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At age 67, my father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Over the next sixteen years, his motor and cognitive abilities slowly declined to the point where he could neither care for himself nor recognize his family. He died at 83. About a million people in the United States are presently living with various stages of Parkinson’s disease. There is no cure for this progressive disease that slowly robs you of…
For a minute, just close your eyes and think about what makes you happy. We often think about people in our lives, circumstances or possessions. In reality, however, happiness is largely a chemical experience. For example, did you know that the warmth you feel from a hug is caused by a different chemical sensation than the high you feel after a long bike ride? Your brain holds four main neurotransmitters that…
If you’ve ever used one of those little strips when you go to the bathroom to check your body’s pH, you’re probably already aware of what an important role your acid-alkaline balance plays in your health. In fact, the pH of your body can put you at risk for everything from metabolic syndrome and osteoporosis, to kidney stones and even cancer. Yet, what you may not know is that your…
Do you remember back when the pandemic first began (I know, it seems like forever ago now)? You probably remember an email that went viral that was supposedly written by a pathologist named James Robb. In it, he suggested zinc lozenges could effectively block the coronavirus. As with anything that circulates online, there was a lot of skepticism. But it turns out that James Robb was one of the first…
Have you thought about losing weight, but then a little voice whispered in your ear that you’re too old? Maybe you’ve told someone close that you plan to go on a diet, only to have them crush your dreams when they reminded you that you’re not in your 20s, 30s or 40s anymore — implying that weight loss over a certain age just isn’t as easy as it used to…
When your body is experiencing hormonal imbalance, it can be very easy to feel like your entire life is out of balance. One critical part of feeling (and looking!) your best, is to make sure that your hormone levels are in agreement with one another for the stage of life that you are in. Women who are between the ages of 35 and 50 years old are at particular risk…
Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) is a powerful antioxidant that’s considered a “longevity” nutrient because it lowers the risk of age-related disease by improving the function of the mitochondria, the so-called powerhouses of the body. PQQ does this by promoting oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions connected with important cellular activities in the body. In fact, PQQ may do more than improve the function of mitochondria — it may actually replenish mitochondria, which begin to…
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes worldwide. In fact, in the U.S. alone 30 million Americans live with the disease and the health ravages it brings on a daily basis. Yet, did you know that this form of diabetes, while epidemic, is also one of the most manageable and even preventable diseases there is? And one of the easiest ways to do either is through diet.…
I may have started a company that makes food to help lower cholesterol, but that doesn’t mean I don’t prescribe statins. In fact, I do it all the time. Because some people SHOULD be on these drugs. However, I only prescribe medications when the indication is clear — and always with the caveat that drugs alone are an incomplete solution. Where the guidelines lead There are 4 main categories of patients…
Heart disease and stroke remain among the top causes of death from disease in the U.S., with 659,041 deaths from heart disease and 150,005 deaths from stroke recorded in 2019. With these numbers, it’s important to know the warning signs… For heart attack, the signs are discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back; shortness of breath…