Clinical studies with isolated berberine have shown significant success in the treatment of acute diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, elevated blood lipids, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. Here’s more about how berberine can assist in these conditions.
Weight Management
New Tools for Healthy Weight Management
Did you know? Maintaining a healthy weight is about more than diet or exercise. We spoke with nutritionist Julie McGinnis at our south Boulder store about other things to keep in mind on the quest to shed a few pounds. Get more (and better) sleep. Recent studies have suggested that […]
More about Medium Chain Triglycerides: The Saturated Fat With Benefits!
Contrary to popular thought, not all saturated fats can lead to heart disease and obesity. That’s because they’re not all created equal—Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs), for example, are saturated fats with many health benefits, including support for metabolism, energy and beauty. What Are Medium Chain Triglycerides? Medium Chain Triglycerides are […]
10 Ways to Boost Metabolism
The new year is here—and for many of us, that means a renewed focus on healthy weight management. Here are a few tips and tricks for keeping your metabolism in check as you start working toward a healthier weight. First, a primer on the way metabolism functions in our body. […]
Natural Weight Management: Is There Truth Behind the Hype?
You’ve probably heard the hype about some new naturally derived weight loss supplements on the market today. Here, we explore how they work, and how they might be able to help you meet your weight management goals. Green Coffee Bean Taking green coffee bean extract isn’t just like drinking a […]
Adaptogens in Focus: Rhodiola
On nearly every continent, there are plants that contain particular substances and chemicals capable of altering the human physiological and emotional reaction to stress. Known for thousands of years and utilized by cultures around the globe, these healing herbs and fungi—what we now call adaptogens—convey a resistance to chemical, physical […]
Ask the MD: Healthy Weight Management
We’ve gathered some common questions about weight management and posed them to the chair of our Integrative Health Advisory Board (IHAB), Dr. Brad Jacobs, MD. Here is his sage advice about maintaining a healthy weight. What integrative therapies can I use to manage my weight? First off, keep in mind […]