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...

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 temperature...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 attrition...

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...

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...

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...

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)...