Restoring Gut Health – Interview with Dr. Carolyn Dean

1. What, exactly, is gut inflammation? Is there a way to formally test the body (blood work?) to determine whether someone has inflammation? In Medicine gut inflammation relates to Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, and they do biopsies to diagnose it. One blood test, CRP (C-reactive protein can be high in both, but higher in Crohn’s [...]

Sleep and Managing Stress

In this episode of Community Health Radio, we talk to Dr. Carolyn Dean an author and expert in the fields of sleep and stress management. Dr. Dean has appeared frequently on radio and TV shows as an expert guest and has authored 30 books. She also serves as the medical director for the Nutritional Magnesium [...]

Managing PMS

Interview with Sarrah Hallock – Holistic Nutritionist & Health Coach – by Toria Sheffield 1. Get Your Magnesium “I have seen particularly great results from simply increasing the amount of magnesium in your diet,” Hallock says. “Up to half of Americans are deficient in magnesium and don’t know it, yet this critical mineral is responsible [...]

Joint Health and Magnesium

The structure and composition of joint tissue is clearly important to maintain. Reinforcing cartilage with proper nutrients promotes the longevity of joints and in many ways prevents inflammation from occurring because one is less prone to injury. The idea is that healthy joints prevent unhealthy inflammatory response. However, as we age, collagen and hyaluronic acid [...]

Heart Health Myths Dispelled

Many commonly held beliefs about heart health are actually myths. With all the concern and information available, sometimes the facts can get muddled and misunderstandings can arise. Well-meaning internet stories have also created some myths about risk, prevention, and presentation of Cardiovascular Disease or CVD. This article will address some of the most common myths [...]

Magnesium Levels and Your Health

Hello and welcome. I am Dr. George Lundberg, and this is At Large at Medscape. How is your magnesium level? I bet you don’t know. You may not think much about it. How about your various patients’ magnesium levels? If you think calcium metabolism in health and disease is complicated, and I do, you ain’t [...]

Best Nutrients for Depression

Scientists have developed a new evidence-based scale that rates animal and plant-based foods that improve depressive symptoms. There is increasing evidence regarding the crucial role that diet plays in brain health, particularly in the areas of depression and dementia, said Drew Ramsey, MD. “The data are very clear that there’s a powerful prevention signal when [...]

Natural Anti Aging Beauty Secrets

Sun Protection “Incorporate sun protection into your beauty routine – particularly as the weather warms. Sun protection will keep your skin looking great year-round as UV rays are the primary source of skin damage like age spots, wrinkles, sunburn, and skin cancer. Sun protection is the #1 thing you can do for your skin. To [...]

Magnesium and Nutrition

Conventional dietary wisdom suggests that by following a ‘healthy diet’ you’ll get all the nutrients you need to lead a healthy life while greatly reducing the risk for chronic disease. That is, in essence true. In a perfect world you’d not only be getting the 45 or so nutrients you need everyday, but in amounts [...]

Energy Boosting Foods

Complex carbohydrates like sweet potatoes release glucose into your system more gradually than refined carbs (such as sugars and white grain products such as bread and rice) which leads to a steady supply of energy. As sweet potatoes are high in fiber they not only boost your energy, but can assist with weight loss too [...]