Articles by Shari Barbanel
Compound Derived From Hops Reduces Abundance of Gut Microbe Associated With Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers have shown in a mouse model and lab cultures that a compound derived from hops reduces the abundance of a gut bacterium associated with metabolic syndrome. The findings, published in the journal Microbiome, are important because an estimated 35 percent of the U.S. adult population suffers from metabolic syndrome. Patients are considered to have metabolic ...
Comprehensive Insulin Signaling Map Shows Interplay Between Genes and Diet
Researchers have produced a comprehensive picture of insulin signaling in mice and suggest that it is shaped by entangled effects of genetics and diet. The research, published as a reviewed preprint in eLife, is described by the editors as a fundamental study of substantial importance. They say the authors share compelling evidence that sheds light on ...
IFM and WMed Announce Collaboration
The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) have announce their collaboration on a broad range of educational and training activities for residents in the WMed Family Medicine – Battle Creek residency program. “From 2017-2020, interest amongst medical students and residents to learn about functional medicine ...
Amardeep Kahlon Named Designs for Health CEO
Designs for Health, Inc. (DFH, Palm Coat, FL) has announced the appointment of former Chief Commercial Officer, Amardeep Kahlon, as its new chief executive officer. The position was formerly held by the company’s founder, Jonathan Lizotte, who continues to serve as chairman of the board and will maintain his connections with stakeholders and practitioners. According ...
Study Reveals Important Associations Between Gut Microbiome and Eczema in Infancy
A new study has revealed important associations between the gut microbiome and eczema in infancy and has established the basis for the potential prevention and treatment of eczema via modulation of the gut microbiota. The study was published in mSystems, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology. “The problem of eczema is increasing, and our ...
Preterm Babies Given Certain Fatty Acids Have Better Vision
Preterm babies given a supplement with a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have better visual function by the age of two and a half. This has been shown by a study at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The study, published in The Lancet Regional Health Europe, covers 178 extremely preterm babies at the neonatal ...
Mindy Pelz, DC
Mindy Pelz, DC is a leading functional health authority educating women on hormonal health for more than two decades. She is a pioneer in the fasting movement, teaching the principles of healthy and safe fasting, diet variation, and detoxing to help the body heal itself. Her YouTube channel (which just celebrated 24 million lifetime views) ...
Study Shows Promise of Individualized Treatment For Cognitive Decline
A proof-of-concept study led by Heather Sandison, ND, and implemented by researchers at National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) Helfgott Research Institute could have far-reaching, positive impacts on the future of cognitive decline research. While Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects approximately 6 million people in the U.S. and 50 million people worldwide, clinical trials have been disproportionately focused on ...
Cluster of Slightly Unhealthy Traits Linked With Earlier Heart Attack and Stroke
Middle-aged adults with three or more unhealthy traits including slightly high waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose have heart attacks and strokes two years earlier than their peers, according to research presented at European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2023. “Many people in their 40s and 50s have a bit of fat around the ...
Keep Fit to Avoid Heart Rhythm Disorder and Stroke
A study in more than 15,000 people has found that physical fitness is linked with a lower likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation and stroke. The research was presented at ESC Congress 2023. Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 40 million people worldwide. It is estimated that one in three ...
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