Three Top Inflammation Foods

Based on functional medicine principles and the research on modern dietary patterns versus ancestral health, the three most common and dangerous inflammatory foods in America today have a COMMON THREAD

Cognitive Decline: Subtle Symptoms Often Dismissed (But Shouldn’t Be)

Cognitive Decline: Subtle “Innocent” Symptoms Often Dismissed (But Shouldn’t Be)

Petition Filed with FDA to Approve Xylitol as Active Ingredient in Dental Hygiene Products

The American Dental Hygienist Association (ADHA) in conjunction with Xlear, a leader in hygiene products, filed a citizen petition with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) urging the FDA to formally recognize xylitol as an approved Over-the-Counter (OTC) active ingredient in dental hygiene products, including toothpaste, rinses, gels, mouthwashes, gums, and lozenges.

The “Dirty Dozen” List of Hormone – Disrupting Chemicals

You’re probably familiar with the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) Dirty Dozen list of the most pesticide-laden fruits and veggies and how to avoid them. Our hormonal system is especially vulnerable to the negative impact of pesticides.

Flaxseed and Lignans

Lignans are a type of phytoestrogen – naturally occurring plant compounds that have a chemical structure similar to the human hormone estrogen, though much weaker. They’re classified as polyphenolic compounds and are found in various plant foods, but flaxseeds contain exceptionally high concentrations.