For conditions like acute and chronic sinusitis, common cold, and allergic rhinitis, nasal irrigation can be advocated for rinsing the nasal cavity. The practice of nasal irrigation likely originated in…
Does it matter if you wake up early and get moving versus sleeping in later, staying up later, and getting going later? There are different patterns people prefer, often called…
Introduction Walnuts are the only tree nut that is an excellent source of the plant-based omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (2.5 grams/oz.), which research shows may play a role in heart health,…
Dr. Joel Kahn: “I take exception to the headlines and the hype.” An article this week that attracted a lot of national media features a young cardiologist in California warning that,…
A large amount of my clinical care of patients over the last 30 plus years has been the assessment and management of a chronically high blood cholesterol level. This issue…
More than a billion people have high blood pressure (HBP) worldwide. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the leading global cause of premature death, accounting for almost ten…
Valter Longo, PhD, is the leading nutritional scientist in the world. He has contributed to understanding the impact of nutrients like amino acids constituting protein and sugar on pathways that…
Dr. Joel Kahn: “Hum your favorite tune or simply repeat ‘Om.’“ Feel stressed? Sleep interrupted? Blood pressure up? Digestion not optimal? The longest nerve in our body is called…
The goal of slowing and reversing aging, particularly in the elderly, is an important and elusive goal. However, the science of understanding and studying healthy aging is rapidly expanding. Some…
Quercetin, the most abundant dietary flavonol or pigment, has antioxidant effects that may benefit cardiovascular disease, cancer, degenerative brain disorders. Flavonoids like quercetin are present in, vegetables, fruits, grains, teas…