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Most often when seasonal allergies strike, we reach for the Claritin or the Allegra, but you can save yourself a trip to the pharmacy with these natural allergy-busters. If possible, get a jump on allergies by starting supplementation early, before…read more
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March is National Nutrition Month. I’ll use this occasion to issue a clarion call for making nutrition a linchpin of medical therapy across ALL specialties. Here’s a rundown of how it could advance the health of diverse patients: Gastroenterology: Rates of IBS, GERD,…read more
March is National Nutrition Month and an opportunity to bring you more information on nutrition and health. It’s a good time to take stock of your eating habits and see where there’s room for improvement. Let’s start with food prep….read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Anti-aging science is coming of age. Intuitively, we’ve long surmised that a healthy diet, exercise, stress reduction techniques like meditation, avoidance of environmental toxins, and certain supplements can slow aging, and even rejuvenate us. But until recently we had to…read more
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Q:I have heard magnesium is very important and many people are deficient in it. What form would you recommend as I see there are several different formulations. A: Magnesium is an important mineral involved in many essential biochemical functions including muscle and…read more
Categories:Supplements
March 26 Leafy greens like broccoli could help slow growth of COVID-19, other cold viruses Communications Biology, 2022; 5 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s42003-022-03189-z The alcohol industry gave the government money to prove moderate drinking is safe By Julia Belluz, June 15, 2018…read more
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President Biden recently tweeted “Here’s the deal: Unvaccinated individuals are 97 times more likely to die compared to those who are boosted. Protect yourself and those around you by getting vaccinated and boosted today.” The assertion was widely parroted in the…read more
Categories:COVID-19
February 26 Probiotic bacteria may fine use in antibiotic-free acne treatment Cell Reports Medicine, VOLUME 3, ISSUE 2, 100521, FEBRUARY 15, 2022 Key to preventing Alzheimer’s may be getting a better-quality sleep PLOS Genetics, Published: February 10, 2022 Study: Green MedDiet can slow…read more
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Who knew that chocolate could be a powerful tool for restoring metabolic wellness and immunity? Cocoa is rich in antioxidant flavanols, a subcategory of polyphenols (see last week’s newsletter article). Researchers tell us that regular intake of cocoa powder and/or dark chocolate…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
It was 40 years ago that I first learned of the power of magnesium. That was during my medical training when a pulmonary specialist told us fledgling doctors that it was vital to check magnesium levels in critically ill intubated…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Heart Health Immunity Supplements
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