Nutritional Institute

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In the 1980’s, researchers first began noticing the native Inuit (Eskimo) populations of Greenland and Alaska had a very low occurrence of heart disease despite a very high-fat diet. The researchers discovered the oils in the deepwater…

The gastrointestinal system is a complex network of organs and glands that extract nutrients and water from food we eat so the body can use it. Chemical digestion is a series of complex chemical reactions that break down…

Do you ever think about what goes into your body each day? You should. One of the keys to feeling good and being healthy is eating nutritious food and making sure our gastrointestinal (GI) tract has…

Approximately 44 million American women and men aged 50 and older have osteoporosis (severe bone loss) or osteopenia (mild bone loss), with women being affected about twice as often as men. What are the risk factors for osteoporosis?…

The benefits of Coenzyme Q10 have become increasingly well-known. This important nutrient has been shown in clinical trials to improve heart function, reduce the side effects of certain drugs used to treat cancer, and slow the progression of serious brain diseases such as Parkinson’s disease. Now research has opened a new chapter

According to the American Pain Foundation (APF), the presence of pain is a national healthcare crisis. More than 50 million Americans are suffering from chronic headaches, back pain, muscle strain, and arthritis, as well as pain from chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, lupus, fibromyalgia, and multiple sclerosis. What’s so frustrating about this suffering, is that since 1987 we have been conducting an incredible amount of research into how pain affects our bodies. The results have proven…

We know that high cholesterol levels increase our risk for heart attacks and strokes, and that lowering our cholesterol will reduce this risk and keep our hearts and blood vessels healthy. We’ve also learned that diet, weight loss, and exercise will all help us in our quest to improve our cholesterol profile. However, there are still some misconceptions about cholesterol…

This is a fast paced world. We are all busy; living our full lives, burning the candle at both ends. We all get tired. We all get sick from time to time and maybe even depressed. But the illness called chronic fatigue syndrome is not like the normal ups and downs that we experience in everyday life…

Hair spray. Lawn fertilizers. Food preservatives. Dry cleaning. Flea repellent on our pets. We depend on these products to keep our hair stylish, our grass green, our food fresh, our clothes clean, and our pets healthy. According to organizations devoted to protecting the environment…

Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis in the U.S., according to the Arthritis Foundation. One-third of all American adults have X-ray evidence of osteoarthritis of the hand, foot, knee, or hip…That is why many believe glucosamine sulfate (GS) and chondroitin sulfate (CS) are preferable to pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications in osteoarthritis treatment: they actually improve…

Do you always seem to get at least one horrible cold each year? Do you dread fall and winter, knowing you will spend most of time feeling downright miserable? Well, take heart – you are not doomed to get sick. There are ways to prevent the flu. And there are many ways to prevent colds. In fact…

This is a tale of three discoveries. One transpired deep in the rainforests of Peru. Another happened high in the mountains of Japan. And the third discovery occurred in a university on the East Coast of the United States. In this issue of Integrative Interventions, we will learn about these three important natural discoveries: namely, POA cat’s claw root, maitake mushrooms, and IP-6 with inositol.We will discover for ourselves how these all-natural supplements…

Milk Thistle is actually the most researched and best understood of all the medicinal herbs. In fact, study after study has confirmed the most significant property of Milk Thistle: namely, the ability to protect and actually rejuvenate the liver. And, while we know for certain Milk Thistle has been used medicinally to heal the liver since the middle of the first century, it wasn’t until the late 20th century that scientists understood how…

Perhaps no other disease is as closely linked to nutrition as diabetes. Not only does nutrition play a role in its development, nutrition is also one of the disease’s most powerful treatments. They found that many vitamins, such as vitamin C and the B vitamins, minerals such as chromium, as well as herbs like Gymnema sylvestre, can…

Research has shown that the same processes that cause lack of energy can rob us of sleep, saddle us with excess weight, disrupt our hormonal balance, and create significant amounts of stress in our daily lives.1 Chronic stress can dramatically contribute to fatigue, sleep disorders, irritability, and anxiety. In this issue, I discuss the 3-step process…

If you suffer from migraine headaches, you know how painful and disruptive they can be. However, many of the prescription medications commonly used to prevent migraines can also cause troubling side effects including: weight gain, dizziness, low blood pressure, decreased sex drive, dry mouth, nausea, and insomnia. However, there is very good news regarding migraine prevention. Standardized Butterbur Extract, an all-natural nutritional supplement, can effectively…

Ounce for ounce, you can’t find a more breast cancer protective plant…

Even as adults, all of us can recall a child from our long ago school days who simply could not pay attention and disrupted the whole class. In this issue of Integrative Interventions,we will talk about supplemental nutrients that help children concentrate on school activities and enjoy extracurricular activities and events…

So far, Green Drink Mixes (GDMs) have enjoyed a fairly narrow niche of fans. Those who like them, cite the incredible ounce-for-ounce nutritional value GDMs can provide, the convenience, and the feeling they are doing something superior for their health when they drink one of these products. Q. Why are GDMs so popular?…

Some people think getting older often means getting slower. It’s true that as we age, we may find we can’t walk quite as fast, climb as many flights of stairs, or play sports as hard as we could when we were twenty. In fact, groundbreaking and ongoing research has discovered that specific herbs and vitamins, particularly…

While we know eating whole grains and fiber is good for us, most of us don’t get enough. Adults in America today manage to only eat about 15 grams of fiber each day, just half the recommended amount.1 However, in a world full of highly processed foods, it can be difficult to get the fiber we need. Some exciting new fiber supplements provide a significant amount of healthy…

Because there are so many prescription and over-the-counter heartburn medicines to choose from today, a person could easily think all Americans suffer from it. The good news is, a natural product that relieves heartburn pain is now available…

As a medicine hunter, I have discovered effective plants and herbs all over the planet that really do improve orgasms in women and erections in men. Now it’s your turn. I’m going to teach you how to enhance your sexuality and introduce you to an entire arsenal of libido lifting plants to help make sex fun, vibrant, and satisfying for both you and your partner…

Of course, you don’t have to wait until retirement to start planning for a longer, more vibrant life. The best way to ensure happier and longer years ahead is to start young. And, some of the most impressive findings have shown that using nutritional supplements can help—…