Neem: An Understudied Panacea
Neem, or botanically: Azadirachta indica, is a tree that is part of the mahogany family, Meliacaea. It is one of the most effective and relied upon pesticides in organic farming around the world, and it is a medicine that has been administered for thousands of years. Despite this, the research into this herb is lacking, […]
Gymnema: More than just the Sugar Destroyer!
Throughout India and Pakistan, there grows a relatively nondistinctive woody vine with simple oval leaves that blend in with any other green plant that it is climbing on. However, what this plant lacks in showmanship is quickly overshadowed by the fact that it has one of the most unique phytochemical actions known in the botanical […]
Give Your Immune System a Yoga Boost!
The idea that yoga can have a positive effect on your immune system is not ancient folklore, it’s science. The immune system is a network of glands, nodes, and organs that work to protect the body from “germs” (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other pathogens). However, a constant supply of energy and specific nutrients are needed […]
Radical Acceptance – Embracing Life
We find ourselves in unchartered territory again. The sudden lockdowns coupled with the uncertainty about when our lives will return to normal can result in ongoing anxiety. We face pain and challenges in life but how do we stop these from becoming suffering? Radical Acceptance can be a powerful ally to help us achieve this […]
Spring Recipes
Spring Recipes The reproductive organs are the last tissue in Ayurvedic nutrition to receive nutrients. They are the most refined and strongest organs that not only produce gametes but also the immune system. These recipes are made to nurture the reproductive system to support immunity and increase chances of getting pregnant for those looking to conceive […]
Serrapeptase and Nattokinase: Understanding the Differences
Enzymes play an essential role in thousands of chemical reactions responsible for growth, repair production, and metabolism. Digestive enzymes are well known and studied for supporting the breakdown of macronutrients into smaller molecules necessary for proper absorption. Systemic enzymes such as Serrapeptase and Nattokinase are necessary to support vital functions in the body and aid the body’s natural healing process. […]
Response to the latest Liggins Institute Fish Oil in Pregnancy Study
At FxMed, we believe your clients are much safer consuming a high quality fish oil supplement that has guaranteed freshness and purity levels rather than consuming fish during pregnancy that is untested and unfiltered and most likely exposed to more oxygen than fish caught for manufacturing fish oil supplements. Fish oil quality is paramount, and Nordic Naturals’ vertical […]
Natural lawn care: commonly used chemicals & natural options
When considering all sources of toxicity there is one that is easy to overlook.. your own front yard! Lawns, parks, golf courses are all places where the lusciousness of the grass may be due to the use of of products like fertiiser which can be detrimental to human health. In the spring and summer months, […]
Clostridia Difficile – The Role of Toxin A and B Pathogenicity
Theories of Aging One of the current ideas on aging is the free radical theory. Excess free radicals primarily from reactive oxygen species damage DNA, protein, and lipids. This ongoing free radical damage is called oxidative stress which is linked to mitochondrial dysfunction and ongoing inflammation. These three cellular mechanisms are involved not only in […]
Vitamin B5: The Acne Solution
Vitamin B5 is already well established for adrenal and stress support—and is now being increasingly recognised as a great clinical tool for Acne support. Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) supplementation has been shown to significantly reduce acne within just 12 weeks of supplementation. Acne patients with poor facial skin tend to have reduced quality of life […]
The Benefits of Eating Dirt
We live in a sterile world of hand sanitizers and processed food. Parents have forgotten the five second rule where if a food falls onto the floor, it is safe to eat if picked up within five seconds. Children have their hands washed before they eat, after they eat, after they play outside. The result […]
Back To Work Brain Blues
Saying goodbye to the sun, sea and freedom after a relaxing holiday drenched in wine and chocolate, may be a little depressing. There’s nothing like a dose of the post-holiday blues to make you wish you’d chucked it all in and opened that yoga school in the Mediterranean… Nevertheless, its back to the normal routine, […]
You are only as young as your Mitochondria
Theories of Aging One of the current ideas on aging is the free radical theory. Excess free radicals primarily from reactive oxygen species damage DNA, protein, and lipids. This ongoing free radical damage is called oxidative stress which is linked to mitochondrial dysfunction and ongoing inflammation. These three cellular mechanisms are involved not only in […]
Inflamm-Obesity: Obesity is more than a Caloric Imbalance
Obesity rates have escalated in all populations over the past decades. According to NHANES data from 2014, one in three American adults and one in six American children are obese. An additional one in three adults in the U.S. are overweight. Since obesity is associated with seven out of ten leading causes of death including […]
Metabolic and Immune Effects of Strenuous Exercise
Everyone knows the benefits of exercise. It fosters a healthy lean body and a positive outlook on life. With the ever-increasing threat of obesity and its subsequent health consequences, everyone is encouraged to exercise. Recommended exercise is 30 to 60 minutes of activity daily and unfortunately many people are unable to meet this goal. While […]
