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Q: I’ve heard that both borage oil and evening primrose oil have anti-inflammatory properties, but I don’t know much about them. What makes these oils beneficial? Which would you recommend for someone who is looking to reduce inflammation? A: Borage oil is…read more
Categories:Inflammation Supplements
September 24 Causal associations of alcohol consumption with cardiovascular diseases and all-cause mortality among Chinese males Am J Clin Nutr. 2022 Sep2;116(3):771-779 Pre-pregnancy fat intake to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 116, Issue 3,…read more
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In the field of sports medicine, no question has generated more controversy. While exercise is unquestionably beneficial overall, is there a point where too much becomes detrimental? The U.S. Health and Human Services guidelines for physical activity state that adults should get…read more
Categories:Exercise
Poor childhood nutrition is one of the most critical problems that threatens the health, productivity, and even national security of America. Time was, during the mobilization of young men that accompanied World Wars I and II, a high percentage of…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Pediatric Health
Q: I’ve never been a heavy drinker, but I’ve heard red wine has beneficial compounds for heart health. I’d like to start drinking it, but am unsure which wine is best. How do I know which red wine has good…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Heart Health
You’ve probably seen headlines like these: “Study Finds Another Condition That Vitamin D Pills Do Not Help”—New York Times “Study Finds Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Reduce Risk of Broken Bones” —SciTech Daily “Stop Taking Vitamin D Already!” —Forbes It’s…read more
Categories:Muscle and Bone Health Supplements
August 27 Obsessively watching the news can make you mentally and physically sick studyfinds.org August 24, 2022 Before we push the new Omicron vaccine, let’s see the data By Marty Makary, MD, sensiblemed.substack.com The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with a substantial…read more
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Narrative: “A story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious . . . a story that connects and explains a carefully selected set of supposedly true events, experiences, or the like, intended to support a particular…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s General Medicine Mental and Emotional Health
We’ve talked about nitric oxide a lot on Intelligent Medicine. Of course, it’s a circulatory enhancer. But did you know it also plays an important role in the health of the gut? The following article details how. –Dr. Ronald Hoffman…read more
Categories:Microbiome Sponsored Supplements
Here you have it—a succinct rundown of the key nutrients you need to optimize cardiovascular health in simple, understandable terms, courtesy of our friends at Protocol for Life Balance. The research speaks volumes for nutritional support of heart health. –Dr….read more
Categories:Heart Health Sponsored Supplements
Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
“Follow the science” they say. But if Covid has awakened us to anything, it’s that…
How close are you to making a change in your lifestyle, behavior, or habits? How…
The recent attempt on candidate Trump’s life merely highlights a long-standing problem: America is in…
Mastering Low Carb Nutrition with Expert Dr. Jonathan Clinthorne, Part 2
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