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The latest evidence-based reporting in Research & Education (12).
Fully-referenced deep dives, written for practitioners and the science-curious.
Cardiovascular Health
Undiagnosed food sensitivities can affect every part of the body. Symptoms may manifest in the cardiovascular digestive respiratory reproductive and nervous systems as well as influence mood and behavior. In part 1 of this series we explored histamine intolerance and the seemingly unconnected and di
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Warmer weather is finally here and stores have been stocking their floors with every model color and type of grill on the market each boasting to produce the best meal. Of course no model can boast of preventing the unhealthy advanced glycation end products (AGEs) produced as Americans charbroil the
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By now the health benefits of consuming seafood and other animal foods high in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids have become firmly ensconced in the medical literature. From ameliorating inflammation to supporting cognitive function eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) support hea
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Through menarche pregnancy the post-partum period and menopause women’s bodies undergo several hormonal transitions which as many of your female patients can likely attest wreak havoc with maintaining a healthy weight. Weight gain during pregnancy can be especially difficult to navigate. Obviously w
Selenium
When it comes to grain-free and low-carbohydrate diets almonds get all the love. There’s almond milk for those who are sensitive to dairy almond flour cookies and muffins for the gluten-intolerant and of course almonds eaten as a snack. People who follow strict Paleo diets may avoid peanuts and cash
Turmeric
The kitchen spice rack sometimes proves as powerful as the bathroom medicine chest. From the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric and ginger to the antioxidant effects of rosemary and oregano it’s a win-win when herbs and spices that enhance a meal’s flavor also bring with them beneficial ef
Metabolic Health
It is no secret that obesity is prevalent in America today. The struggles facing the morbidly obese include the health-jeopardizing symptoms such as excessive adiposity around the waistline hypertension and dyslipidemia. Also noteworthy is that signature rise in insulin resistance that occurs in obe
Whole Grains
Low carb? Low fat? Whole grains? Paleo? With so much conflicting dietary guidance coming from news outlets and medical professionals alike it’s no wonder patients are confused. From one day to the next different foods and nutrients are being alternately celebrated and demonized. A case in point is s
World Plant
In the world of plant-based antimicrobials oil of oregano shines as one of the most effective agents against a broad range of unsuspecting organisms. Originating from the Mediterranean region its keen ability to inhibit and destroy a wide variety of organisms is attributed to its high concentration
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Olive oil has a bit of a unique place in nutrition science. It’s one of the few foods the disparate camps agree on: Paleos vegans vegetarians low-carbers plus most doctors dietitians and nutritionists. We’ve all got a bottle of it in the kitchen. This “green gold” has been anointed (pun intended) wi
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They say “the eyes are windows to the soul.” And while that may be true way down at the opposite end of the body our feet our offer a surprising number of clues about what’s going on inside us. And now that summer is upon us and insulated winter boots have made way for sandals as a general rule feet