Today’s supplement spot light is magnesium. Although it is one of the most purchased supplements, most people are deficient in magnesium. Magnesium is needed in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Magnesium is needed for protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, control of blood glucose, blood pressure, forming ATP which is the energy the […]
This week supplement spotlight is fish oil. Fish oil contains Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, and DHA. There is another omega oil that is important for health, Omega 6 which is derived from plants and animal proteins. Both omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids should be taken in the balance of a 4-1 ratio, respectively. […]
According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, approximately 77% of Americans take at least one dietary supplement. 81% of adults from 35-55 years old are taking at least one dietary supplement. I am starting a new series called Supplement Spotlight. I will be reporting on the top 10 supplements that were listed in a survey […]
The common thread for improving health, longevity and a healthy immune system is making improvements in lifestyle choices. Don’t you hate to hear that. I recognize that changing one’s lifestyle is not what we want to hear. In my past emails I explained what these changes are, and I understand that they can be confusing and […]
In my last email you may remember that I was discussing how to repair the body’s ability to produce NAD+. As we age, due to the stresses on our immune system we lose the ability to recycle NAD+. NAD+ is in every cell of our body. This molecule reduces inflammation, reverses biological age, increases the level of a […]
My Latest emails may have seemed to change topics from living with viruses to optimizing the immune system and longevity. You may recall that the immune system is at the center of protecting us from invaders and longevity. In my mind a healthy immune system immune system and longevity are one and the same. When […]
The most common complaint of patients in my office is lower back pain. Except for trauma patients are bewildered how they developed back pain. “I just bent over to pick up a piece of paper, “I was just tying my shoe,” and other inconsequential causes of low back pain are usually reported. There are many […]
I have always tried to inform you of the best information, based in science, about your immune system. However, recently I have been aware of a growing trend medicine that is very concerning. The past few days I have been watching network TV stations, which is not my usual viewing habit. Most of the commercials […]
In a 12-month period ending in February 2022 the CDC, Center for disease Control and Prevention, reported 108,334 deaths due to opioid overdose. The CDC also reports that in 2020 the reported costs of the opioid epidemic were $1.5 trillion (about $4,600 per person in the US). The opioid epidemic seems to have changed Americans perspective […]
February 6, 2023 Did you know that regular chiropractic care can improve your immune system? You would be correct and ask how this is possible. The human body is meant to move and be active. Musculoskeletal pain prevents normal movement. 80% of adults complain of lower back pain. That is not to mention those that […]