Topic: Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dallas Clouatre, Ph.D., will be discussing PQQ- An Important Antioxidant for Cardiovascular Health and Cognitive Function. Dr. Clouatre earned his A.B. from Stanford University and his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley. A Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, he is a prominent industry consultant,…
This is the time of year when people start lining up at my door with burning eyes, stuffy noses and sneezing attacks. For some of these people, things get more serious with sinus infections, respiratory infections and asthma. Spring brings us the nice weather we all like to enjoy, but with it comes the pollen…
Topic: Eating and Supplementing for a Healthy Heart Special guest: Stuart Tomc has over 20 years of experience in the field of nutritional medicine. [hr] [hr]
A recent double blind placebo controlled study is pointing out new reasons to take probiotics. Besides supporting the health of your gut, immune system and skin, probiotics are now being implicated in the health of the cardiovascular system based on a study published in the Journal of Dairy Science. Thirty two men and women with…
Depression is a national epidemic. Millions of people suffer from this condition and we have been convinced it is like any other medical problem that can easily be addressed by going to your doctor and getting a prescription. A person’s mental emotional state is determined by a vast range of experiences, interactions and physiologic variables. …
As we age, our eyes are often one of the most commonly affected organs. Age-related vision loss is a common problem and poses significant issues in regards to maintaining our quality of life. Inability to drive, read or watch T.V. can all be significant problems. In addition, visual impairment can lead to increased rates of…
It is hard to look on any store shelves these days and not see something that is advertised as “gluten-free”. The FDA has even rolled out new standards requiring products labeled as gluten-free to meet certain criteria. The overwhelming demand by the public for gluten-free products is what prompted the agency to set the bar…
We have been told over and over again that the key to making positive changes in our diet is primarily related to making good choices and avoiding “bad foods”. But the “bad foods” taste so good, and in fact, food companies spend billions of dollars exploiting the physiology of our body so those junk foods…
Many people feel powerless against the impending chances of developing this devastating disease of the brain. Watching a loved one or friend experience this terrible disease is terrifying and there has been little shared from the medical community regarding how to reduce your chances of ending up with severe cognitive declines as we age. There…
Most of us are aware of the basic strategies touted for improving health. Increasing intake of healthy foods, exercising, smoking cessation and weight loss are some common examples, but there are some other health secrets on the cutting edge of research that you might not know about. Here is a list of the top 3…
For years salmon has been touted as a great health food and as a result its consumption in the United States has surged. 52 million Americans consume salmon once per month and 23 million Americans eat salmon once weekly. As of 2003 salmon had surpassed fish sticks as the third most commonly consumed fish product…
As discussed in part I of this article, physicians in 2013 are highly trained to address groups of disease with a prescription, rather than address the underlying causes of diseases through alternative, and, generally more affordable methods of healthcare. Focusing on the prevalence of acid reflux disease, and the effects of those medications used to…
