Infertility can be defined as the inability to conceive a child within a 12-month timeframe, affecting men and women equally.1 Said condition affects approximately 12% of the American population, or 7.3 million people, and has influenced a precipitous decline in fertility rate.1(763) As a means of exploring natural interventions to improve fertility, the following will […]
Read MoreRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized as a multisystem inflammatory condition, which affects 1% of the population.1 The condition is further complicated by co-morbid diseases which includes cognitive dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, fatigue, and depression.1(1)2 As an aggregate, such illnesses can systematically diminish an individual’s health and quality of life. Thus, it is imperative to consider interventions, […]
Read MoreParkinson’s disease (PD), as mentioned in this author’s previous posts, is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder where neurons that make the neurotransmitter dopamine, responsible for human movement, are destroyed.1,2Such a multisystem disorder, by necessity, requires a multifaceted approach in managing its underlying causes and physical manifestations. One particularly appealing low-risk and low-cost intervention is […]
Read MoreThe World Alzheimer Report (2016) stated that approximately 47 million people suffer with dementia, worldwide.1 Furthermore, said statistic was predicted to increase in excess of 131 million by the year 2050, while the population of individuals aged 65 and older continue to rise across the world.1(1) In this author’s previous posts, nutritional and sleep hygiene interventions […]
Read MoreIn this author’s most recent posts, interventions to include reduction of refined carbohydrate consumption, reduced vegetable oil intake (i.e., omega-6 rich sources), increased omega-3 consumption, and possible use of magnesium supplementation were considered as methods of optimizing blood glucose levels and reducing insulin resistance. In the following sections, this author would like to explore the […]
Read MoreSedentary behavior and a general overconsumption of calories, especially from processed foods, are primary drivers for overweight/obesity.1,2 Such changes can be identified and tracked by implementing a measure known as body mass index (BMI); a metric relating weight (kilograms) divided by height (metres2) to normative values.3 Other biomarkers that provide meaningful insight into an individual’s […]
Read MoreDiabetes mellitus is both a progressive and chronic disease in which there exists an inability to effectively and efficiently metabolize fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Ultimately, such a condition leads to hyperglycemia, or elevated blood glucose levels, and eventually type 2 diabetes (T2D). Several posts have been written by this author regarding sleep/nutritional/supplemental interventions and their […]
Read MoreChronic constipation has an estimated prevalence rate of 14% and tends to be twice as more frequent amongst females than males.1 Constipation can be characterized by less than 3 defecations per week, recurrent abdominal pain for a minimum of 3 days per month within a 12-week period, straining while defecating, incomplete evacuation, and lumpy/hard stools.2 […]
Read MoreMotivational interviewing (MI) insists that the interviewer, and the client’s social network, provide empathy and emotional support during stages of behavioural change.1 However, although social support is viewed as beneficial, the delivery of such support is often ineffective. As such, the following will explore constituents of effective emotional support and solutions to improve the same. […]
Read MoreObesity is an epidemic estimated to effect more than one third (36%) of adults in the United States.1One driver behind such an epidemic is the chronic overconsumption of food. In this author’s last post, cognitive and behavioral recommendations were briefly explored to facilitate liberation from conditioned hypereating (CH) and consumption of ultra-processed food and drinks […]
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