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Oct. 25, 2024

Vitamin D: A key player in COVID‐19 immunity

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10787-024-01578-w As of July 2024 775,754,322 confirmed cases of COVID-19 13,578,710,228 vaccine doses had been administered It is unclear why some patients develop severe symptoms while others do not, …

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Oct. 24, 2024

How vitamin D deficiency can lead to autoimmune diseases

by Keila DePape, McGill University Reduced thymic cellularity and altered T cell development in CypKO mice. Credit: Science Advances (2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adm9582 As Canadians brace for "vitamin D winter"—months when the su…

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Oct. 24, 2024

Experts Say Nutrition Education Is ‘Limited or Completely Absent’ in Medical Schools

By Steven Middendorp   A panel of medical experts has stated that nutrition education is largely “limited or completely absent from the requirements for most medical specialties in graduate medical education.” The authors make a c…

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Oct. 21, 2024

Vitamin B12 identified as a potential therapeutic agent in the prevention and treatment of acute pancreatitis

Provided by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion Association  Acute pancreatitis (AP), which affects people of all ages, is one of the leading causes of hospital admission due to gastrointestinal diseases. Approximately 20% of …

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Oct. 21, 2024

MTHFR Gene and The Importance of Methyl B12 and Methyl Folate

By Wellness Resources Did you know that nearly 60% of Americans have a variation in the MTHFR gene? This small genetic difference can significantly affect how your body processes key nutrients like folate and vitamin B12. The MTHFR gene is importan…

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Oct. 15, 2024

Watchdog: how to spot fake labels and buy ‘real’ organic

By Sharyl Attkisson | October 13, 2024  The following is from Children’s Health Defense. As the organic food industry grows, concerns about fraudulent labeling have also increased. Mark Kastel, an organic industry watchdog, explains…

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Oct. 15, 2024

Do You Need a Multivitamin? What Science Says About Brain Health and Memory

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Have you ever wondered if you need a multiple vitamin? I often hear people say, “I eat well and feel fine. Do I really need to take vitamins?” As the conversation co…

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Oct. 7, 2024

Lower Back Pain Relief: 6+ Recommended Remedies

By Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN It’s estimated that up to 80 percent of adults experience persistent symptoms of lower back pain at some point in their lives, and about 31 million Americans struggle with the condition at any given time. That lea…

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Oct. 3, 2024

Decongestants

by Full Measure staff Sun, September 29th 2024   Tens of millions of Americans suffer from nasal and sinus congestion and turn to medicine you can buy on store shelves without a prescription. But it turns out they may be a big wast…

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Sept. 30, 2024

Turmeric is a Goldmine for Women’s, Men’s, and Colon Health

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Turmeric is a golden-colored spice with a goldmine of health benefits. We know that it is great for joints, gut, brain, heart health, fat burning, and much more. New research de…

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