NP 2018
Herbs That Protect During Cold and Flu Season
During this cold and flu season, many are wondering how to stay protected from the severe symptoms taking people out of work, school and daily activities. Honey is a natural and complex substance. It contains many constituents that promote immune functions. Honey has been shown in various studies to act as a cough reliever. In ...
Ouch!
Discomfort is wide-ranging for people of all ages and shapes. Here’s how to help ease the pain. A cute and still funny joke went like this: “So, I go to my doctor and tell him it hurts when I do this. The doctor said, ‘Then stop doing that.’” If only managing discomfort and lessening aches ...
In The Pink: Women’s Wellness
Navigating women’s health issues demands taking a holistic approach. Although some women’s health concerns mirror those of men, there are many issues that are unique to women, particularly as they age. Women often seek natural remedies for such matters as hormonal imbalance, menopause and stress, and natural practitioners can help by taking a comprehensive approach, ...
Enzyme-treated Asparagus Stem: Triggering Heat Shock Protein for Stress, Sleep & More
Chances are, you’ve never heard of heat shock proteins (HSPs). Nevertheless, these natural biochemicals produced by the body play a vital role in stress protection and longevity. This article will discuss heat shock proteins, and the role that ETAS (enzyme-treated asparagus stem), a special enzyme-treated asparagus stem extract, has in triggering their release of the ...
Hemp Oil/CBD: Shedding Some Light on the Confusion
There are few nutraceuticals that have generated such confusion as hemp oil/CBD (cannabidiol). There are two major sources for that confusion. The first is the plethora of claims being made about the health benefits of hemp oil/CBD. Which of the claims actually have any supportive research substantiation them? The second, and even murkier, source of ...
Aging Without Disengaging—Brain Health for Life
Every one of us knows someone, or has at the very least heard of someone, who is well into their 80s, 90s or even 100s who is as sharp as a tack. Their cognitive functioning has not significantly declined with age, while the majority of others has lost long- and short-term memory, processing, and certainly ...
Keeping the Thyroid & Adrenals Under Control
Thyroid and adrenal conditions can present dire complications if not addressed. However, practitioners can provide their patients with ways to fight back. The thyroid and adrenals, part of the endocrine system, are only a few of the body’s vital components. EndocrineWeb provides detailed descriptions of their functions, but in short, patients ought to know that ...
Out of Joint
How practitioners can help their patients manage bone, joint and muscle issues using natural solutions. Bone, muscle and joint pains are a fact of life for many people, regardless of age or activity level. The etiology of this type of pain can stem from systemic problems, overuse or injuries. Arthritis, for example, affects more than ...
Long Live the Population!
Healthy longevity is no longer a science fiction idea; it’s already happening. Key areas that are hot right now are cellular senescence, telomere shortening and microbiome depletion. Here’s why. There’s a conundrum we all face – nobody wants to grow “old, wrinkled and infirm,” but nobody wants the alternative to aging. If there is one ...
Probiotically Speaking
Many Americans understand that probiotics are good for their digestive and overall health—and that’s it. Practitioners can help provide more precise therapy. The field of probiotic research and development has grown so rapidly and expansively in the past decade alone, perhaps more than any other classification of dietary supplements or natural health remedies. Such growth ...
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