By: Yekta Dowlati, PhD Let’s face it—supporting women’s health isn’t simple. It’s not just about digestion, hormones, or immune balance. It’s all of those things—plus stress, vaginal health, sleep quality, energy levels, and how women feel in their own bodies, every single day. These multidimensional challenges are further influenced by age, microbiota imbalances, and environmental factors, necessitating an integrative, evidence-based strategy to support health and vitality. Across puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause, shifts in estrogen and progesterone affect not…
By: Yekta Dowlati, PhD Let’s face it—supporting women’s health isn’t simple. It’s not just about digestion, hormones, or immune balance. It’s all of those things—plus stress, vaginal health, sleep quality, energy levels,…
By: Yekta Dowlati, PhD Maintaining gut homeostasis is foundational to overall health, with increasing research emphasizing the gut microbiota’s pivotal role in immunity, digestion, and systemic well-being. Modern lifestyle factors such as poor diet, antibiotic exposure, infections, and aging can disrupt this microbial balance, creating opportunities for health deterioration. Probiotics are defined by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) as “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.”1 In contrast,…
By: Yekta Dowlati, PhD Maintaining gut homeostasis is foundational to overall health, with increasing research emphasizing the gut microbiota’s pivotal role in immunity, digestion, and systemic well-being. Modern lifestyle factors such as poor…
By: Yekta Dowlati, PhD In today’s demanding world, restorative sleep, metabolic balance, and immune readiness are increasingly compromised—particularly in women navigating complex hormonal landscapes. Many experience chronic stress, disrupted sleep architecture, immune dysregulation, and emotional fatigue, all of which can erode physiological resilience over time.¹ The nighttime hours represent a biologically privileged window for recovery—a period when cortisol levels should decline, cellular repair mechanisms activate, and immune surveillance intensifies. However, disruptions in circadian rhythm, hormonal regulation, and stress responsiveness…
By: Yekta Dowlati, PhD In today’s demanding world, restorative sleep, metabolic balance, and immune readiness are increasingly compromised—particularly in women navigating complex hormonal landscapes. Many experience chronic stress, disrupted sleep architecture, immune…
by Yekta Dowlati, PhD In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining optimal health and vitality can feel overwhelming. With constant demands on energy, mood, digestion, and metabolism, many people struggle to feel their best. For women, these challenges can be even more complex due to hormonal fluctuations, evolving health needs, and busy lifestyles. But what if the key to lasting well-being lies in science-backed, natural ingredients? Research shows that targeted bioactive compounds—derived from plants and essential minerals—can support the body’s natural ability…
by Yekta Dowlati, PhD In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining optimal health and vitality can feel overwhelming. With constant demands on energy, mood, digestion, and metabolism, many people struggle to feel their best. For…
by Kyle Perkovich, BS The gut, often referred to as the body’s “second brain,” is central to overall health, influencing everything from digestion to immune function, metabolism, and even mental health.1-3 Emerging research consistently demonstrates that a balanced and diverse gut microbiome is essential for overall health and a key aspect of every patient’s wellness. The gut microbiome – a complex ecosystem containing trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms – helps regulate digestion and communicates with various body systems through neurotransmitters,…
by Kyle Perkovich, BS The gut, often referred to as the body’s “second brain,” is central to overall health, influencing everything from digestion to immune function, metabolism, and even mental health.1-3 Emerging research consistently…
In this interview, Valerio Chiurchiu, PhD addresses the crucial role of SPMs in neuroinflammation and brain health. He explains their critical function in resolving neuroinflammation and maintaining brain homeostasis, particularly highlighting their impact on neurodegenerative diseases such as MS and Parkinsons Disease. Dr. Chiurchiu also covers the therapeutic potential of SPMs for neurological disorders and discusses the challenges of translating these findings into clinical practice. Valerio Chiurchiu, PhD, is the head of the laboratory for Neuroinflammation and Resolution at CNR…
In this interview, Valerio Chiurchiu, PhD addresses the crucial role of SPMs in neuroinflammation and brain health. He explains their critical function in resolving neuroinflammation and maintaining brain homeostasis, particularly highlighting their impact…
In this interview, Dr. Ru-Rong Ji delves into the pain-relieving properties of SPMs, discussing their effectiveness in mitigating both inflammatory and neuropathic pain. He emphasizes the significance of SPMs in resolution pharmacology and their potential to reduce opioid dependency. Dr. Ji describes the successful application of SPMs in animal studies and their promising prospects for human therapy. Ru-Rong Ji, PhD, is a Professor of Anesthesiology, Neurobiology and Cell Biology and the Director of the Center for Translational Pain Medicine at…
In this interview, Dr. Ru-Rong Ji delves into the pain-relieving properties of SPMs, discussing their effectiveness in mitigating both inflammatory and neuropathic pain. He emphasizes the significance of SPMs in resolution pharmacology and…
In this interview, Robert Martindale, MD, PhD, sheds light on the benefits of immunonutrition and SPMs in patient recovery post-surgery. He highlights how these nutritional strategies help modulate the immune response and improve outcomes for surgical and critical care patients. Dr. Martindale addresses the challenges of integrating such approaches into patient care. He also explores how nutritional interventions can influence metabolic balance and accelerate recovery, expressing enthusiasm for ongoing research in this field. Robert Martindale, MD, PhD, is a Professor…
In this interview, Robert Martindale, MD, PhD, sheds light on the benefits of immunonutrition and SPMs in patient recovery post-surgery. He highlights how these nutritional strategies help modulate the immune response and improve…
In this interview, Olga Baker, PhD, DDS, focuses on the treatment of Sjogren’s syndrome, discussing the limitations of current methods and the potential of SPMs like resolvin D1 to reduce inflammation and aid tissue restoration. Dr. Baker also expresses optimism about the future of research in this field, highlighting the importance of translating findings from animal models to human treatments. Olga Baker, PhD, DDS, is a Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Missouri, School of Medicine.
In this interview, Olga Baker, PhD, DDS, focuses on the treatment of Sjogren’s syndrome, discussing the limitations of current methods and the potential of SPMs like resolvin D1 to reduce inflammation and aid…
In this interview, Michael Conte, MD, delves into the role of SPMs in treating vascular diseases. He highlights the potential of synthetic resolvin D1 analogues to improve the management of vascular injuries and control post-surgical inflammation. Dr. Conte also emphasizes the importance of future research on SPMs, particularly in enhancing surgical recovery and developing biomarkers to optimize treatment strategies before and after surgery. Michael Conte, MD, is the Chief and Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of California, San…
In this interview, Michael Conte, MD, delves into the role of SPMs in treating vascular diseases. He highlights the potential of synthetic resolvin D1 analogues to improve the management of vascular injuries and…
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