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Great Holiday Gift!

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Why Aren’t You Healed?” by Dr. Thomas Schell is a NEW book that overviews metaphysical science, the concept of self-control, alternative medicine philosophies including Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, reviewing concepts, approaches, and specific herbs along with their proper usage to help you regain control of your own health.  Dr. Schell expresses his thoughts, experiences, and opinions gathered over two decades to assist you in the growth of your understanding when it comes to health.

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Urinary Incontinence, Aging, and Intervening

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Cognitive and Mind Function; Looking at the Individual and Concepts

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Dry Skin, Aging, Winter, and Yin Concepts

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Swelling and Heaviness; Improving Dampness through Diet and Herbs

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Swelling and Heaviness; What Is Dampness and Impact on Your Health?

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Triphala; Your Digestive Microbiome, Leaky Gut, and Your Health

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Beetroot; Anxiety to Cardiovascular Health

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Medicinal Mushrooms; From Cancer to Vitality Restoration

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Yin, Yang, Mens’ and Women’s Health

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High Blood Pressure Management Options

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How Quickly Do Herbs Work?

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Lion’s Mane; Improving Brain and Nerve Health

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Intervening for Success

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Tribulus terrestris; Female Sexual Health and Satisfaction

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid); Impact on Health and Cancer

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Knowledge is the Key to Health

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Your Health and Supplements

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Anthocyanins, Bilberry, and Your Health

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Therapy Options for Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis

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Role of Inflammation in Arthritic and Rheumatic Conditions

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Biochemical Individuality and Impact on Health

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Prostate Health in Men and Herbs; Cancer to BPH

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Dehydration and Impact on Your Health

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Bump Up Your Fiber, Enhance Your Health Not Just Your Gut!

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Cardiovascular Health and Hawthorn Berry

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Settling Your Nerves and Stress

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Acetyl-Carnitine Rapid Option for Depression?

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COVID and Masks; The Beginning or the End?

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It’s All About Immunities, Baby!

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Recent Research

Spirulina Health Benefits

Spirulina in Health Care Management

Kulshreshtha, A., Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 2008, Vol. 9, No. 5

Radioprotective Effects of Curcumin & Prostate Cancer

A Pilot Clinical Trial of Radioprotective Effects of Curcumin Supplementation in Patients with Prostate Cancer
 
Abstract (Hejazi, J. et al. J Cancer Sci Ther, Volume 5(10) 320-324 (2013) – 320)
Background: Patients with prostate cancer who accede to radiation therapy usually experience several side effects and these toxicities are sometimes dose limiting. Some previous in vitro and in vivo studies have proposed a radioprotective role for curcumin, the yellow pigment of turmeric.

Curcumin Bioavailability

Comparative bioavailability of curcumin, turmeri and Biocurcumax (BCM-95®) in traditional vehicles using non-everted rat intestinal sac model

Abstract: (Shishu, Maheshwari, M., Journal of Functional Foods (2010), doi:10.1016/j.jff.2010.01.004)

The bioavailability of curcumin from turmeric, Biocurcumax and as plain curcumin wasinvestigated using conventional vehicles by a non-everted rat intestinal model.

Curcumin and Rheumatoid Arthritis

A Randomized, Pilot Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Curcumin in Patients with Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Abstract (Chandran B., Goel A., Phytothera. Res 2012) Curcumin is known to possess potent antiinflammatory and antiarthritic properties. This pilot clinical study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of curcumin alone, and in combination with diclofenac sodium in patients with active rheumatoid […]

What is Insulin Resistance?

Insulin resistance is a form of “pre” diabetes and is unfortunately very common in the horse as well as in humans. Insulin resistance or IR is a physiologic condition in which the cells in the body have a decreased response to insulin.

Insulin Resistance

Introduction:

Insulin resistance in the horse has been a problem plaguing private veterinary practitioners for years if not decades. The problem seems to be getting worse and more prevalent as time progresses, which raises issues and questions as to a possible husbandry or dietary problem that are contributing to the rise in caseloads.

Arthritis

Arthritis Arthritis is a debilitating condition resulting in lameness and potential loss of use for many horses. The exact cause of equine arthritis is unknown, however there are many pre-disposing factors that help to contribute to the condition.

Curcumin Research & Science

Curcumin and Inflammation Abstract – Pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) play a key role in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA). Once released, these cytokines are potent stimulators

ARTICLES

Preventative healthcare.  It is vitally important, but unfortunately something that most of us do not take advantage of in our daily lives.

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RESEARCH

Patients with prostate cancer who accede to radiation therapy usually experience several side effects and these toxicities are sometimes dose limiting.

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EDUCATION

According to the American Heart Association, 1 out of every 3 adults has high blood pressure, with statistics increasing with age...

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RESOURCES

Comparative bioavailability of curcumin, turmeri and Biocurcumax (BCM-95®) using non-everted rat intestinal sac model

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