by Razi Ann Berry | Oct 11, 2024 | Naturopathic News
People in small towns in California participated in an air sampling study to determine their level of pesticide exposure. The 31 adults and 11 school kids wore backpacks that collected samples of the air they were breathing. Levels of banned pesticides were detected...
by Razi Ann Berry | Oct 10, 2024 | Naturopathic News
Breastfeeding is critical in shaping an infant’s gut microbiota, directly impacting long-term respiratory and immune health. Breastfed infants develop a more diverse microbiome, particularly in beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus. These...
by Razi Ann Berry | Oct 9, 2024 | Naturopathic News
We want to eat healthier, but what diet is best for us individually? Our urine may help determine the answer. Urinary metabolic phenotyping has been tested as a more accurate way–as opposed to self-reporting–to learn what a body needs to eat to stay healthy. What’s...
by Razi Ann Berry | Oct 3, 2024 | Naturopathic News
Blackcurrant supplementation has emerged as a promising strategy for preventing bone loss in postmenopausal women. A study highlights that anthocyanins, compounds found in blackcurrants and other berries, have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that reduce...
by Razi Ann Berry | Oct 2, 2024 | Naturopathic News
Exposure to environmental metals has been shown to significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). A large-scale study involving over 6,500 participants revealed that chronic, low-level exposure to these metals is associated with higher rates of heart...
