Study Spotlight

Diabetes and heart disease are, sadly, often linked conditions. Because high blood sugar levels damage the nerves that control the hear, and…

It is estimated that 15 percent of individuals with type 2 diabetes will also develop foot ulcers. Because the nerve and blood vessel damage…

In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that diabetes affected 10 percent of the American population and was…

Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) is a popular and traditionally used adaptogen that has been clinically shown to boost concentration and focus, reduce…

There was a time when drinking coffee habitually was considered unhealthy. Fortunately for those who enjoy a morning cup (or more) there’s…

In recent years the benefits of almonds and dark chocolate have become well known. Almonds are an excellent source of fiber, protein, and healthy…

One of the world’s oldest botanical adaptogens is ginseng (Panax ginseng). Like all adaptogens, ginseng contains compounds that help the…

The engine that powers the activity of virtually every cell in the body is the mitochondria. Because it is ubiquitous, and found everywhere…

Vitamin D, often known as “the sunshine vitamin” because of the way our bodies naturally synthesize it after sun exposure, is such…

According to statistics in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science, osteoarthritis affects up to 15 million dogs in America, most over eight…

Boswellia serrata, sometimes known as frankincense, is a powerful anti-inflammatory. It reduces 5-lipooxygenase (5-LOX) inflammatory activity,…

Statistics as of 2016 show that over six million children are diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). About half…

Osteoarthritis, the gradual wearing down of joints like the knees, hips, and spine, is incredibly common, especially among an aging population.…

Walnuts are one of nature’s most beneficial foods. They are rich sources of fatty acids, polyphenols, and nutrients that literally protect…

If you asked someone to name an immune-boosting botanical, chances are, they’d say “Echinacea.” And they’d be right.…

Berberine is a compound found in many botanicals that has been cited as a preventive for a variety of diseases, especially type 2 diabetes and…

People have enjoyed drinking tea (Camellia sinensis) for thousands of years. The combination of its naturally-occurring amino acid l-theanine,…

While blueberries are well known for helping preserve vision and reduce inflammation in the brain, they may also have positive effects for those…

Like other autoimmune conditions, the symptoms and joint damage of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are the result of the body’s own defensive…

For years, tree nuts (for those without allergies) have been recommended in the diet to help stop heart disease. While it seemed that people…