Vitamin D is no ordinary nutrient. Unlike any other vitamin, it acts as a hormone, with unusually broad effects in the body. This explains why so many studies suggest that it’s crucial to immunity, heart health, bone health, and much more. Population studies suggest that it plays a role in diabetes prevention, and a small…
Women at Higher Risk for Iodine Deficiency A too-common lack promotes fatigue, weight gain … possibly breast and other cancers Remember when vitamin D was the overlooked nutrient? Thanks to a wide publicity for new findings, awareness has risen and the US RDA got raised in 2010. Like vitamin D, iodine exerts exceptionally broad and…
Chronic Inflammation Speeds Aging Lab study affirms prior evidence that chronic, “silent” inflammation drives aging at the DNA level Dr. Nicholas Perricone is best known as the creator of anti-aging skin creams. But he was perhaps the first bestselling author to stress the role of chronic inflammation in aging. In his books, Dr. Perricone highlights…
Roundup Weed Killer Linked to Cancer Risk Statistical study suggests Monsanto’s popular herbicide may double the risk of lymphoma Ever heard of an invasive plant called Japanese knotweed? This green pest spreads rapidly via streams and rivers, and can regrow fast from tiny root fragments. It’s so bad that in the UK, some banks refuse…
Caffeine & Marijuana effects on the Heart Caffeine is a worldwide low-grade stimulant that, when used rationally, has been shown useful in cognitive focusing, and motivation, improved mood and outlook. Many cultures have used caffeine in forms of teas and coffees for centuries to help with concentration and spirituality, and for its mind altering properties.…
Men’s Health: Supplement Guide for Men As you get older, your men’s health concerns are likely to change. Could a beer gut lead to health problems? Is male menopause a myth or a true men’s health issue? Could testosterone therapy help you feel young again? Get answers to these and other men’s health questions by…
Preventing Potentially Life Threatening Health Complications. Do You Want a Glimpse of your Genetic Makeup? Take Control of Your Health. MTHFR Genotyping Offered at Integrative Medicine of New Jersey SpectraCell Laboratories’ MTHFR Genotyping Test looks at subtle differences in the MTHFR gene called a polymorphism or SNP (Single Nucleotide Polymorphism), which is a genetic variation…
Hormones on Our Minds and on Our Nerves George Orwell’s novel 1984 predicted a society with language controls and “double speak.” It astonishes me how accurate these predictions have been in the field of medicine, as evidenced by the fact that various medical establishments meet regularly to decide how their members ought to think about…
WHAT IS IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME? Written by: Immuno Labs The causes of irritable bowel syndrome are poorly understood, but recent research suggests that there may be an important component of immune system activation. A simple blood test is available to test individuals for sensitivity to certain foods by determining if their immune system has developed…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a “common gastrointestinal functional disease, characterized by chronic abdominal pain or discomfort, along with diarrhea, constipation (or a pattern of alternation between the two), defecation urgency, tenesmus bloating, and abdominal distension.” Patients with IBS are affected by numerous comorbidities, notably fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). This condition, which is characterized by chronic…
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