Highlights: -Research involving lab mice shows a fasting-mimicking diet not only can help your pancreas regenerate itself, but it can also reverse diabetes symptoms -Other animal studies suggest restricting calories to a six-hour window can significantly reduce levels of a particular mutant protein known to play a role in Huntington’s disease -Fasting has been shown […]

Despite popular misconceptions gluten is only the tip of a very large iceberg. There are actually 23,788 distinct proteins that have been identified in wheat, any one of which could incite a negative immune reaction in the body. Most folks don’t realize that when we are talking about health problems associated with wheat, or gluten, […]

The rich, creamy texture of avocado is enjoyed all around the world whether it be in guacamole, sandwiches, or morning smoothies. But avocados are also rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that can protect against heart disease and cancer and lower the risk of depression. With high water and fiber content, avocados also play a […]

Highlights: -Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in your body and is involved in more than 600 different biochemical reactions. Research suggests even subclinical deficiency can jeopardize your heart health -A lack of magnesium will impede your cellular metabolic function and deteriorate mitochondrial function, and magnesium deficiency has been identified as the greatest predictor […]

All age-related neurodegenerative conditions appear in conjunction with rising levels of chronic inflammation. The immune system runs awry with age, and while the immune cells of the central nervous system are significantly different in type and character from those of the rest of the body, inflammation is still a major consequence of age-related immune failure. […]