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Bone Deep
Bone, joint and musculoskeletal wellness can be aided by a healthy lifestyle. Oh those aching bones. Oh those tired muscles. Oh those swollen joints. Chances are that virtually everyone, of any age, has experienced aches and pains. These issues can be acute or, if they are not treated or do not respond to treatment, they ...
Can a Simple Mineral Deficiency Really Promote Anxiety?: A Look at the Role of Magnesium and Mood
Many people struggle with varying degrees of anxiety throughout their lives. Sometimes anxiety is acute, like the feeling you might get if you are running late for an important meeting. This type of anxiety typically resolves itself shortly. Other forms of anxiety can be longer-lasting and chronic, such as when coping with multiple stressors like ...
Naturopathic Doctors Combat Cognitive Decline at Every Stage
There is no absolute cure for Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline. Both naturopathic and conventional medical doctors are constantly trying to find effective treatments to prevent and cure these devastating diseases. Currently, more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s alone, and by 2050, that figure is expected to rise to 14 million.1 Much as ...
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 ...
Cardiovascular Health Benefits of Pomegranate Whole Fruit Extracts
A few years ago, I was asked to write the chapter, “Pomegranate Juice and Extract,” for the new textbook Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs (2016, Academic Press, Oxford)—which I did. Since that time, additional, significant research on pomegranate extract has come to my attention, leading me to write this article to serve as an update on ...
The Various Benefits of Pre- and Probiotic Supplements
Probiotics have been in the spotlight in recent years, with specialists touting the benefits of probiotics on gut health and much more. Prebiotics aren’t talked about quite as much, but definitely deserve recognition all the same, and we are starting to see more and more products on the market that include prebiotics. Both pre- and ...
Walking the Digestion Trail
Practitioners can share the word about the up-to-date ways their patients can keep their digestive tracts healthy. The importance of one’s digestive system is unquestionable—the number of gut issues that can occur—ranging from constipation to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)—seem immeasurable. In a study published in February 2019 in Nature Microbiology, the manuscript titled “The Neuroactive ...
Of Sound Mind
Brainstorming ways to boost memory and concentration. Where did I leave my car keys? Why did I walk in the room? What is the name of that actor who was in that movie about that thing? It’s not uncommon to have the occasional memory lapse or “senior moment,” no matter your age. However, as people ...
Enter Sandman
Americans are more stressed than ever for a multitude of reasons, and stress disrupts the ability to relax, unwind, rest and sleep. Here’s how to help your patients chill and welcome a hesitant sandman. “You’re getting sleepy.” Unfortunately, for an increasing number of people, that line uttered by every B-movie hypnotist is a seriously fervent ...
A Wake-up Call for American Lifestyles
Data from statistics show us trends that can yield helpful insight into our daily lives and health practices. This data can illuminate practices that work and highlight behaviors that are harmful. As demonstrated by the National Vital Statistics System from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), data can also provide a clear wake-up ...
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