Last month, Richard Passwater, Jr. and I discussed the relationship between healthy skin and overall health, including bones. We also discussed the reasons why our preferred form of silicon for supplementation is choline-stabilized-orthosilicic acid (ch-OSA). [caption id="attachment_75360" align="alignright" width="231"] Richard Passwater, Jr.[/caption] Richard Passwater, Jr. has been involved with silicon...
In my 1983 book on trace minerals, I focused on silicon and artery health (1). In atherosclerosis, the concentration of silicon in the aortic wall decreases and this decrease precedes the appearance of fat and cholesterol deposits. Silicon, in the form of orthosilicic acid (OSA), stimulates the production of glycosaminoglycans...
Note: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author (s) and contributor (s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher and editors of WholeFoods Magazine. Information in this interview is intended for educational and scientific purposes only. It is not intended as medical or nutritional...
Note: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and contributor(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher and editors of WholeFoods Magazine. Information in this interview is intended for educational and scientific purposes only. It is not intended as medical or nutritional advice for the treatment...
As I mentioned last month, Pueraria mirifica is amazingly beneficial in so many ways. In October 2016, we discussed the clinical studies with Dr. Christian Northrup showing that P. mirifica is not only better than the leading pharmaceutical for treating menopausal symptoms, but it is also safer. In November 2016,...
Pueraria mirifica is amazingly beneficial in so many ways. In October 2016, we discussed the clinical studies with Dr. Christian Northrup showing that P. mirifica is not only better than the leading pharmaceutical for treating menopausal symptoms, but it is also safer. In November 2016, we discussed with Dr. Margaret...
The stream of clinical studies continues to reveal more amazing health benefits of Pycnogenol®. The research on Pycnogenol® grows more exciting every year as its recognized versatility expands. Decades ago, we referred to Pycnogenol® as being a “Polypill” or “Poly-nutrient” because of its many health benefits in reducing the risk...
Last month we discussed the latest research on the omega-6 fat linoleic acid with Dr. William Harris. Now we will look at the completed dietary fat picture and at the latest research on balancing omega-6 fats with optimal amounts of omega-3 fat. Dr. Harris has published his research on both...
Sometimes nutrition “wisdom” changes as more research adds clarification. Recent studies have clarified the role of the essential fatty acid linoleic acid and heart disease. Some nutritionists will have to adjust their thinking and others will be able to say, “Told you so.” [caption id="attachment_69144" align="alignright" width="136"] Dr. William S.
Knowledge of the health benefits of cannabinoids appears to be spreading to the general population and many people are asking how cannabinoids work to benefit health. The short answer is that cannabinoids act through the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) to modulate the activity of many organs. If the biological action of...
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