Nutritional Treatments for Insomnia

Diet and nutritional status affect sleep health in many ways, and a host of nutraceutical and botanical supplements can be helpful alternatives to pharmaceutical sleep aids. In this excerpt from his Nutritional Medicine textook, Dr. Alan Gaby looks at a range of options including B vitamins, L-tryptophan, magnesium and others. [ ...Read More]

A New Approach to Promoting Healthy Sleep

Sleep disorders are more varied and complex than simply the inability to fall asleep. They require more than a quickly jotted prescription for sedatives, which can often worsen the problem. To effectively resolve sleep problems, requires an understanding of sleep architecture & the role of deep sleep in regulating metabolism. Glysom, a new amino-acid based product, can help restore healthy sleep cycling. [ ...Read More]

In a Glutinous Mood? Exploring the Gluten Allergy & Depression Connection

There's increasing scientific evidence as well as clinical experience indicating a connection between depression--which affects roughly 120 million people worldwide--and gluten sensitivity. Chronic gastrointestinal inflammation, triggered by reactions to gluten, can result in neurobehavioral symptoms which often resolve when people go gluten-free.

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A Medical Food Turbocharges Mediterranean Diet for Reversing Metabolic Syndrome

People with metabolic syndrome who add a soy-based "medical food" to a low-glycemic load Mediterranean-style diet can push the cardiometabolic benefits well beyond what is obtainable with the diet alone.

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Got Flax?

FlaxMilk, the latest entry into the growing market for non-dairy "milk" products, provides a convenient and delicious way for patients (and their doctors, of course!) to get the healthful benefits of milled flax seed into their diets. [ ...Read More]

Flax Seed: A Woman's "Breast Friend Forever"

There are many foods that can contribute to a breast-healthy diet. In his effort to help family members and patients dealing with breast cancer, Dr. Robert Pendergrast has reviewed them all. His conclusion? Flax seed is one of the best. It's a cornerstone for breast cancer prevention, and should become every woman's "BFF" ("Breast Friend Forever"). [ ...Login to Read More]

To Prevent Fractures, Consider Bone Flexibility Not Just Mineral Density

Bone mineral density is just one part of the physiological equation that adds up to bone health. Bone flexibility, a reflection of the collagen content in a person’s bone, is equally important but usually overlooked. Vitamin K can help.

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Life After Cancer: Regular Exercise Improves Survival, Reduces Recurrence

Non-strenuous exercise can significantly improve survival and prevent recurrences in people recovering from colorectal cancer.

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Calorie Restriction Mimetics: New Tools for Reducing Chronic Disease, Promoting Longevity

 

Calorie restriction—by as much as 50%-70% of normal intake—is the only intervention consistently proven to extend lifespan. But that’s not a realistic treatment option for most people. Fortunately, natural substances including resveratrol, carnosine,  and carnitine can mimic the beneficial effects of calorie restriction.

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Consensus Builds on High-Dose Vitamin D for Breast Cancer Prevention--Despite IOM Report

 

Despite the Institute of Medicine's recent report, many nutrition-minded oncologists believe high-dose vitamin D supplementation—upwards of 4,000 IU/day—has potential to markedly reduce risk of primary breast cancer as well as breast cancer recurrence, with minimal risk of toxicity.

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