(Article provided by a blog post at Twist25.com) Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone naturally produced and metabolized in the body by the adrenal glands, ovaries or testes and skin. DHEA plays an important role in maintaining normal bodily functions, such […]
We are now in the Spring season and my patients are starting to report seasonal allergy symptoms. Tree pollen reactions are common in the spring and then late spring/summer people start reacting to grass pollen, flower pollen, and mold. Some […]
Most people think of supporting bone density with nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, K2, and others. However, there is exciting new research on the phytonutrient known as resveratrol and its’ benefit for bone density for postmenopausal women. What […]
My friend William Sears, MD, and his wife Martha Sears, RN, both cancer survivors, have recently released an excellent book on the best nutritional approaches for preventing and treating cancer. The book is titled: Help Heal Yourself from Cancer: Partner Smarter […]
The consumption of fermented foods has gained much popularity in recent years. However, the use of fermented of foods is nothing new. There is a long history of human production of fermented foods. The original use of fermented foods was […]
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is characterized by dry and itchy skin. There are different types of eczema, and it can affect people of all ages. Up to 25% of children and 10% of adults in the United States […]
The controversy about eggs and their relationship to heart disease has been ongoing for decades due to conflicting studies. Are eggs problematic in terms of heart disease risk? A new study has shed light on this subject. Published in the […]
Many of us know it’s heart health month, and that we should be doing a few simple things – like exercising regularly, and eating whole nutrient-dense foods to safeguard our cardiovascular system. But how often do we forget that a […]
Here is the all-too-common scenario. A patient is feeling tired, putting on weight easily, and may feel down mentally and emotionally. The patient goes to their doctor and has a general blood test done. The results show hypothyroidism, which is […]
There has been an alarming uptick in the frequency of autoimmune diseases in the American population. Approximately 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease, and it is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in female children and […]
