by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Aug 8, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine
What is lithium Lithium is an alkali metal, as is sodium, potassium and magnesium. Lithium is easily absorbed by plants and as such is found in low level amounts in plants and animals. Lithium has a similar ion structure as sodium. Mechanisms that transport...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Aug 4, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine
What is core body temperature A person’s core body temperature, like heart rate, blood pressure and oxygenation, is a vital parameter to assess individual health. A healthy individual will have a core body temperature of 98.6 +/- 0.9°F (37 +/- 0.5°C), the...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Aug 1, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine
What is Infrared light? Infrared sunlight is a crucial component of the solar spectrum that offers various health benefits, including improved cellular function and enhanced well-being. Here are some interesting facts about infrared light from the sun. Infrared is...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Jul 9, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine
An astounding 700% increase in dry Age-related Macular Degeneration from Instant Coffee A recent study (Analyses Support Causal Relationships Between Instant Coffee and Age-Related Macular Degeneration} published by Food Science & Nutrition found that consuming...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Jul 5, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine
What is Ferritin? Ferritin is a protein that stores iron and is crucial for maintaining healthy iron levels in your blood. Ferritin to some extent acts as a buffer to regulate healthy iron levels. Ferritin is found in most tissues. Ferritin serves to store iron in a...
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...
