Does Purple Passion Fruit Peel Extract Ease Arthritis Pain?

7 Comments / Dietary Supplements, General Health, Medical Conditions, Research Studies / Dr. Jarret Morrow

Osteoarthritis is an exceedingly common condition that affects over 20 million Americans. As we age, our chances of developing osteoarthritis continue to increase. Generally regarded as the ‘wear and tear’ type of arthritis, factors such as joint injuries among others can lead to its development. For those who suffer from this condition, previous research suggests […]

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Why Use Probiotics?

6 Comments / Dietary Supplements, Research Studies / Dr. Jarret Morrow

Though it may surprise some of you, our bacteria actually outnumber our human cells by a factor of 10 to 1. These bacteria play an important role in the function of the human body–particularly involved with metabolism and nutrition. Most probiotics contain various strains and species of bacteria–though there are some exceptions including certain types

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Study: Blueberries Decrease Cardiovascular Risk Factors

8 Comments / General Health, Anti-Aging Tips, Heart Health Info, Nutrition, Uncategorized / Dr. Jarret Morrow

For those who have a family history of heart disease or who struggle with weight issues, you may be interested to know that eating blueberries themselves can have potentially beneficial effects on your cardiovascular health. Previous research studies suggest that consuming blueberries may exert protective effects on your brain and cognitive functioning. Polyphenolic compounds which

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Natural Treatment Options for Attention Deficit Disorder

5 Comments / Dietary Supplements, Research Studies / Dr. Jarret Morrow

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a very common condition that affects approximately 3-5% of the population based on current estimates. Inattention and distractibility are two features of this condition that may occur with or without hyperactivity. For those who suffer from this common condition, it causes significant social or academic impairment. Further estimates suggest

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Does Betaine Supplementation Improve Strength?

10 Comments / Athletic Performance, Resistance Training / Dr. Jarret Morrow

To start off with, betaine is a nutrient that functions as a methyl donor in various chemical processes in your body. It’s actually found in various foods such as beets, broccoli, spinach, and shellfish. The donation of methyl molecules is important both for cellular reproduction and for the health of your liver. Vitamins B6, B12,

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Cinnamon Supplements Improve Blood Sugar Control?

9 Comments / Dietary Supplements, Uncategorized, Weight Loss Tips / Dr. Jarret Morrow

For today’s post, I happened to find an interesting article that was just recently published in the medical journal, Diabetic Medicine: A Journal of the British Diabetic Association regarding the health benefits of cinnamon supplementation. No, I’m not talking about Cinnamon toast, or the cereal called Cinnamon Toast Crunch either… Researchers in London conducted a

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How to Reduce Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?

3 Comments / Anti-Aging Tips, Heart Health Info / Dr. Jarret Morrow

Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in the United States according to the Center for disease control and prevention. Common risk factors for cardiovascular disease include: hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, family history, cigarette smoking, alcohol intake, metabolic syndrome, and physical inactivity. From that list, there are plenty of

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