59Study Identifies Potential Link Between Oral Bacteria and Brain Abscesses
Study Identifies Potential Link Between Oral Bacteria and Brain Abscesses
Bacteria known to cause oral infections may also be a contributory factor in patients developing potentially life-threatening abscesses on the brain, new research has shown. The study, published in the Journal of Dentistry, investigated brain abscesses and their association with bacteria that occur in the oral cavity. While this type of abscess is relatively uncommon, it ...
Adding Yoga to Regular Exercise Improves Cardiovascular Health and Wellbeing
A three-month pilot study of patients with hypertension appearing in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, demonstrates that adding yoga to a regular exercise training regimen supports cardiovascular health and wellbeing and is more effective than stretching exercises. Incorporation of yoga reduced systolic blood pressure and resting heart rate and improved 10-year cardiovascular risk. “The aim of ...
Standard Process Introduces Clean-label POSSIBLE Brand to Fuel Everyday Athletes and Adventurers
Standard Process (Wisconsin), has announced the launch of The POSSIBLE Brand: a line of clean-label, whole food products that will include a range of nutrition bars, SuperGreens and protein powders. The line is intended to give everyday athletes and adventurers the energy they need to test their limits and perform at their potential. All POSSIBLE products ...
Study Finds That Increased Use of Government-implemented Warning Labels Can Help Reducing Poor-nutrition Related Diseases
The adoption of best practice front-of-pack nutrition labeling in more countries of Americas can help reduce poor-nutrition related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure and some cancers in the region, a recent study led by researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) suggests. The study, published in the Lancet ...
White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health Calls for More Medical School Education
In late September, the White House released a national strategy to transform the way this country addresses hunger, food security, exercise and nutrition, as well as closing many of the disparities that create barriers to success. It’s been 50 years since a similar event convened in 1969. At that time, the conference led to school ...
Persistent Symptoms Post-COVID (Long Hauler’s) Is Optional!
Now, with the first waves of the COVID-19 battle done and the casualties counted, we are realizing that it is time to focus on the people who didn’t die—but who also don’t completely recover. Many infections trigger chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia (CFS/FMS). COVID is simply one of dozens, even after mild infections. Although estimates ...
Can a Simple Mineral Deficiency Really Promote Anxiety?
A look at the role of magnesium and mood. Many people struggle with varying degrees on 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, without outside intervention. Other forms of anxiety can be ...
Steven Washington, Recovering You: Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction
Steven Washington is the author of Recovering You: Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction. As a former professional dancer who performed on Broadway in Disney’s The Lion King, his love of movement inspired him to become the highly acclaimed Qigong and Pilates teacher that he is today. Washington said he lives a joyful ...
Research Update: Tongkat Ali for Aging Males, Aging Females & Young Athletes
In June of 2018 Vitamin Retailer (Natural Practitioner’s sister publication) published my article, “Tongkat Ali: Herbal Medicine for Sexual Dysfunction, Increased Testosterone and Male Fertility.” This particular article focused the effects of the herbal medicine tongkat ali on sexual health related issues in men—especially aging men. In this article, I’ll present new research on tongkat ...
How Sweet It Is: Helping Patients Manage Blood Sugar
High blood sugar is years in the making, but you can help your patients take control with dietary supplements and lifestyle changes. Before type 2 diabetes sets in, you can help your patients potentially stave it off. But it appears that there may be several baked-in misunderstandings about the cause of erratic blood sugar and ...
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