7 Environmental Determinants of Health & Their Impact

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? From your genetics and family health history to your diet and lifestyle, your body is a mix of internal processes and external influences that add up to your […]

How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy as You Age

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? Aging is accompanied by many changes in your body, and your eyes are no exception. Some vision changes are expected with age. It can become harder to see […]

Helping Aging Patients Feel Their Best

The term “aging” has progressed in the last century; we are flooded with research and media outlets analyzing the best way to slow down or reverse aging. While we wish we could stop this natural process, it is inevitable; however, research has shown multiple ways to support longevity and aging gracefully. The importance of telomeres:  […]

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 […]