The role of mitochondria during viral infections by Dr David W Lescheid, PhD
Historically, mitochondria were considered primarily as the ‘powerhouses of the cell’ because they contain the major biochemical pathways needed to produce ATP energy. However, mitochondria also have many other functions including biosynthesis of amino acids, nucleotides, cholesterol and glutathione as well as control of antioxidant defences, redox status, apoptosis and autophagy.1, 1 Mitochondria also are […]
Quercetin Untapped Potential as an Antiviral
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Laboratory Blood Markers to Track Health By Dr Carissa Doherty
Heath markers are important tools in the assessment of clinical practice. Naturopathic doctors are trained to assess patients with a baseline, initiate a protocol to optimize health or treat a symptom and then reassess the protocol. Health markers have been found in the research about frailty. Frailty is a complex idea that includes a decline […]
St John’s Wort Extract May Help Manage Postmenopausal Symptoms and Depression By Dr Peter Alphonse, PhD
Mood imbalance and associated disorders have become increasingly common worldwide. Especially, substantial decline in the quality of life and increased susceptibility to psychological problems are usually observed during perimenopause, although certainly many postmenopausal women struggle with dysthymia and depression as well. Hypericum perforatum (St John’s wort) is a well-known botanical for its mood enhancing activity exerted […]
New Clinical Study Reaffirms the Benefits of Natural Eggshell Membrane (NEM®) for Osteoarthritis By Dr Peter Alphonse, PhD, CFS
Natural eggshell membrane (NEM®) is a supplement that is derived from hen eggshell membrane. It contains naturally occurring glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, and proteins, that are useful for maintaining healthy articular cartilage and surrounding synovium and connective tissue. Studies have demonstrated that NEM® can improve symptoms of pain and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis […]
EFFECT OF LUTEIN AND ZEAXANTHIN ON AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD) By Dr Venket Rao, PhD, Professor Emeritus
There is convincing scientific evidence to support the association between oxidative stress and chronic diseases including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis, and macular diseases. During the course of the last two decades, there has been great interest in the use of antioxidants in the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Dietary guidelines around the globe […]
Two Nutrients for the Aging Brain by Dr Tori Hudson, ND
Botanicals and nutraceuticals could have a potential role in slowing progression of cognitive impairment and/or dementia including Alzheimer’s disease, improving cognition and memory, and improving behavior in those with dementia. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60-80% of all dementias, and is one of the most frightening, life altering and deadly diseases of our time. Not all […]
Management of Male Infertility Using Nutraceuticals By Dr Venket Rao, PhD
It is reported that infertility affects 15% of all couples and contributes to their difficulty in achieving a pregnancy. Up to 30-50% of this abnormality is associated with male partners. It is estimated that about 7-10% of adult men in their reproductive years (20-50 years of age) could be infertile. Of these infertile men, up […]
Consider Saffron for Fibromyalgia By Dr Tori Hudson
Fibromyalgia (FM) is considered a neurological disorder with chronic and widespread musculoskeletal pains. It can also be associated with mild to severe fatigue, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, hypersensitivities to light/sound/touch, digestive problems, headaches and cognitive difficulties. More women than men have FM. While we do not understand what causes fibromyalgia, it appears that it is […]
Women’s Health Update: Lifestyle Habits That Make a Difference By Dr Tori Hudson, ND
Practicing medicine in the current era is an infinite stream of research studies to keep up with, dealing with complex patients, seeing patients with complex and challenging medical issues, embracing patients with elusive conditions that have yet no diagnosis, and we haven’t even arrived at the economic obstacles of running a clinical practice. For those […]
