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Research Shows Probiotics Support Immunity
A new animal study shows the effectiveness of probiotics in supporting the immune system. The authors concluded, “Altogether, our data suggest that L. plantarum JDFM LP11 increases the diversity and richness in the microbial community and attenuates the ileal immune gene expression towards gut inflammation, promoting intestinal development in weaned piglets.” Similar results were produced…
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9 Foods with UV-Protective Effects
Evidence suggests that diet can significantly alter how the skin responds to sun exposure. The epidermis is a highly regenerative barrier that protects the body from the external environment, including protection from UV radiation and pollution.
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A Case Report Uncovers a Potential Connection Between Low Vitamin D and Fatigue
A case report from the University of Florida College of Medicine’s Department of Medicine has unveiled an unusual potential connection between fatigue and low blood vitamin D levels.
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Now More Than Ever, Digital Marketing Is a Must
With the world turning more and more to digital communication, do you find yourself falling behind online marketing trends? As a busy healthcare professional, your job is to treat patients, not become experts at digital marketing. Yet, many healthcare professionals realize their practices require they go beyond the brick and mortar, especially during times when…
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Social Media’s Impact on Patients and Their Relationship with Healthcare Professionals
It’s no secret that social media has transformed the landscape of how we obtain information. This is true for news, but even more so for health-related topics. One systematic review showed that social media not only had a tremendous impact on patient perceptions and health knowledge, it also affected the relationship between the patient and…
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How to Build Relationships with Patients on Social Media
Social media is an excellent sales tool. According to research, 78% of salespeople using social media outsell their peers, and leads generated through social networking are closed faster than both leads generated through a website and those generated through a referral. However, sales happen when you begin by building sales relationships. How can you effectively…
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9 Natural Ways to Keep Calm
Did you know there is a human need for certainty? Your brain craves it; and the lack of predictability right now can easily lead to stress, panic or even boredom. This can cause us to reach for our cell phones to get answers.
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9 Signs That You’re Over-Toxed (and Need a Detox!)
Detoxification is a subject contested by a lot of people perhaps due to conflicting marketing messages online. The thing is, our bodies detox naturally, every single day. However, if we overburden the human organism with toxins, this can result in an overtoxified system that simply needs a break. Toxins are lurking everywhere in modern society.…
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The Role of the Microbiome in Immunity
The immune system is the body’s first line of defense. When triggered, white blood cells rush to the affected area, which can trigger symptoms such as redness, swelling that is warm to the touch, pain, and stiffness. Flu-like symptoms can also be implicated when inflammation is taking hold of the body’s host defense mechanisms. We…
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The Role of Fatty Acids in Immunity
We commonly evaluate food and macronutrients based on their ability to supply the necessary fuel for our bodies to operate; as such, we classify them as carbohydrates, proteins and fats. However, we must also consider food based on its healing power and role in optimal health, which goes beyond basic nutritional characterization.
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WASH YOUR HANDS AND TAKE YOUR PROBIOTICS
Most of us know that washing hands, getting plenty of rest, getting your vitamin D and eating a diet rich in antioxidants and various botanicals (such as Echinacea, Astragalus, Elderberry and mushroom blends) can help boost the immune system. But what other immune-boosting tactics might be missing from your medicine cabinet? To keep the immune…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month | Plus 3 Key Tools to Thrive
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, both in the US and UK, drawing attention to the importance of mental health in all areas of life. The event is a step in removing the stigma surrounding mental health, so that people can reach out and get the much-needed help they require.
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9 Natural Ways to Keep Calm
Did you know there is a human need for certainty? Your brain craves it; and the lack of predictability right now can easily lead to stress, panic or even boredom. This can cause us to reach for our cell phones to get answers.
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Immune Benefits of Whey Protein
High-quality amino acids in our diet are essential for maintaining immune system cell structure. Whey protein is a well-known, complete protein source that provides all the essential amino acids our body needs. Bovine milk contains many components that have immunomodulatory and antimicrobial properties. Research has demonstrated that bovine colostrum and milk, whether or not they…
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Cannabinoids: The Ultimate Guide
What is all the fuss about cannabinoids? Is it all about cannabis or is there more to the hype? These are common questions, and for good reason. Although cannabinoids were pinpointed thanks to research into cannabis, cannabinoids are proving to be a treasure trove for deep exploration into holistic health and well-being. In this ultimate…
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9 SIGNS THAT YOU’RE OVER-TOXED (AND NEED A DETOX!)
