Health

Q - What is brain inflammation and what effect does it have? A -According to NEWS.am: As mammals age, immune cells in the brain known as microglia, become chronically inflamed. In this state they produce chemicals known to impair cognitive and motor function. That’s one explanation...

Q - WHAT MAKES UP THE IMMUNE SYSTEM? A - The immune system consists of the thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow, tonsils, appendix and the Peyer’s patches of the intestines. This group of organs work together to keep harmful substances out of the body and destroy any that...

I have worked with Dr. Joyce for the past seventeen years, assisting her with creating nutritional blueprints based on blood test chemistries. It is with mixed emotions that I announce her passing—with sorrow because she will be missed, but with gratitude because she is now...

MY CHOLESTEROL IS LOW BUT MY TRIGLYCERIDES ARE HIGH . . . CAN THIS BE A PROBLEM FOR MY HEALTH? Elevated triglycerides are just as dangerous as high cholesterol. Most people do not understand the difference between cholesterol and triglycerides. The foods that cause the problem are...

Detoxification is growing increasingly popular and a good idea for preparing yourself for the wonderful holiday goodies coming up at the end of the month. The basic premise is that your body accumulates more toxins in the modern world than its natural detoxification system (your...

Q - HOW LIKELY AM I TO GET OVARIAN CANCER? A - It is the 4th leading cause of cancers deaths among women; more than 21,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the U.S. each year and more than 15,000 of these will die. BUT...