The aging process often brings about various health issues, including chronic low-grade inflammation, sarcopenia and functional decline. The loss of muscle mass between the ages of 40 and 80 is between 30% and 60% and is associated with disability, illness, and death. It is well known that dietary fiber intake has a positive effect on cardiovascular and metabolic disorders.
Read MoreAcute respiratory tract infections are a major cause of morbidly and mortality. Viruses cause seasonal outbreaks and, as we are seeing now, a worldwide pandemic that is impacting public health as well as the economy. Most of the attention has been focused on isolation, wearing masks, and proper hygiene which are all important; however, public health discussions have not been focused around nutritional strategies to support optimal immune function. This is essential as poorer outcomes are associated with those with co-morbidities, smoking, and the elderly population.
Read MoreRed yeast rice (RYR) is neither yeast nor rice, but rather a product of the fermentation of white rice and the yeast, monascus purpureus. It is also a nutraceutical rival to popular statin drugs. The efficacy of RYR as a cholesterol-lowering agent is a function of the constituent monacolin-K, a chemical twin to the popular lovastatin. Like statin drugs, monacolins lower cholesterol by inhibiting HMG COA reductase in the liver, thereby impacting the rate-limiting step in cholesterol synthesis.
Read MoreResults from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) that were released this week may shed light on the role vitamin D deficiency may play in acute respiratory infections. Findings from the study present "that vitamin D plays a critical role in preventing respiratory infections, reducing antibiotic use, and boosting the immune system response to infections." Because of these findings, researchers highlight the importance of increasing vitamin D intake through supplementation, sunlight exposure, and vitamin D-rich foods like eggs, fatty fish, and liver.
Read MoreHow can you improve your immune system? On the whole, your immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against disease-causing microorganisms. But sometimes it fails: A germ invades successfully and makes you sick. Is it possible to intervene in this process and boost your immune system? What if you improve your diet? Take certain vitamins or herbal preparations? Make other lifestyle changes in the hope of producing a near-perfect immune response?
Read MoreSince the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, many of us, even those who have not been infected by the virus, will choose to quarantine in our homes for the upcoming weeks. Capsized travel plans, indefinite isolation, panic over scarce resources and information overload could be a recipe for unchecked anxiety and feelings of isolation. Here are a few pointers that could help you avoid negative-spiraling thoughts during this uncertain time.
Read MoreA paleo diet typically includes lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds — foods that in the past could be obtained by hunting and gathering. A paleo diet limits intake of those foods that became common after agriculture emerged about 10,000 years ago. These foods include dairy products, legumes and grains. Other names for a paleo diet include Paleolithic diet or hunter-gatherer diet.
Read MoreThis COVID-19 virus is extremely dangerous for a small percentage of the population; the elderly or the immune compromised. The vast majority would suffer only mild symptoms
Read MoreBack pain is a common problem that can interfere with a person's work and personal life. Fortunately, many remedies exist to help relieve bothersome back pain.
Read MoreFood is the fuel that regulates your energy and mood, both of which can significantly affect your focus.
Read MoreIt’s estimated that 50%-70% of all women experience some degree of period pain and cramping. Do you dread your monthly cycle due to painful cramps?
Read MoreMany women dread the thought of menses or periods, but irregularities and unusual changes in the menstrual cycle can be a nightmare.
Read MoreHomeopathy is a complementary medicine. It’s used as an alternative and natural treatment for certain health conditions.
Read MoreThink about it. Your brain is always “on.” It takes care of your thoughts and movements, your breathing and heartbeat, your senses — it works hard 24/7, even while you’re asleep.
Read MoreWhether you want to keep away the stomach flu that’s spreading around the office or avoid catching a debilitating cold, you’re going to need a strong immune system.
Read MoreExercise can be a great way to lift your mood and improve your ability to deal with stress
Read MoreIt’s a familiar situation: you planned to order a healthy dinner, you know what the healthy choice is and why you should have it, and yet you choose the cheeseburger instead of the salad.
Read MoreThe problem of hormonal imbalance is often oversimplified in many conventional doctors' offices.
Read MoreThe American Journal of Public Health has recently published a survey article out of Harvard that shows that homeopathic medicine, while still only used by a small fraction of the U.S. population, has jumped 15% in use.
Read MoreWhen you or a loved one has the flu, the last thing you may feel like doing is eating.
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