by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Jun 15, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine
Here are some reasons why sleeping in total darkness provides the best sleep: Melatonin Production. Melatonin is a hormone that regulates our sleep-wake cycles and is produced at night and best produced during total darkness. Key Melatonin Functions. Melatonin helps...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Jun 14, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine
Vitamin D may help Telomeres shrink less over time A new study published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Vitamin D3 supplementation and leukocyte telomere length) found “4-years of supplementation with 2000 IU/day vitamin D3 reduced telomere...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Jun 1, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine
Increasing levels and types of synthetic chemicals in our food A new study published in Nature Medicine (Health impacts of exposure to synthetic chemicals in food) explores the health impacts of our wide exposure to synthetic chemicals in our food. Awareness of...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | May 25, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine
Direct exposure to sunlight is healthy Being outdoors, especially being active outdoors, helps us be healthier as we are exposed to sunlight. Sunlight (i) is the key to Vitamin D production, (ii) helps improve sleep, (iii) builds stronger bones, and (iv) helps manage...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | May 22, 2025 | article, Mother, Children health
Poor diet, accumulation of environmental toxins, insufficient physical activity, chronic stress, and overmedicalization are the leading causes The Human and Health Services announced the Make American Healthy Again Commission Report (MAHA Commission Unveils Landmark...
