Alzheimer’s disease has long resisted simple solutions. Despite billions spent on drug development, most treatments target just one pathway — and deliver limited results. That’s why a growing number of researchers are now asking a different question: What if supporting the brain’s natural resilience works better than attacking a single target? This shift in thinking … Read more
Who would have thought that a by-product of paper making that comes from a substance in wood and has been used as an industrial solvent since the mid 1800s could possible have any benefit to humans?From about mid 1900s researches have explored its use as an anti-inflammatory agent, revealing what an exceptionally versatile therapy it … Read more
If you thought creatine was only for bodybuilders you are not alone. It is what I thought too until not so long ago. For years, creatine has been typecast as a muscle builder for “gym bros” and powerlifters. That reputation has kept a lot of folks—especially women—from seeing what it can actually do for them. … Read more
Spring has arrived and what a wonderful time of year this is. Well not if you’re one of those unfortunate people who suffer from hayfever. In fact, if you suffer from any allergy-linked problems such as eczema, asthma, dermatitis, itchy eyes, chronic nasal congestion or catarrh you probably find your symptoms are worse at this … Read more
Keep your mind sharp by doing something mentally stimulating every day they say. However, although doing a crossword puzzle may help for some, not everyone will be that fortunate. A third of people age 85 or older develop Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This condition is characterized by the death of neurons in the forebrain, hippocampus, and … Read more
Why silent? Well, usually there aren’t any outward symptoms that your bones are slowly getting weaker until one day, SNAP! You break a bone. I’m not normally one for statistics but the following facts did cause me to sit up and take notice: • Should someone with osteoporosis break a hip there’s a 30-40% chance … Read more
It has been undisputedly demonstrated over time that vitamin C is one of the most well-established and powerful immune boosting, anti-oxidant, anti-viral, anti-aging and detoxing nutrients known to man. Given our current COVID-19 reality, getting enough of this powerhouse of immunity is deemed essential by most experts. Our bodies can’t make it and since virtually … Read more
Why are so many people still suffering from ill health months after being infected with SARS-CoV-2? These prolonged symptoms are so prevalent now that they have even acquired the collective name of “long-haul COVID”, What are the symptoms? Unlike the common cold or even influenza, this virus seems to be causing a bewildering array of … Read more
Do you remember the days when you could rely on your immune system to see you through the flu epidemics? Once upon a time your innate immune response very effectively fought off pathogens before they could start an active infection.Today it is a little more difficult and everyone’s immune system is challenged like never before. We now … Read more
As kids we were always told “Drink your milk!” but now it seems that, if it was good strong bones and teeth we were after, we may have been misled. Dairy may be high in calcium, however for a number of reasons, it might not be the best source of calcium. Furthermore it is now … Read more