July 1, 2015 A recent study investigated the impact of vitamin D levels on survival in hospitalized pet cats. Results showed that cats with higher levels of vitamin D in their blood were more likely to still be alive 30-days after admission than those with the lowest levels, questioning whether or not seriously ill cats…
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June 29, 2015 A recent study was done analyzing data with regard to sitting and heart disease. “The data revealed that each hour of sedentary time per day on average associated with a 14% increase in coronary artery calcification (CAC) burden – a measure of the amount of plaque in the coronary arteries. ” While…
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June 22, 2015 Zinc is a key component in over 300 enzymes utilized in the body, and the mineral is also an important structural component of many proteins, hormones, neuropeptides, and hormone receptors. Previous studies report that zinc deficiency can result in immune dysfunction. A recent study authors submit that: “Our results suggested potential interactions between…
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June 19, 2015 The number of Americans using drugs to treat psychological and behavioral conditions such as anxiety, depression and panic disorders to name a few has grown in the past ten years astronomically. In this Livestream Joe addresses how we have arrived at this trend. He describes the percentages listed of those on medication is an underestimate due…
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June 15, 2015 The purpose of this Livestream is to hear Joe give a balanced approach on sunlight which will help you to understand the health benefits of the sun. For years, we have been hearing that sun exposure is bad and cancer causing. Of course, excessive exposure to the sun causes burns, melanoma, and…
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June 17, 2015 A recent study in France was done using men and women ages 45-60 and testing Vitamin D levels in blood. Higher Vitamin D levels in mid life may predict better cognitive skills later in life. The study authors report that: “higher midlife vitamin D concentrations were linked to better outcomes concerning…
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June 10, 2015 Magnesium is important in metabolism of glucose, production of cellular energy and manufacture of proteins. A study was done that showed magnesium in foods PLUS additional supplementation with magnesium showed significant differences in waist circumference, systolic blood pressure and HDL cholesterol. Here is the link to the entire article: MAGESIUM IMPROVES METABOLIC…
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June 8, 2015 A recent study employing a mouse model observed that promoting healthy gut microbiota can prevent Metabolic Syndrome, which is a condition involving a large waistline, high triglycerides level, low HDL cholesterol level, high blood pressure, and high fasting blood sugar. Altered gut microbiota promotes inflammation that leads to Metabolic Syndrome, therefore supplementation with…
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June 5, 2015 Vitamin C is essential for the formation and maintenance of collagen and other structural materials in bones, teeth, and capillaries. A Japanese research group studied the effects of long-term dietary supplementation (20 mg/kg/day or 200 mg/kg/day, for one year) on the thymus, the gland located at the base of the neck that…
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June 2, 2015 Walnuts are an excellent source of numerous vitamins and minerals. They are also a significant source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), walnuts have a high antioxidant content (3.7 mmol/ounce). Researchers from Ewha Womans University (South Korea) report that walnut extract significantly slowed the survival of cancer stem cells, as well as reduced the stemness of…
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