Eating more fruits, vegetables boosts psychological well-being in just 2 weeks

Fruits and vegetables are a pivotal part of a healthful diet, but their benefits are not limited to physical health. New research finds that increasing fruit and vegetable consumption may improve psychological well-being in as little as 2 weeks. Study leader Dr. Tamlin Conner, of the Department of Psychology at the University of Otago in […] Read More...

Anti-inflammatory diet reduces bone loss, hip fracture risk in women

With age, people tend to lose bone mass, and postmenopausal women in particular are at a higher risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture. However, there are things we can do to prevent this. A new study suggests that a diet rich in anti-inflammatory nutrients may reduce bone loss in some women. A new study suggests […] Read More...

Developing a sensor for vitamin B12 deficiency

University of Adelaide researchers have developed a world-first optical sensor that can detect vitamin B12 in diluted human blood – a first step towards a low-cost, portable, broadscale vitamin B12 deficiency test. Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with an increased risk of…Continue reading Read More...

Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Coconut Oil from Whole Foods

Coconut oil is (still!) trending — and for good reason. It can be used in sautés, in cakes and cookies, or even in place of butter on your toast. But if you’re only using coconut oil in the kitchen, you’re missing out. It’s also an all-purpose beauty solution, a must-have for pets, and a total […] Read More...

Chronic Pain Improves with a Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Could the foods you’re eating be contributing to your inflammation and chronic pain? Perhaps you’ve been eating what’s referred to as the Western diet, which tends to be much heavier in refined carbohydrates and saturated fat than in protein and vegetables. Studies have shown this to be a major contributor to inflammation, chronic pain, and […] Read More...

Review of Dr. Perlmutter’s Brain Maker

David Perlmutter’s most recent offering, Brain Maker creates a scientifically compelling platform from which to pose fundamental questions regarding the origins of health, wellbeing and disease and how each is influenced by the bacteria living in the gut. Dr. Perlmutter’s review of this complex new research explores the consequences of inflammation created by an imbalanced […] Read More...

David Perlmutter, MD interviews Gerard Mullin, MD about the Importance of the Microbiome

Recently, Dr. David Perlmutter (author of Grain Brain and Brain Maker) interviewed Dr. Gerard Mullin, director of Integrative Gastroenterology Nutrition Services at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and expert in the gut microbiome and gut health. The interview can be seen on YouTube. In this fascinating interview, Dr. Mullin elaborates upon the importance of a healthy […] Read More...

Study shows more reasons to add coconut oil to your diet and decrease the consumption of processed foods

In an article just published in the journal PLoS One (the journal of the Public Library of Science), the authors describe an experiment conducted to determine if increased consumption of soybean oil (which is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids), and/or fructose, might be contributing to the obesity epidemic in the U.S. Four groups of mice […] Read More...

The Power of Suggestion: Behavior Modification for Weight Loss

Have you ever wondered why you find yourself visiting the refrigerator repeatedly during TV commercials? Or why it is so much easier to keep your new lifestyle resolutions when you are with one group of friends but not another? There is actually a scientific explanation for this phenomenon – it is called the “Cue Theory […] Read More...

Nurf-WHAT?

Nrf2 is possibly the most important little protein that you have never heard of. Called an “intracellular transcription factor”, Nrf2 acts as a “switch” that tells the cell that oxidative damage is occurring, and turns on your body’s defense mechanisms by activating the genes that help the cell produce protective antioxidant molecules. It occurs in […] Read More...

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