by Julie Wood | Jul 24, 2022 | Drugs and Supplements
Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is becoming a popular supplement. It is both water and fat soluble. ALA helps push glucose into muscle cells and connective tissues instead of letting it turn into fat. It does this by protecting the membrane around cells. Alpha-lipoic acid is...
by Julie Wood | Jul 24, 2022 | Healthy Living
It is sad to thing of how many deaths in this country can be prevented. An article published in the Journal of Public Library of Science Medicine, estimates nearly 2 million deaths each year in the United States are due to preventable and modifiable risk factors....
by Julie Wood | Jul 24, 2022 | Drugs and Supplements
ACETYL L-CARNITINE or ALC is an amino acid made from L-carnitine. It helps the body turn fat into energy by moving fatty acids into the mitochondria of cells. The acetyl group that is part of the acetyl-L-carnitine contributes to production of the neurotransmitter...
by Julie Wood | Jul 24, 2022 | Diabetes, Healthy Living
‘Brush your teeth’. These words echo in our minds as a reminder from our parents of the importance of oral health. Our entire GI track is full of natural bacteria needed to breakdown food for absorption and other processes, many of which are not yet fully...
by Julie Wood | Jul 24, 2022 | Everything Else
Homocysteine is an amino acid produced in the body during metabolism of a common dietary amino acid called methionine. The B vitamins, particularly B2 (riboflavin), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folate) and B12 (cobalamin) help break down homocysteine into beneficial amino...
by Julie Wood | Jul 24, 2022 | Healthy Living
FATTY LIVER What Is Fatty Liver Disease? Fatty liver is a condition in which excess fat is stored in the liver. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) currently affects 25% of people in the US. Over time, the disease can progress to NASH or non-alcoholic...
by Julie Wood | Jul 22, 2022 | Diabetes
Diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound on the foot. Ulcers can occur in up to 15% of UNCONTROLLED diabetes. The most common location is the bottom of the feet. Uncontrolled diabetes is the leading cause of nontraumatic lower extremity amputations in the United...
by Julie Wood | May 22, 2022 | Drugs and Supplements
Medications are very important to help with various problems. For many, taking medications is a daily part of life and can become so routine that caution is no longer considered. But did you know that medications are one of the leading causes of death in this...
by Julie Wood | May 22, 2022 | Drugs and Supplements
For years, aspirin was recommended to prevent cardiovascular disease such as heart attack or stroke. Scientists now see little benefit for most healthy people. The US Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF) recently updated the recommendations for low-dose (81 mg)...
by Julie Wood | May 4, 2022 | Healthy Living
According to research published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, more than 86% of us are using too much salt. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends less than 2300 milligrams (mg) per day or about 1...
