Research & Education (13)

The Powerful Punch of Pumpkin Seeds

  Pumpkin seeds also known as pepitas have gained quite a bit of popularity. Roasting pumpkin seeds has become a notable tradition especially throughout th

Ceramides and Diabetes

  Are we teetering on the edge of a diabetes pandemic? Where diabetes was once a solo condition occupying a quiet role in healthcare it is now a loud and v

The Oral Microbiome

  Functional and integrative medicine focuses much attention on the gut microbiome as the root of many chronic health conditions. This exciting new field o

Bilberry – Better to See You With My Dear

  Bilberry: cousin of the blueberry cranberry and huckleberry just not as well known. And like its berry relatives bilberry contains phytochemical compound

Pecans: Autumn’s Favorite Nut

When someone describes something as having a “nutty” flavor they’re not usually referring to pistachios macadamias or peanuts. More likely they’re talking about the unique flavor imparted by roasted almonds and pecans. It’s a warm toasty and “golden brown” flavor if a taste sensation can be said to

Does Antacid Use Increase Risk for Dementia?

  Drugs that are frequently prescribed for older individuals (and not-so-old individuals) often come with unintended and undesirable side-effects. Choleste

Talkin’ Turkey

  With Thanksgiving looming close it's only natural that we shine a spotlight on turkey. Millions of American families will be roasting deep-frying or prep

Lycopene – Beyond Men’s Health

It isn’t every day that you find out a processed food product might offer more nutrients than its unprocessed counterpart. But that is exactly the case when it comes to the lycopene content of tomato paste and ketchup versus that of fresh tomatoes. Lycopene is a reddish carotenoid found in fruits an

Paternal Health – Don’t Forget the Men!

  We know for sure that a woman’s health before and during pregnancy has a powerful influence on the health of her children not only in their earliest days

Is There a Male Equivalent to PCOS?

Gout: Meat or Metabolic Syndrome?