Healthcare providers in almost any setting are likely to encounter patients with diabetes. The 2024 National Diabetes Statistics Report shows that approximately 38.1 million adults in the United States (US), or 14.7% of the population, had diabetes in the most recent analysis (2021).1 In the...
Breast cancer is common; in fact, it accounts for one in every three cancers in females in the US and is the most common cancer in women, aside from skin cancer.1 Most commonly diagnosed at age 62 and beyond, current statistics show that one in every eight females in the US will develop breast...
Harnessing Adaptogens for Athletic Performance: Exploring the Science and Benefits
September 17, 2024
Exercise is a stress on the body that causes positive adaptations including increased endurance and muscle mass.1 The training that athletes (and active individuals) use to improve their performance is critical to their goals but also needs to be balanced with recovery strategies from sleep, to...
Protein-rich foods including meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, nuts and seeds, dairy/dairy alternatives, beans/legumes, and soy foods are critical for children’s growth and development. These foods offer important nutrients like iron, zinc, choline, and long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids...
The Gut Microbiome & Mental Health Connection: How the food you eat affects mental health
July 16, 2024
As more understanding about the critical role of the gut microbiome in human health becomes available, its connection to many systems in the body continues to emerge. Many people don’t realize that the health of the gut microbiome may play a significant role in depression, including major...
Hydration plays a critical role in both mental and physical health. Fluid status supports mood, sports performance, cardiovascular function, body temperature regulation, and balances blood pressure and hormones.1-3 Hydration status is tightly regulated in the body and under as well as...
Celiac disease is an autoimmune enteropathy condition triggered by gluten (a protein found in wheat). Exposure causes symptoms such as severe gastrointestinal (GI) problems including diarrhea or constipation, bloating, and pain, as well as joint pain, chronic fatigue, headaches, brain fog, and...
wel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic health condition that health care providers should be prepared to identify and help their patients with.
Food for Healthy Aging and Cognitive Health
March 19, 2024
Cognitive deterioration is a normal aspect of growing older, yet a substantial body of research suggests that early dietary and lifestyle modifications can offer significant benefits and preventive support.
Heart Health Supplements – Insights for Clinicians
February 20, 2024
The heart is the most energy demanding organ in the body, pumping approximately 2000 gallons of blood per day and beating an estimated 2.5 billion times in an average lifetime. It’s one of the most important organs in terms of keeping the human body alive.