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Aged to Perfection
Management of women’s hormonal health issues should involve a holistic, layered approach. As perimenopause and menopause approach, many women experience hormonal-related changes to their bodies. Traditionally, this has been a time that women dread but there are many hopeful reasons to be positive about this time of life, from natural treatments and supplements to continued ...
Libby Ellis, PhD, Nutritional biochemist, Author, Speaker, Founder of Bio Blends
Libby Ellis, PhD (previously Weaver) is a leading nutritional biochemist in Australasia, a 14-time bestselling author, respected international speaker and the founder and formulator of Bio Blends, a range of food-based supplements. With more than 25 years of clinical experience and a PhD in biochemistry, Dr. Ellis’ three-pillared approach explores the powerful interplay between nutrition, ...
An Urgent Threat to Health Professions
Why a proposed federal rule change endangers the future of natural and integrative medicine. A seemingly bureaucratic rule change proposed by the U.S. Department of Education poses a significant threat to the educational pipeline for naturopathic doctors and a wide array of other conventional and integrative health care professionals, including nurses, physical therapists, acupuncturists, physician ...
Autophagy & Senescence for Healthy Aging: The Role of Spermidine & Fisetin
This article is about autophagy and senescence, critical biological processes, and their roles in aging, health and wellness. It’s also about spermidine and fisetin, two naturally occurring compounds, and their role in promoting autophagy and reducing senescence. Let’s start with autophagy. Autophagy Autophagy (pronounced “ah-TAH-fah-gee”) is the body’s process of breaking down old and damaged ...
Light and Our Eyes
How UV, the visible spectrum and infrared wavelengths may help or harm vision. Light is fundamental not only to vision but also to human physiology. Yet different wavelengths of light can have profoundly different effects on the eyes—some healing, some harmful and some simply misunderstood. As an integrative neuro-ophthalmologist, I frequently encounter patients and also ...
Getting to the Heart of the Matter
Trends, ingredients and research to support better cardiovascular health. “She has a heart of gold,” “His heart is set on it,” and “She knew it by heart” are just a few of the common “heart” phrases used to describe one’s state of mind, feelings or abilities. Most people consider the metaphorical when hearing the word ...
Taking the Weight Off
Natural practitioners have a new arsenal of products to help patients regain a healthy weight and body composition. With the obesity rate climbing to record levels in both children and adults, weight management and body composition are taking center stage for natural health practitioners and their patients. The rise of GLP-1 drugs has sparked a ...
Sleepless and Restless Nights
Natural and integrative approaches for relaxation and sleep. In today’s fast-paced modern world, stress and anxiety have become a regular part of daily life for many Americans. The constant barrage of stressors—whether related to work, family or personal challenges—it can be difficult to wind down after a long day and get a healthy night’s sleep. ...
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