Children’s Essential Nutrients: An Unmet Need and the Role of Dietary Supplements The National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) is a federal program that began in the early 1960s and has been continuously running since 1999. The purpose of NHANES is to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the […]
Confused by Drug-Nutrient Interactions? A New Tool Solves Common Practical Problems Written by Kelly C. Heim, Ph.D. Drug-nutrient interactions comprise a critical area of integrative medical practice. A drug-nutrient interaction occurs when a nutrient changes how the body absorbs, processes or responds to a medication. We’re also talking about herbs and nutraceuticals (not nutrients per […]
Toward a Mitochondrial “Picture of Health”: Simple Ways to Promote Cellular Energy Production By Kelly C. Heim, Ph.D.* Energy drives all of our daily physical and mental activities. Inside most of our 100 trillion cells, energy is made in mitochondria—tiny organelles that contain specialized enzymes and other protein machinery that takes the air we breathe […]
Four Lifestyle Factors for Healthy Testosterone Testosterone is the primary male reproductive hormone and low levels can affect the health and well-being of men at all ages. Symptoms of low testosterone can include changes in body composition, decreased libido and bone density, lower levels of energy, and even changes in mood and sleep. Thankfully, four […]
Nutritional and Lifestyle Interventions for Positive Mood: A Quick Guide for Providers “How are you feeling?” It’s a question we’re asked almost every day, and according to the statistics, many of us are not feeling so well. In the United States more than 50% of Americans will need support for their mental health at some […]
Nutritional Support for Athletic Recovery As a healthcare practitioner, it’s essential to recognize the significance of athletic recovery for your patients. Whether they are professional athletes or just enjoy exercising regularly, recovery plays a critical role in their overall health and performance. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the importance of athletic recovery and provide […]
Four Underlying Factors for Quality Sleep We all know how important sleep is. It plays a central role in our health, emotional well-being and performance at work or school. Yet so many people experience occasional sleeplessness. Did you know that 43% of adults report that stress has caused them to lose sleep in the last […]
Supporting AMPK Activation for Metabolic Health: A Practical Guide By Kelly C. Heim, Ph.D. This article offers insight into metabolic health and how to support AMPK activation. Exercise regularly. Reduce calorie intake. Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Sound familiar? This well-worn advice is older than most of our readership, but the […]
Are Multivitamins Really That Important? Written by Chris Oswald, DC, CNS* This article offers an up-to-date overview on multivitamins and if it is beneficial to take this supplement. A healthy diet consisting of a variety of foods can be quite beneficial to your health. If you are not eating enough fruits, veggies, beans (legumes), whole […]
N-Acetyl-Cysteine and Glycine Co-Supplementation Supports Mitochondrial, Metabolic and Physical Function in Older Adults‡ Emerging evidence points to one of the body’s chief antioxidants—glutathione— as a modifiable target for supporting mitochondrial function, reducing oxidative stress and maintaining physical function in older adults.‡ Glutathione (GSH) is an abundant and essential antioxidant in nearly every cell of the […]
The Renewable Energy Within: Remodeling Mitochondrial Networks through Diet and Lifestyle Strategies Webinar: “The Renewable Energy Within: Remodeling Mitochondrial Networks through Diet & Lifestyle Strategies” with Dr. Kelly Heim, Ph.D. VIEW THE WEBINAR This blog explains the process and importance of mitochondrial health and the various supplemental process to support cellular energy. Throughout a typical […]
A Three-Step Approach to Immune System Balance: Addressing Self-Tissue Response Associated material: PureResponse Exclusive, PureResponse Brochure THE IMMUNE SYSTEM: THE FIRST STOP FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE The more we learn about immunology, the more we realize that practically all the patterns seen commonly in a functional medicine practice have a fundamentally immunological basis. Sam Yanuck, DC, […]
