Discovery of Gut Bacteria Producing T-Cells: A Possible Treatment for Intestinal Diseases The positive cellular and molecular effects performed by natural products have been described in several studies and proven by users. Can diet alter the expression of a bacterial antigen to change adaptive immune responses? According to a new research conducted by
HGH: The Fountain of Youth? The legends of Ponce de Leon’s search for the Fountain of Youth are widely circulated; however, if Mr. Leon had known about the healthy benefits of HGH, he could’ve saved himself a lot of time. Good health largely comes from hormone balance, and the traditional aging process can be
A Pharmacist’s Journey to Finding Relief from Painful Shingles “I fully believe that when we suppress our natural immunity, we may be opening Pandora’s box that will bring to life diseases that up until now have been latent in the body.” I have always been told to assume that readers may not have
Nutraceuticals: Quality Equals Price. Integrity Equals Trust. When it comes to natural health products not all nutraceuticals are created equal. This is true all the way through the process. From developing formulations to the selection of raw materials each manufacturer has a different system. Yet this system, which ultimately creates the final product, is
Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults The New York Times recently reported[1] on an alarming increase of colorectal cancers in young adults in their 20's and 30's. Though normally thought as being a senior's disease, colorectal cancer rates have been increasing in every generation born since 1950. An added risk for this particular age group is doctors' reluctance to
Thyroid Hormone Conversion and the Problems That Are Rarely Discussed “Nature has a better way. Thyroid treatment must be holistic; acknowledging that each ingredient must be in balance and work synergistically within the body.” What is absorbed into our cells is far more important than what we consume into the gut. An elaborate buffet
Human fragility: Pure Food or a Reasonable Facsimile “Remain hopeful, there is still time to be prepared.” The human species are of an incredible design, at the same time they are extremely vulnerable when losing access to life’s simplest things. Although every situation and person is slightly different, the rule of threes helps
Nutraceuticals: The Responsibility of Product Quality Begins With Management "Consumers must be given a choice concerning their health care" Some time ago, CBC aired investigations by Marketplace and the Fifth Estate[1] examining the practices of the supplement industry, and in all fairness the report was slanted and not presented accurately. The reports used U.S. content to confuse
Health Crisis: The Ripple Effect from Environmental Toxins Within the Body Neurotransmitters are chemicals in the brain that act as messengers between neurons. The effects of neurotransmitters are far-reaching and encompass most bodily processes, including: physical and cognitive performance, weight, the perception and response to pain, sleep patterns and our emotional and mental state of being. If neurotransmitter
A Thyroid Support That Could Benefit Hashimoto’s Disease “Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism with levothyroxine is not associated with improvements in quality of life or thyroid-related symptoms.” What is Hashimoto’s Disease? Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder and with the influx of environmental toxins, autoimmune disorders are on the rise. Hashimoto’s disease is the most
