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Michael McIsaac, MS, MS, CSCS

Premenstrual Syndrome: Support With Turmeric

Curcumin is a polyphenol, which is found from the plant Curcuma longa. The colloquial name for curcumin is turmeric (Adahoun, Al-Akhras, Jaafar, & Bououdina, 2015). Over the past 50 years, considerable research has been performed on turmeric exploring its influence upon health, prevention of disease, as well as its therapeutic affects as an anti-tumor, anti-oxidant, […]

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PCOS and Inflammation: Management With Fat Loss

In this author’s last post, polycysctic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) was explored and its relationship to metabolic syndrome. The following will continue to explore PCOS and its relationship to low-grade chronic inflammation (LGCI) and obesity. Sirmans and Pate (2014) indicated that weight loss could help control PCOS (control inflammation). Of particular interest is the biochemical relationship […]

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PCOS and Metabolic Syndrome: Exploring the Connection and Providing Solutions

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder among women in which 10% of the population is affected within the United States (Reisner & Reisner, 2017). PCOS is often diagnosed among females between 20-40 years of age, and is a prominent cause of anovulatory (no oocytes released during menstruation) infertility. PCOS is characterized by enlarged […]

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Dysmenorrhea and Inflammation: Support With Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Dysmenorrhea is defined as painful menstruation and is characterized by two types: primary dysmenorrhea characterized by no disease (PD) and secondary dysmenorrhea (SD), which is characterized by diseased organs within the pelvic regions (Reisner & Reisner, 2017). The following sections will explore dysmenorrhea in greater detail, in addition to nutritional interventions to help attenuate pain […]

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Vitamin D Support for Breast Cancer

As was mentioned in my last post, genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors have been correlated to breast cancer and estrogen production. Said factors include: poor detoxification, environmental toxins (PCB’s, cadmium), genetic polymorphisms (specifically COMPT and CYP1B1) for breast cancer, a diet consisting of increased fat and protein and low fiber intake, lack of sleep, decreased […]

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Estrogen and Breast Cancer: Management With Exercise

Several factors (genetic, lifestyle, and environmental) have been linked with estrogen production; a hormone closely related to the growth and development of breast cancer. (Pizzorno & Katzinger, 2012). Thus, modulating such factors might help in controlling breast cancer proliferation (as part of a complete treatment). As a means of appreciating elements, which influence breast cancer […]

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Improving Sleep Quality With Amber Glasses

Flat screen televisions, smartphones, laptops, and Ipads are commonplace technologies in homes. However, the aforementioned devices emit a wavelength (< 550 nm) known as blue light. Such light, even with brief exposure, has been shown to hinder melatonin production; a key hormone responsible for causing and regulating sleep (Burkhart & Phelps, 2009). If blue light […]

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Plants: Improving Air Quality In Your Home

Poor indoor air quality is a chief cause of illness for individuals (Williams, 2012). Buildings are generally tightly sealed designed to conserve energy. However, contaminants from paint, carpets, and other building materials become trapped and circulate causing symptoms such as headaches, sore throat, and respiratory problems (Williams, 2012). Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are common indoor air pollutants […]

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Iron Deficiency Anemia in Infants

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a leading cause of both infant morbidity and mortality worldwide (Zlotkin, 2003). Moreover, children moderately deficient in iron consumption may not only momentarily experience symptoms such as depressed mental and motor development; it may be irreversible (Zlotkin, 2003). Such a situation demands a preventative paradigm rather that reactive approach. The […]

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