Archive for August 2014
Probiotics May Help Protect Athletes From Infection
August 11, 2014 Did you know that taking Probiotics may protect athletes from infection? In a recent study done in New Zealand, Joe commented on the fact that insight from this article gives us a means to help protect all athletes, especially those playing high school sports a means to enhance infection protection. Results from…
Read MoreIntegrative Wellness Center Oakmont Spring 2014 Open House
August 8, 2014 As Summer starts to get closer to a close, I think it is worth revisiting our Spring Open House Livestream. Maybe you are new to our site, our show or missed it when it aired, I thought you may enjoy seeing it again. We were able to showcase our Compounding Pharmacy, Integrative…
Read MoreLycopene Improves Blood Vessel Function
August 6, 2014 In a recent article, Joe found it news worthy that Lycopene, a powerful antioxidant compound found in tomatoes may improve the function of blood vessels in patients with cardiovascular disease, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. A quote from the article: “We’ve shown quite clearly that lycopene improves…
Read MoreCardiovascular Health and Brain Health
August 4, 2014 Did you know that there is a link between cardiovascular health and brain health? A study was recently done that found increased cognitive impairment in those with lower cardiovascular health scores. The study authors conclude that: “Compared with low [cardiovascular health], intermediate and high [cardiovascular health] were both associated with substantially lower…
Read MoreLift Weights to Lower Blood Sugar?
August 1, 2014 Today we look back to an archived Livestream video featuring Dante DiMatteo with his father Joe. In this Livestream, Dante discusses with Joe the difference between White and Red Muscle mass. Dante quotes an article from University of Michigan entitled Lift Weights to Lower Blood Sugar? the following; “You must do resistance training to…
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