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5 Reasons Why Milk Thistle is a Game Changer for Your Liver and Kidneys

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a herbaceous plant that has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties, particularly for its hepatoprotective and nephroprotective effects. The active compound in milk thistle is silymarin, which is a complex of flavonolignans including silybin, silydianin, and silychristin. Silymarin has been extensively studied for […]

Natural Therapies to Enhance Natural Killer (NK) Cell Production in Chronic Infections and Autoimmune Disease

February 27, 2023

Natural killer (NK) cells are a critical part of the innate immune system, which acts as the body's first line of defense against pathogens. NK cells play an essential role in identifying and eliminating infected cells and cancer cells, and they are also involved in regulating the adaptive immune response. […]

The Role of Environmental Medicine in the Treatment of Chronic Infections and Autoimmune Disease

February 24, 2023

Environmental medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on the impact of environmental factors on human health. This can include a wide range of factors, such as air and water quality, exposure to toxins, and even the food we eat. One area where environmental medicine can play a critical […]

How to Resolve Chronic Disease by the Application of Naturopathic Medicine

February 21, 2023

Chronic disease is a growing problem in our society, affecting millions of people worldwide. These diseases are typically long-lasting and require ongoing management, often taking a significant toll on the affected individuals and their families. However, there is hope for those suffering from chronic disease, and it comes in the […]

The Role of Antioxidant Stress in Hashimoto's Disease

February 19, 2023

Hashimoto's disease is a common autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland. (1) It is characterized by chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland, which leads to a progressive decline in thyroid function. (2) One of the factors that contribute to the development of Hashimoto's disease is oxidative stress. (3) In this blog […]

Polyphenols, Akkermansia, Your Immune System, and You

January 16, 2023

In the world of integrative medicine, we are often introduced to new strains of gut bacteria that appear to play specific health roles in the body. (1) The new kid on the block, in the probiotic world, is Akkermansia, a species that is regularly tested by integrative medicine practitioners on […]