Worldwide difference between healthspan and lifespan • Healthspan: the length of time a person is healthy. • Lifespan: the length of time a person lives. • The United Nations reports the world’s lifespan is approximately 73 years. • Healthspanis approximately 64 years. • The estimated gap between living a healthy life and living with a … Read more
It is always wonderful to read about advances in medicine. Especially when this involves doctors acknowledging the importance of nutrition for our health. For decades doctors have, and many still do, claim that “you can eat what you want” or “diet makes no difference” to your health. Perhaps this is due to the fact that … Read more
“Studies reveal healthy mitochondria are central for optimal cardiovascular health, and scientists are now focusing on the link between mitochondrial dysfunction, ubiquinol depletion and cardiovascular health problems, including cholesterol and endothelial function” explains Dr Ross Walker, Preventative Cardiologist, Australia Article source: https://www.biospectrumasia.com/analysis/30/23622/are-we-missing-the-beat-when-tackling-rising-rates-of-heart-conditions.html Before you take any supplements, I strongly recommend being assessed by a qualified … Read more
Further to previous article on this topic – https://truemedicine.com.au/tips/pesticides-linked-to-parkinsons-disease/ – I am pleased to share a report provided by www.drugwatch.com Paraquat Paraquat, also known as Gramoxone, is one of the most commonly used herbicides in the world. Commercial farmers use it to kill weeds and grasses. Because Paraquat is highly toxic and can lead to … Read more
Optimum nutrition is the foundation for optimum health according to Bradley McEwen, PhD, MHSc(Hum Nutr), BHSc, Naturopath and Senior Lecturer at Southern Cross University. Fruit and vegetables are extremely important for a healthy lifestyle as sources of nutrients for optimal health. Fruit and vegetables are important in the reduction of disease risk. These disease risks … Read more
Respiratory infection rates and prognosis are associated with several risk factors. Pre-existing respiratory weakness due to heavy metal exposure, particularly from smoking and air pollution, are noteworthy. These two factors (among several) both increase disease risk independently as well as provide avenues by which heavy metals enter the body. In the face of heavy metal burden, … Read more
We’ve all wondered if the plastic in our environment reaches our unborn babies in the womb and now, for the first time, scientists have actually found small plastic fragments in the human placenta.1 Plastic, in its many forms, is very useful and not likely to disappear off the shelves anytime soon. So limiting exposure, especially … Read more
Question: Does calcium supplementation increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)? How do we prescribe calcium safely in those with cardiovascular disease who still need it for supporting bone health? Answer: Not all evidence points to an increased risk in CVD, and a large body of evidence including a large cohort study of postmenopausal women showed … Read more
“Leaky gut” or gut permeability The recent explosion of research into the gut microbiome and overall gastrointestinal function has allowed great insight into the impact of gut health on systemic disease. Researchers acknowledge that interactions between the microbiome, gastrointestinal barrier integrity and immune system are integral to development of many chronic inflammatory diseases. “Leaky gut” … Read more
The varied biological role of cholesterol Cholesterol is considered so critical to cellular functioning that it can be directly synthesised by each cell in the body. Biologically, it has numerous and complex roles which includes; regulation of membrane fluidity; participating in signal transduction, intracellular transport and nerve conduction; and acting as a precursor molecule for … Read more
