Depression: Music Therapy and Slow Breathing Technique with Listening Homework as a Therapeutic Tool By Dr Tori Hudson, ND
Women are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression. Some mood changes and depressive states occur with normal hormonal changes such as puberty, premenstrual, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause, but hormonal changes alone don’t cause depression. Other biological factors are involved such as sleep disorders, anxiety, thyroid disorders, eating disorders, drug and/or […]
Olive Leaf for Herpes simplex By Dr Tori Hudson, ND
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is one of the most common skin infections. Many individuals do not know they have the virus because they have never had an eruption. In fact, about 80% of the U.S. population has asymptomatic HSV. Herpes simplex viruses are categorized into two types: herpes type 1 (HSV-1, or oral herpes) and […]
Cranberry and UTI Prophylaxis in Susceptible Individuals – A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Dr Tori Hudson, ND
Women are more susceptible to urinary tract infections (UTIs) than men and 20-30% of women have recurrent UTIs. Pregnant women, children, postmenopausal women with genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), elderly individuals with indwelling catheters, and patients with neuropathic bladder are at increased risk of UTIs. They are prevalent in young women and men and increase […]
Probiotics Enhance Cognitive Function and Mood in Older Adults by Dr David Lescheid, ND, PhD
Microbiota present in the gastrointestinal tract influence brain functions through various mechanisms. Dysbiosis, caused by multiple factors including different pharmaceutical drugs and aging, is associated with health disorders involving the brain such as anxiety, mild to moderate depression, chronic pain, Parkinson’s disease, cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Therapies used to treat dysbiosis such as dietary […]
Theanine – Simple, Safe, My Favorite Uses By Dr Tori Hudson, ND
Theanine is a nonprotein amino acid that was first isolated from green tea and is chemically similar in structure to glutamic acid. L-theanine is the predominant isomer and is the subject of most of the research. One of the appealing aspects of using L-theanine is it’s safety profile and it’s only drug interaction listed is with […]
Quercetin and Hypertension by Dr Neil McKinney, ND (non-practicing)
Quercetin is the most abundant flavonol in the human diet and is also medically active in several diseases. It is clinically valuable as an anti-histamine, notably in allergic rhinitis. Quercetin significantly impacts cancer stem cells and metabolism. It is known to modulate cardiovascular inflammation. This systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials assessed the […]
Nutrigenetics of Eye Health by Dr Charles Desmarchelier, PharmD, PhD
Carotenoids are natural pigments produced in many fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, and algae and are responsible for colours ranging from red to yellow. The most abundant ones found in the human diet and in human tissues, are β-carotene, lycopene, lutein, β-cryptoxanthin, α-carotene, and zeaxanthin. Lutein and zeaxanthin are of particular interest because they are found […]
Uterine Fibroids Maybe Reduced with Green Tea Plus Vitamin D By Dr Tori Hudson, ND
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumor in the uterus. Most do not cause any symptoms and don’t require any investigation or treatment. But, for some women, maybe about a third, women with uterine fibroids, also called uterine myomas may need a therapy—either to control abnormal uterine bleeding, reduce the size due to pressure […]
The Effect of N-acetyl cysteine on Uterine Fibroids By Dr Tori Hudson, ND
Uterine fibroids (aka leiomyomas) are a common benign uterine tumor that originates from the smooth muscle of the uterus. They are not cancerous growths. The incidence in general, in US women is about 9.6% of the female population, but it is more common in black women with an incidence of 18.5% (and possibly other nonwhite […]
Ahiflower Oil: A Complete and Balanced Plant-Based ‘Multi-Omega’ By Dr Peter Alphonse, PhD, CFS
Latest research shows ready DHA conversion Ahiflower® (refined Buglossoides arvensis) seed oil is the newest plant-based entrant in the omega nutrition category. Ahiflower oil has been approved by Health Canada (NNHPD) for product NPN licensing and has been USFDA GRAS reviewed with no objections. Ahiflower oil contains a uniquely high combination of omega-3 ALA and […]
