Antioxidants and Arthritis

I discovered the connection between antioxidants and improvements in arthritis quite by accident several years ago. At the time, I had a lot of inexplicable pain in my muscle tissue, on top of some nagging arthritis that I had come to accept as part of the deal of growing older. A friend of mine recommended [...]

Are you Calcium Deficient?

Many people don’t concern themselves with calcium requirements or calcium supplements. Why? Because they believe they are getting the calcium they need from milk. But… did you know that here in the U.S. we consume more milk than any other nation, and an estimated 70% of our population is deficient in calcium? Here are some [...]

Nutrition in Clinical Practice

An upcoming CME course in September 2009 offers education to health practitioners in the science and research supporting nutritional interventions in clinical practice. What are “nutritional interventions”? These are lifestyle changes such adopting a low-glycemic index diet to manage weight and blood sugar, and choosing appropriate supplementation. For example, we all know that Omega-3 fish oils can [...]

Letter to a Doctor – The “Why’s” of Nutraceuticals

I wrote this letter today to a physician who requested information on nutraceuticals. As I clicked Send, it occurred to me that it would make a nice blog entry. So here it is, my Letter to a Doctor:
I’m happy to share some information with you about nutraceuticals. I’m sure you know some of the why’s [...]

Stop the Varicose Vein Creep

This just in. Dr. Andrew Weil, one of my favorite sources for all things healthy, has some great suggestions for halting the development of varicose veins. Poor circulation and venous insufficiency contribute to the problem. But how do you improve circulation and the health of your veins? Some of Dr. Weil’s suggestions include regular exercise [...]

Green Spring Cleaning

This is a great time to open the house to the fresh spring air. Did you know that our homes trap toxins? Just running your dishwasher with standard dishwasher detergent creates airborne toxins. Detergents typically contain phosphates and chemicals that can harm our waterways and pollute our home environment. And walking across a chemically-treated lawn [...]

Natural Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease – Exciting News

I just read a fascinating natural Alzheimer’s treatment article written by Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., and submitted to the Linking Alternative Medicine Group on LinkedIn by Dianne Maroney.
Niacinamide, which sounds creepy but is just vitamin B3, has been shown to have huge benefits in the treatment of Alzheimers. The study that was done on mice [...]

The Buzz About Resveratrol

The first time I heard the word “Resveratrol” was a few years ago when my company, Market America, came out with a drinkable version of this compound in the Isotonix product line. I couldn’t pronounce it, but I was excited. Researchers had at last identified a key factor in the French Paradox, the interesting phenomenon whereby some populations [...]

It’s a great day to lose weight

It’s winter. You’re sluggish. You want to hibernate, and you blame it on the cold. But you can get more energy and feel a whole lot better right now– without waiting for spring. And you’ll lose some pounds in the process. Here are my recommendations:
1. Cut out all simple carbs. They are just a total [...]

Obesity Kills Slowly… Save the Children

Okay, I know that’s a scary title. But I think we need to be shaken up a little. Even in the face of all the research and data showing the health risks of obesity, we’re still an enormously overweight nation. And according to an article I just read from the Washington Post, one third of [...]