Aging Gracefully: Harnessing NAD+ for Healthy Aging Table of Contents 1.Introduction 2.Definition and Mechanisms of NAD+ 3.The Making of NAD+ 4.NAD+ and Implications for Health and Aging 5.Approaches to Restore NAD+ 6.Nutrient Solutions to Restore NAD+ and Cellular Health 7.Pure Encapsulations Nutrient Solutions 8.Summary 9.Resources Introduction In the intricate world of cellular metabolism, one […]
Age-Related Muscle Loss: A Genetic Exploration & Strategies to Support Healthy Muscle Mass Watch the Webinar View webinar library Age-Related Muscle Loss: A Genetic Exploration & Strategies to Support Healthy Muscle Mass Presented by: Penny Kendall-Reed, N.D.+ Healthy adults can lose up to 8% of muscle mass every decade after the age of 30.1 […]
Think Ahead: Cognitive Wellness Today for Tomorrow Table of Contents 1. Age-Related Changes in the Brain 2. Oxidative Stress and Brain Health 3. Antioxidant Intake and Cognitive Function 4. Nutrient Solutions for Cognitive Function 5. Pure Encapsulations® Nutrient Solutions for Cognitive Function 6. Summary 7. Resources Introduction As we age, supporting brain health and […]
Putting Pep in Their Step: Supporting Patients with Age-Related Muscle Decline Table of Contents 1. Prevalence and Symptoms of Age-Related Muscle Decline 2. The Mitochondria’s Role in Muscle Health 3. Exercise and Nutrition Interventions for Age-Related Muscle Decline 4. Nutrients to Support Age-Related Muscle Decline 5. Pure Encapsulations Nutrient Solutions 6. Summary 7. Resources […]
Supporting Menopausal Comfort and Healthy Aging: Expert Advice from an Integrative OBGYN TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Symptoms of Menopause 2. What Is Going On During Menopause? 3. What Most Practitioners Miss When Supporting Menopause Symptoms 4. Four Steps to Supporting Menopause and Healthy Aging 5. Resources SYMPTOMS OF MENOPAUSE Menopause is a natural part of […]
Thyroid Health: Looking Beyond TSH and T4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Thyroid Health: Functions and Common Symptoms 2. Thyroid Hormone Metabolism: Looking at the Whole Pathway 3. Inhibitors of T4 to T3 Conversion 4. Looking Beyond TSH and T4 3.1. Free T3 and Free T4 3.2. Reverse T3 3.3. Thyroid Antibodies 3.4. Adrenal Panel 5. […]
Moving the Needle with PMS: Three Areas to Focus On TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Symptoms and Prevalence of PMS 2. Potential Hormone Fluctuations Seen in PMS 3. Underlying Contributors to PMS 3.1. Stress 3.2. Blood Sugar Regulation 3.3. Gut Health 4. Assessments for PMS 5. Nutrition and Lifestyle Support for PMS‡ 5.1. Diet 5.2. Exercise […]
Nutrient Solutions to Complement the 5R Protocol: A Comprehensive Approach to Maintaining Gut Health The Institute for Functional Medicine developed the 5R Program, a framework for addressing leaky gut and other gastrointestinal concerns. This program focuses on five areas of health that can be individualized based on a patient’s unique symptoms and health needs: Remove, […]
Is It a Leaky Gut? Defining What Lurks Beneath a Patient’s Symptoms TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. The First Line of Defense 2. Structure and Function of the Intestinal Barrier 3.1. The Chemical Barrier 3.2. The Physical Barrier 3.3. The Immune Barrier 3. What Can Go Wrong? 4. Underlying Causes of a Leaky Gut 5. Potential […]
Extinguishing the Flames: Putting Out the Fire of Occasional Heartburn TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction: The Upper Digestive Tract and Symptoms of Occasional Heartburn 2. Lifestyle Factors Contributing to Occasional Heartburn 2.1. Stress and Mood Concerns 2.2. Medications 2.3. Excess Weight 2.4. Smoking 2.5. Diet 3. Underlying Causes of Occasional Heartburn 3.1. Low Stomach Acid […]
Unraveling the Complexity of Functional GI Concerns: Understanding Types, Causes and Solutions TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Symptoms, Prevalence, and Subtypes of Functional GI Concerns 2. Underlying Causes of Functional GI Concerns 2.1. Food Sensitivity/Leaky Gut 2.2. Microbial Balance in the GI Tract 2.3. Spoiled Food 2.4. Mast Cell Activation 2.5. Low Stomach Acid and Digestive […]
Supporting Your Gut Health: The Essential Guide to Gut Supplements‡ Written by Heidi Harris, RD-N, CD-N, LD-N What You’ll Learn: We discuss the different nutrients and probiotics that build and promote a natural and healthy gut. In this blog, we will briefly outline the supplements needed to help support healthy GI function, microbiome health and […]
