NP 2015
Gracefully Aging
Growing old is inevitable, yet there are methods in assuaging the aging process through proper diet and health support. It’s projected by 2050 that Americans aged 65 and older will amount close to 89 million people, which is double the number of elderly adults in 2010. The reason: individuals are living longer into their 70s ...
Athletic Endurance
Whether running toward the end zone or hitting the gym, good nutrition and dietary supplements give athletes the fuel they need. Today’s athletes are well aware of the nutrients lost during physical activities, and therefore, are looking toward various outlets that provide the body with the right nutrition, vitamins and minerals for optimum performance and ...
Addressing Stress and Depression
Natural practitioners are taking a personalized approach when it comes to dealing with their patients’ stress and depression. Everyone has dealt with stress at some point. But according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), seven out of 10 adults in the U.S. say they experience stress or anxiety daily, while one-third have ...
Focusing on Fibromyalgia
Natural practitioners can help their patients with fibromyalgia address the symptoms head on. Fibromyalgia has been recognized by physicians since the early 1800s, but it wasn’t until 1981 when the first scientific study confirmed that its symptoms were found in the body, according to Fibrocenter.com. Soon after, in 1990, the American College of Rheumatology composed ...
Monograph: Vitamin D
Based on a systemic review of scientific literature edited and peer-reviewed by contributors to the Natural Medicines Research Collaboration. Vitamin D is found in many dietary sources, such as fish, eggs, fortified milk and cod liver oil. The sun also contributes significantly to the daily production of vitamin D, and as little as 10 minutes ...
Better Weight Management
Multi-pronged and holistic approaches help tackle the complexities of weight loss. The percentage of U.S. adults who are obese continued to trend upward in 2014, reaching 27.7 percent. This is up more than two percentage points since 2008 and is the highest obesity rate Gallup and Healthways have measured in seven years of tracking it. ...
The Dangers of Lingering Lyme
Lyme disease can be a challenging adversary for physician and patients alike. Often misdiagnosed and with no definite guidelines or vaccine for treatment, Lyme disease can be a dangerous and lingering infection. And while a vaccine is currently under development, if left untreated, Lyme disease can allow the bacteria to travel through the bloodstream and ...
What Women Want
Supplement manufacturers toss the one-size-fits-all and opt for condition-specific products for women. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, as of 2011, there are more than 150 million females in the U.S., representing more than half of the population. And in terms of supplementation in relation to women’s health, a national 2007 survey from ...
Monograph: Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, synonym Physalis somnifera) is a small evergreen shrub that grows to about four to five feet tall. It is found in dry areas of India and the Middle East, as well as parts of Africa. The word ashwagandha means “odor of the horse” due to its distinctive smell. Ashwagandha has been used ...
A Beautiful Mind
Proper nutrition, lifestyle choices fuel cognitive health. With aging, comes normal changes in cognition…and the desire to slow the process for those most affected. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, three specific changes in cognitive health as we age include, reduced processing speed, greater tendency to be distracted and reduced capacity ...
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