Detoxification is a subject contested by a lot of people perhaps due to conflicting marketing messages online. The thing is, our bodies detox naturally, every single day. However, if we overburden the human organism with toxins, this can result in an overtoxified system that simply needs a break. Toxins are lurking everywhere in modern society.…
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Intermittent Fasting 101
There’s currently a lot of hype surrounding intermittent fasting (IF) – everyone in the health space seems to be talking about it. Raising a lot of questions and misconceptions, but the truth is – giving the body time to heal is critical for overall health and wellbeing. While IF is concerned with when you eat,…
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Intermittent Fasting 101
There’s currently a lot of hype surrounding intermittent fasting (IF) – everyone in the health space seems to be talking about it. Raising a lot of questions and misconceptions, but the truth is – giving the body time to heal is critical for overall health and wellbeing. While IF is concerned with when you eat,…
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Could Mindfulness Be the Missing Link?
Mindfulness helps people regulate their emotions, reducing pain and negative thinking, concludes a new study, even after very basic training in mindfulness.
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9 Signs That You’re Over-Toxed (and Need a Detox!)
Detoxification is a subject contested by a lot of people perhaps due to conflicting marketing messages online. The thing is, our bodies detox naturally, every single day. However, if we overburden the human organism with toxins, this can result in an overtoxified system that simply needs a break. Toxins are lurking everywhere in modern society.…
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Collagen Peptide Supplementation Boosts the Effect of Resistance Training on Body Composition and Muscle Strength
A recent study explored the effect of collagen peptide supplementation and resistance training on body composition and muscle strength in elderly sarcopenic males and achieved positive results when compared with placebo.
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A New Sleep Study Overturns Beliefs on Obesity and Sleep
A recent study published in PLOS Biology has shown that the connection between obesity and sleep loss might work in the opposite way to what we previously imagined. Sleep deprivation has been considered a cause for obesity. However, an investigator from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine found that it isn’t necessarily sleep loss…
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From Mercury to Microplastics: The Importance of Fish Oil Purity
Many people supplement with essential fatty acids because they fear they cannot obtain enough from their diets. An essential nutrient is one our bodies can’t produce so must be obtained in the diet. Essential fatty acids, such as omega-3s, are primarily found in fish so those not consuming enough fish in their diets oftentimes supplement…
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The Role of the Microbiome in Immunity
The immune system is the body’s first line of defense. When triggered, white blood cells rush to the affected area, which can trigger symptoms such as redness, swelling that is warm to the touch, pain, and stiffness. Flu-like symptoms can also be implicated when inflammation is taking hold of the body’s host defense mechanisms. We…
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A Recent Study Highlights Importance of DHA in Lung Health
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a form of acute diffuse lung injury characterized by inflammation leading to increased pulmonary vascular permeability and decrease of aerated lung tissue, resulting in hypoxemia. Nutrition support for hospitalized ARDS patients typically includes lipid emulsions with a higher polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) content derived from omega-6 oils (usually soybean…
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The Role of Fatty Acids in Immunity
We commonly evaluate food and macronutrients based on their ability to supply the necessary fuel for our bodies to operate; as such, we classify them as carbohydrates, proteins and fats. However, we must also consider food based on its healing power and role in optimal health, which goes beyond basic nutritional characterization.
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Primary Mechanisms of Vitamin D on Viral Replication Rates and Pro-inflammatory Cytokines
A recent study reviewed the role of vitamin D in immunity and its influence specifically in respiratory tract health. Primary mechanisms considered in the study included viral replication rates and concentrations of pro-inflammatory cytokines that influence the lining of the lungs.
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Wash Your Hands and Take Your Probiotics
Most of us know that washing hands, getting plenty of rest, getting your vitamin D and eating a diet rich in antioxidants and various botanicals (such as Echinacea, Astragalus, Elderberry and mushroom blends) can help boost the immune system. But what other immune-boosting tactics might be missing from your medicine cabinet? To keep the immune…
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Research Shows Probiotics Support Immunity
A new animal study shows the effectiveness of probiotics in supporting the immune system. The authors concluded, “Altogether, our data suggest that L. plantarum JDFM LP11 increases the diversity and richness in the microbial community and attenuates the ileal immune gene expression towards gut inflammation, promoting intestinal development in weaned piglets.” Similar results were produced…
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Nature’s Role in Lowering Stress
A recent paper published by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences studied how people’s stress levels were affected by both the scent and virtual reality scenes of nature highlighting the science behind the health benefits of nature. 154 participants took part in the study in which they visited one of three virtual environments: a forest,…