&Wholism Movement: True health, greater than the sum of its parts with Tieraona Low Dog, M.D.
For the past 100 years or so, our focus has been to break everything down – to simplify and classify – in an attempt to understand and control our world. This approach has led to some amazing discoveries. We’ve identified the atom and discovered that the double helix structure of DNA is the building block […]
Beyond calcium and magnesium—Vitamin K for bone health
It is well known that calcium is vital for bone health. Scientist are now beginning to understand that calcium isn’t the only necessary nutrient. Several vitamins and minerals are essential for supporting healthy bone mass over one’s lifespan. For example, ample evidence shows that magnesium plays a critical role in converting vitamin D into its […]
Understanding the MTHFR Gene Mutation
By Karen Raterman The study of nutrigenomics is a relatively new. This science seeks to understand the connection between nutrition and gene expression and how both may impact the development of disease. One of the most intriguing findings from this research is the discovery of a genetic mutation that inhibits the production of the important […]
Nutrition Tips for Runners
by Erin Stokes, ND “Whatever the event, nutrition plays a major role in the achievement of various factors that will see a runner or walker take the starting line in the best possible form .”[1] In our holistic practices, we’ll invariably have the opportunity to work with runners, some of whom are high-level, competitive athletes, and […]
The Negative Spiral of Stress
The impact of HPA axis, adrenal hormones and modern lifestyle habits By Jesse Davis, DC Our health often moves in a spiral, advancing either in a positive or negative direction. It’s easier to work out, eat right and make good choices when we are feeling good. When we are sick, or feel tired, it is […]
A Better Solution to Traditional Forms of Iron
by Kevin Lamberg “Iron deficiency is the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world. As well as affecting a large number of children and women in developing countries, it is the only nutrient deficiency which is also significantly prevalent in industrialized countries.”[1] In addition to its vital role in the formation of red […]
Nutrient-rich Food Complexes:The Story of FoodState Nutrients™
The history of FoodState Nutrients™ dates back to a discovery made nearly 80 years ago by Albert Szent-Gyorgyi. Szent-Gyorgi won the Nobel Peace Prize in Medicine “for his discoveries in connection with the biological combustion process with special reference to vitamin C and the catalysis of fumaric acid.” During his acceptance speech on December 10, 1937 in Stockholm, […]
The Power of Beet Root
by Erin Stokes, ND Beetroot has a long history of use, and was first cultivated by the Romans. In Greek mythology, Aphrodite was said to eat beets to retain her beauty. It’s no wonder when you look at the gorgeous crimson color, due to the naturally occurring pigment betacyanin. The doctrine of signatures also points […]
What You Need to Know about Choosing a Probiotic Supplement
by Kevin Lamberg What makes a probiotic formula stand above and outperform the others? Nowadays, almost every company offers a version of a probiotic supplement. At first glance, the differences between them appear small, and the most important differentiator for some practitioners can be as simple as familiarity with the company offering the product. After […]
Conversation on Intestinal Permeability with Erin Stokes, ND and Jesse Davis, DC
Listen in on a professional dialogue between Erin Stokes, ND and Jesse Davis, DC on their experiences, patient protocols and research updates on addressing leaky gut. Both practitioners review the role of optimum mucosal permeability and intestinal health. Doctors no longer think of the digestive tract as a tube within a tube. Stokes and Davis […]
