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Addressing Reproductive Woes
When it comes to helping patients get pregnant, practitioners need to uncover the underlying causes of infertility before taking action. In a study conducted by the Pew Research Center earlier this year, fertility rates were deemed to be at a record low, with 62 births per 1,000 women.1 However, the study concluded that the results ...
Phosphatidic Acid: Its Role in mTOR Signaling, Muscle, Strength and Aging
Muscle growth and maintenance is an issue of significant concern for young and old alike. For many, the motivation is cosmetic—essentially looking good. Other motivations include improving strength and fitness, as well as maintaining good health. When a decrease in muscle mass occurs with aging, this can certainly have an adverse effect on these goals. ...
Tongkat Ali: Herbal Medicine for Sexual Dysfunction, Increased Testosterone, & Male Fertility
Research1 from an international consultation in collaboration with the major urology and sexual medicine associations from 60 countries showed that the prevalence of sexual dysfunction increases with age. Approximately 20 to 30 percent of adult men had at least one manifest sexual dysfunction, and the study also found that the incidence rate for erectile dysfunction ...
Nutritional Approaches to PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) represents one of the most prevalent conditions (in fact it is the most common endocrine disorder) that women (and potentially in girls as young as 11) suffer from in the U.S. today. This disorder forces one in 10 women to endure its devastating symptoms and struggle to live a normal life ...
Resolving GI Woes
It seems that more Americans are complaining about gastrointestinal issues. Here’s how to help. Watching TV commercials for a period of time shows you what’s trending in consumer behavior, as well as desires and needs. During the past several years, no matter the channel or the time of day or night, there is something being ...
On the Men(d): Men’s Wellness
Natural solutions for men’s health concerns include managing lifestyle changes. Maintaining good health and wellness into old age is a primary goal for virtually all human beings. Some aspects of aging are unavoidable, and for men, some of these issues include decreased testosterone levels, which can affect mood and sex drive, as well as prostate ...
Uncovering Food Allergies and Intolerances
Patients can sometimes feel like they are exploring the unknown when learning about their food allergies or intolerances, but practitioners can help shed some light on any confusion. According to Food Allergy Research & Education, whose mission is to “improve the quality of life and the health of individuals with food allergies, and to provide ...
America’s Finest, Inc. References
References: 1 Maroon JC, Bost JW, Maroon A. Natural anti-inflammatory agents for pain relief. Surg Neurol Int. 2010; doi: 10.4103/2152-7806.73804. 2 Majeed M, Majeed A (Eds). Curry powder to clinical significance. New Jersey: NutriScience Publishers, LLC; 2015, pp. 63–175. 3 Daily JW, Yang M, Park S. Efficacy of turmeric extracts and curcumin for alleviating the ...
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 ...
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