burn-out and salivary cortisol hormone

New research coming from Montreal is confirming what Naturopathic Doctors have been doing for a long time…. http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopStories/20120210/burnout-spit-blood-test-120211/ Cortisol, the hormone responsible for coping to stress, in normal conditions is lowest in the evening and peaks in the morning. People under chronic mental stress, or who are exposed to other physical stressors that affects melatonin [...]

research for this vitamin points to stronger bones

Studies on the use of vitamin K for the prevention and treatment of osteoperosis are conflicting. However, there has been some pretty good evidence to support the use of vitamin K2 (menaquinone-4 or 7, or MK-4 or MK-7) in conjunction with vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium for the prevention of hip fractures and to help [...]

new study on statin medications

Statin medications, commonly known as Crestor and Lipitor, are used to reduce cholesterol. It is known that these medications may cause liver failure and a more serious complication affecting the kidneys called Rhabdomyolysis – whereby extreme muscle pain and destruction occurs. They are also known to reduce CoQ10 levels, an important co-enzyme (helps an enzyme) [...]

happy equinox it’s fall!!

Today is the equinox and tomorrow is the full moon, how transient! I think we could all use a little dance in the moonlight… In preparing for this year’s autumn, be inspired by color. Find your nearest fresh food market and stock up. Go apple picking and make apple pie. mmm… with cinnamon, pecans, and [...]

Why is cinnamon so good?

Cinnamon is the spice of  life. It is a natural treatment for lowering fasting blood glucose and minimizing secondary complications of type 2 diabetes. It sensitizes insulin for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. It has anti-angiogenesis properties in cancer growth. It stimulates the circulatory system, improving cognition and depression. In chinese medicine, it is a [...]