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The Evolution of Anti-Aging Medicine
Telomeres, mitochondria, and the new aging biomarker. Powered by advances in genomic science and backed by extensive funding, researchers say they’ll soon be able to extend life well beyond 120 years. While exciting, these technologies—mainly pharmaceutical drugs—are still a long way from serving as accessible solutions to add years to our lives, and life to ...
Curcumin: An Update of 2015 Clinical Research
Curcumin, the primary active constituent found in turmeric, is responsible for the plant’s yellow color and for providing most of its medicinal qualities1,2—and like vitamin D, curcumin is one of those nutraceuticals for which research suggests a broad range of potential benefits. Likewise, turmeric has been used as a traditional remedy in Chinese and Indian ...
Green Super Foods
Green super foods are a dietary supplement category that sells fairly well in the marketplace. But what exactly are green super foods, what contribution are they supposed to make to human health, and do they have any real science to back them up? These are the questions I will attempt to answer in this article. ...
Heat Up Your Practice: The Benefits of Infrared Saunas
We are directly and passively exposed to thousands of toxins every day. Scientific organizations, such as the Environmental Working Group (EWG), estimate that babies born today already carry as many as 200 different chemicals! I live in Los Angeles, CA, a noticeably polluted and smoggy city, but toxins are everywhere. They are in the air ...
Triphala and Cardiovascular Health
Triphala is an ancient and revered ayurvedic formula consisting of three fruits (amla, haritaki and bahera). It is considered a rasayana or adaptogen, and is a balanced tonic appropriate for all constitutions. In North America triphala is known primarily for its beneficial effects on the digestive tract. However, a growing body of research supports the ...
New Research on Vitamin K2
Each year, more research is being conducted on vitamin K2. In fact, in just the past year I’ve personally had two scientific reviews on vitamin K2 published in peer-reviewed journals. The first one examined vitamin K2’s cardiovascular roles, and the second reveals the prevalence of vitamin K2 deficiency/insufficiency. Here, I’ll provide an overview of the ...
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 ...
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 ...
Monograph: Garlic
Based on a systemic review of scientific literature edited and peer-reviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration. Scientific Evidence Uses Grade High blood pressure A High cholesterol A Heart disease (risk) B Antibacterial C Anti-fungal C Atherosclerosis (“hardening” of the arteries) C Athletic injuries C Athletic performance C Benign breast diseases C Cancer ...
Monograph: St. John’s Wort
Based on a systemic review of scientific literature edited and peerreviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration. Extracts of Hypericum perforatum L. (St. John’s wort) have been recommended traditionally for a wide range of medical conditions. The most common modern-day use of St. John’s wort is for depression. Studies have shown St. John’s ...
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