Curcumin is the active ingredient in the spice turmeric, which is member of the ginger family. In addition to being the main ingredient in curry powder, which is often used to make dishes popular throughout Asia, turmeric has been used for thousands of years as part of the Indian Ayurvedic tradition.1 Furthermore, there is an ample body […]

There’s no question that our society has greatly benefited from certain aspects of modern technology. Everything from indoor plumbing to modern refrigeration techniques has improved our health and standard of living. Unfortunately, there is a definite trade-off to be made for such advances, often in the form of increased environmental pollution. Obviously, both you and your health-conscious patients have grave concerns about the effects of air pollution on your health.

Recommending and taking supplements is most likely incredibly common in your practice and among your patients. According to the 2015 CRN (Council for Responsible Nutrition) Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements, more than 80 percent of American men and women questioned reported having a certain level of confidence in the safety, quality, and effectiveness of vitamin and mineral supplements. However, what most people don’t realize is that it is possible to take too much of these nutrients in pill, powder, or liquid form, which makes them potentially more harmful in nature than good.

By now, most of your patients likely not only know about antioxidants are, but are getting them from at least one source. Foods such as blueberries, pecans, and shrimp are all high in antioxidants, as are vitamins C, A, and E. However, you may also see some patients who may not be able to benefit from some of these antioxidant sources for one reason or another. This can be a very frustrating situation, as your patients want to benefit from taking antioxidants, but may be unable to do so. Are there other options that can provide them the benefits of standard antioxidants but without the drawbacks?

Spring has always been the time of rebirth and re-awakening, following the dormancy of winter. Once we head into late spring, we begin to eagerly anticipate the beginning of summer just around the corner. As children, we knew that once April or May came around, the end of the school year and summer vacation was not far behind.