Nutrition

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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.