Affecting over 50 million people worldwide, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the one of the most significant contributors to dementia.1 This multifactorial disease state is comprised of a progressive decline in memory, impaired self-care, and personality changes. Based on the current research, the ketogenic diet may be a suitable nutritional therapy to help mitigate the early …
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First developed at the Monash University in 2006, the low-FODMAP diet has proven to help several patients address their irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms.1 To date, IBS does not stem from any known etiology and many of the theories surrounding its origin are just mere conjecture. What we do know so far is that the temporary …
Have you ever visited your local Vitamin Shoppe and noticed large containers along the walls? You may have stumbled upon whey protein isolate. This powder-like substance is no stranger to any college kid who is trying put on some extra muscle at the gym. However, I would make the argument that this unique powder could …
Cancer has been deemed a worldwide health concern and has likely accrued a significant amount of attention in the form of dollars over the last couple of decades. According to the Global Oncology Trend Report, an estimated 167 billion dollars is spent annually researching this very disease.1 Treatment for cancer varies depending on where it …
As a dietitian, I will frequently ask my patients what they ate to start their day. Most of the time, breakfast is often not mentioned as their first meal of the day. Surprisingly though, this is not uncommon. You may have heard of an intermittent fast where people will choose to skip eating for long …
Long before people were running on Dunkin, coffee was already cemented in the lives of many worldwide irrespective of race, gender, or religion. It has arguably been a household name for centuries dating back to the 15th century when it first started to emerge from the Arabian Peninsula. When coffee arrived in Europe and rose …
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about nine percent of Americans experience constant feelings of regret, anxiety, and despair at some point during their adult life. Depression has often been associated with such feelings and continues to be targeted by the mainstream medical community. The most common anti-depressive drug, selective serotonin …
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Often considered the “silent killer,” kidney disease may affect an estimated 26 million Americans per year. This is mainly the case as most noticeable symptoms do not coming knocking at the doorstep until later stages of this disease. However, common chronic illnesses that continue to rise in prevalence year after year like type two diabetes …
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The seesaw popularity contest over soy and itself has constantly been an ongoing debate among foodie skeptics. Is soy good for me? Will it increase my risk for chronic diseases like cancer?
Surviving up to 15,000 feet high in the Central Andes Mountains, the maca root has retained its enigmatic potency and has continued to be embraced by native populations for thousands of years.
