French fries linked with type 2 diabetes risk?
Eating three servings of French fries a week is associated with a 20% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Optimizing the gut-microbiome
DCs are well-positioned to educate patients on the gut microbiome support interventions that are right for them.
Is climate change affecting our food supply?
New preliminary research suggests it contributes to a reduction in nutritional quality in food crops.
Simple changes to diet and exercise can make a world of difference
Helping your patients make healthy changes to their diet and exercise patterns is an effective strategy to implement when dealing with heart disease and metabolic problems. A multi-approach plan that minimizes inflammation and optimizes digestive processes will help patients burn excess fat while satisfying hunger.
Uncommon nutrients can yield the best results
Research Results In your practice, it is likely that you have a significant number of patients who deal with carpal tunnel, diabetic neuropathy, and general muscle pain. In addition to a treatment plan of regular adjustments, there are nutrients that can help: vitamin B6, magnesium, and zinc, to name three. And while each one is probably in your patients’ regimens, they may not be experiencing the full potential of these ingredients. And that is because the forms of vitamin B6, magnesium, and zinc make all the difference.
Are you missing the natural way to adapt to stress?
Research Results Recommending an adaptogen can be the perfect answer for your patients dealing with physical and mental stress. Adaptogens, a class of herbs that help the body adapt to stress, include many botanicals like ashwaghanda (shown upper left) and rhodiola (shown upper right) that are safe, natural, and backed by clinical research. While adaptogens have been used medicinally for thousands of years, we are still learning about these unique medicinal plants. Most experts agree that the effects of adaptogens involve the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, inflammation, and various gene pathways.
The DCs role in treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Research Results | The new normal at most chiropractic practices is watching patients suffer from chronic illnesses worsened by diets that are high in sugar and saturated fat, and low in plant-based nutrients and fiber. These characteristics are typical of today’s fast-food-centered Western diet. An excellent film to recommend to these patients is Morgan Spurlock’s Super Size Me. During the film, Spurlock decides to spend a month consuming only McDonald’s menu items—the gold standard for processed food that is unfortunately part of the standard American diet.
Maintain muscle health through every stage of life
Research Matters | No matter a person’s age, being active is one key factor to thriving throughout life. Nutrition and diet, which can turn certain genes on or off, are also lifestyle factors every person can control.
Fighting free radicals with glutathione
Glutathione (GSH) has been referred to as the “master antioxidant.” It is an absolute must for good health across the board; glutathione benefits include supporting the activity of the liver and helping neutralize dangerous toxins, it bolsters the immune system by helping the body create white blood cells that fight harmful infections and viruses, and […]
Curcumin is the master healing ingredient
Wellness Approach |If you had to recommend just one botanical supplement, you couldn’t do better than curcumin from turmeric (Curcuma longa). Curcumin may be the only natural compound that eases pain, reduces inflammation, stops free radical damage, alleviates depression, and protects cellular processes throughout the body.
