So, what is the role of magnesium in our bodies? Well, magnesium is a cofactor in enzyme systems involving energy metabolism and protein synthesis. Magnesium also plays a role in the active transport of calcium and potassium across cell membranes and is pivotal to nerve impulse conduction, muscle contraction, and the maintenance of a regular … [Read more…]
Signs of Thyroid Dysfunction A sluggish thyroid can affect your waistline by: Medically many people get put on synthetic thyroid hormone called, Synthroid or the generic. Levothyroxine. But you may not be using it if you take certain supplements or other medications. The most common cause of these absorption problems is other medications that block … [Read more…]
A recent literature review that was published talks about persisting pain after a car accident causing chronic pain (high-impact, statin myopathy) that is perpetuated by the use of Statin drugs (cholesterol drugs). “Statin intolerance is most frequently associated with a wide range of side effects in the skeletal muscle; the so-called “statin-associated muscle symptoms” (SAMS). … [Read more…]
Seen in Asia and India so far since more malnutrition occurs there than in the West. Since 1955 when this condition was first described it was thought to be a subgroup of Type I Diabetes but now it has been differentiated and given its own classification. This occurred at the International Diabetes Federation’s (IDF’s) World … [Read more…]
1. ACS Silver Gel stimulates tissue regeneration and wound closure. Additionally, silver enhances collagen production, a protein crucial for wound healing and formation of new skin tissue. Silver promotes angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels, essential for delivering oxygen and nutrients to healing skin tissue. 2. ACS Silver Gel inhibits growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, … [Read more…]
“I think medicine is in a point of transition right now,”
Genetic and lifestyle factors, along with repeated head trauma, have long been associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).1 In comparison, the hypothesis that viruses like herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), could contribute to the pathogenesis of AD has received relatively little attention until recently.2 New Research is showing a connection between the Herpes virus (HSV-1) which … [Read more…]
January 16, 2025 The FDA has finally banned Red Dye No. 3—a toxic artificial coloring that has been added to candies, snacks, and baked goods for over 40 years! This ban is a huge win for the health of our society, making our food supply safer. For over 30 years, we have fought to eliminate … [Read more…]
A good, short read on the weight loss drugs that are all the rage now. Basically, GI symptoms, bowel issues for as long as you take them. They may help a person drop 10-20% of their weight but they have to take them for life to maintain it. What they did not mention were the … [Read more…]
Could there be natural support for patients with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)? SIBO is characterized by a higher concentration of bacteria exceeding 100,000 colony-forming units per mL of fluid in the proximal jejunum. It can cause symptoms such as bloating, gas, abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, and malnutrition. SIBO may affect as much as … [Read more…]