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 19, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine
Parkinson Disease is neurodegenerative disorder commonly associated with slow movement, tremors, stiffness and difficulty walking. A new study published in Neurology (Long-Term Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods and Prodromal Features of Parkinson Disease) found...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Apr 27, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine
Exercise reduces chances of dying by 31%! A new study (Move more, age well: prescribing physical activity for older adults) published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that exercise for seniors can (i) improve longevity, (ii) help prevent falls, (iii)...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Mar 10, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine, Strong Nerve Force
Melatonin regulates our sleep-wake cycles! Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain and is connected to the body’s circadian rhythm. It regulates our night and day cycles or sleep-wake cycles. Darkness triggers the body to make more...