responds to vitamin D, can manifest in both hereditary and acquired forms. This paper examines the complexities of vitamin D resistance, highlight…
Sept. 18, 2024
Ozempic Overdoses Surge as Model Lottie Moss Warns: “It’s Not Worth It”
By Steven Middendorp
The Utah Poison Control Center has seen a 640% increase in calls related to Ozempic and similar drugs since 2020. This report comes at the same time as model Lottie Moss talked about her Ozempic overdose experience and called i…
Sept. 17, 2024
Keratin: The Key to Stronger, Healthier Hair
Keratin is a naturally occurring protein that plays a key role in the structure, strength, and overall health of hair. It forms the building blocks of your hair, providing the resilience and durability needed to withstand environmental stressors, he…
Sept. 16, 2024
B Vitamins May Help Those with Artery Disease Walk Farther
By Olivia DimmerJul 3, 2024
Vitamin B3 supplements may help people with peripheral artery disease walk farther, according to a Northwestern Medicine-led clinical trial published in Nature Communications.
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD…
Sept. 16, 2024
The Essential Role of B Vitamins in Blood Sugar and Kidney Health
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
B vitamins are essential for stress, energy, and adrenal health, however did you know they are also required for blood sugar regulation, kidney protection, and much more? A chro…
Sept. 12, 2024
70% of U.S. Troops Suffer from Obesity
By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards
Obesity in the United States Armed Forces costs the Pentagon more than $1 billion per year, with nearly 70 percent of U.S. troops being overweight or obese. And, across all armed services, that number is risi…
Sept. 10, 2024
Beauty from the Inside Out: Discover Our New Hair, Skin & Nails Supplement
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Your hair, skin, and nail health reveals as much about your overall well-being as your beauty or attractiveness. Maintaining a healthy, glowing appearance reflects your inner vi…
Sept. 10, 2024
Rosacea – Linked with Gut, Nerve and Immune System Dysfunction
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Rosacea, a common, chronic inflammatory skin disorder, affects over 16 million Americans and 415 million individuals worldwide. It has been a poorly understood disorder until re…
Sept. 10, 2024
Rosacea Treatment: 6 Natural Ways to Treat Your Skin
By Jillian Levy, CHHC
Rosacea is a common skin condition that affects between 0.5 percent to 10 percent of the population, leaving people searching for rosacea treatment options. It commonly develops during teenage years or someone’s 20s and …
Sept. 3, 2024
Bromelain for Body Repair, Gluten and Biofilm Breakdown
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Since 1964, bromelain has been studied for its great effects on natural recovery. Bromelain, which is a type of enzyme, has a long-standing track record for trash remo…
Sept. 3, 2024
Billions worldwide consume inadequate levels of micronutrients critical to human health
Source:Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthSummary:More than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of several micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron, and vitamins C and E, according to a new study. It is …