by Robert Silverman, DC, MS, CNS When your joints ache, don’t open the medicine cabinet for a pain pill. Instead, head to the grocery store to find healthful—and delicious—foods the support joint health instead. Sweet Potatoes The deep orange color of a sweet potato comes from the rich supply of beta-carotene it contains. Beta-carotene is the natural precursor of vitamin A (retinol). When you eat a sweet potato, your body converts some of the beta-carotene into vitamin A. The rest…
by Robert Silverman, DC, MS, CNS When your joints ache, don’t open the medicine cabinet for a pain pill. Instead, head to the grocery store to find healthful—and delicious—foods the support joint health…
by Ashley Jordan Ferira, PhD, RDN Updated clinical practice guidelines from the 2017 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions and co-published in Hypertension1 and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology2 by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and AHA, revealed a new blood pressure (BP) classification system and updated hypertension (HTN) treatment recommendations, with a clear emphasis on lifestyle approaches. How will these guidelines affect clinical decision-making? These updated, more conservative ACC/AHA criteria will translate into millions of newly diagnosed patients with HTN, shifting many…
by Ashley Jordan Ferira, PhD, RDN Updated clinical practice guidelines from the 2017 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions and co-published in Hypertension1 and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology2 by the American College of Cardiology…
Diabetes, heart disease, and other metabolic issues are on the rise worldwide and are strongly associated with obesity. A growing body of research indicates that the ketogenic diet and keto-adaptation may play a role in mitigating metabolic dysfunction and related chronic disease concerns. In this talk, ketogenic diet researcher and expert Jeff Volek, PhD, RD emphasizes a case method approach for managing chronic health issues—specifically, via carbohydrate restriction and ketosis. Dr. Volek is a Professor in the Department of Human…
Diabetes, heart disease, and other metabolic issues are on the rise worldwide and are strongly associated with obesity. A growing body of research indicates that the ketogenic diet and keto-adaptation may play a…
Ryan Lazarus, DC, MS, CNS, IFMCP In this preview of Dr. Lazarus’ talk on the ketone diet and anti-aging, he examines the body of research that demonstrates how the ketogenic food program effectively treats many metabolic conditions including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders. Dr. Lazarus provides insights on how to best implement a ketogenic food plan. Lastly, he explores the biochemical and genetic underpinnings that mediate the ketogenic diet’s effects. Watch the full MAPS…
Ryan Lazarus, DC, MS, CNS, IFMCP In this preview of Dr. Lazarus’ talk on the ketone diet and anti-aging, he examines the body of research that demonstrates how the ketogenic food program effectively…
by Lewis Chang, PhD One-year results from a new long-term clinical trial demonstrate that, compared with the usual guideline-based care, a more aggressive weight management program implemented at primary care practices can effectively help patients achieve type 2 diabetes (T2D) remission [1]. Researchers from Newcastle University (Newcastle City, UK) and University of Glasgow (City of Glasgow, UK) conducted a cluster-randomized trial (Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial, or DiRECT) at 49 primary care practices in Scotland and Northeast region of England. A total of…
by Lewis Chang, PhD One-year results from a new long-term clinical trial demonstrate that, compared with the usual guideline-based care, a more aggressive weight management program implemented at primary care practices can effectively help…
In 1991 Dr. Jeffrey Bland initiated the concept of Functional Medicine that emerged out of inspiration of bringing physicians together to change the future of medicine. In this preview Dr. Bland shares the history of how Functional Medicine came to be and more importantly the future for Functional Medicine. Watch the full MAPS Talk presentation View Now
In 1991 Dr. Jeffrey Bland initiated the concept of Functional Medicine that emerged out of inspiration of bringing physicians together to change the future of medicine. In this preview Dr. Bland shares the history…
by Ashley Jordan Ferira, PhD, RDN You may have heard that many Americans are not getting enough vitamin D, calcium, potassium, etc. from their diet. But do you think about omega-3s as a nutrient gap? You should. Research from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) demonstrates that> 90% of Americans are not meeting recommendations for omega-3 intake,with key differences observed in age, sex, and ethnicity subgroups.1 Although the cardiovascular benefits of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have…
by Ashley Jordan Ferira, PhD, RDN You may have heard that many Americans are not getting enough vitamin D, calcium, potassium, etc. from their diet. But do you think about omega-3s as a…
This conversation took place at ASPEN Clinical Nutrition Week 2015 and was moderated by Robert Martindale, MD. In this video segment, he discusses the question, can over-supplementation of specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) lead to pathway down-regulation. The conversation took place with Dr. Stephen McClave, Dr. Jesmond Dalli, and Dr. Todd Rice. The conversation is part of a series on inflammation entitled, Inflammation: Should we Block or Accelerate Its Resolution? Dr. Martindale asks if the body might down-regulate the production of…
This conversation took place at ASPEN Clinical Nutrition Week 2015 and was moderated by Robert Martindale, MD. In this video segment, he discusses the question, can over-supplementation of specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) lead…
A team of Swiss researchers report on a novel therapeutic approach for migraine reduction: ketone supplementation.1 One in seven American adults suffer from migraine headaches, but effective therapies are lacking.2 Females, especially during reproductive years, are disproportionately affected by migraines, with a migraine prevalence of approximately 20% in females vs. 9% in males.2 Migraines are a leading cause of outpatient and emergency room visits.2 The personal disability and public health burdens from migraines are obvious, but solutions for migraine prevention and treatment are more elusive. Exogenous ketone…
A team of Swiss researchers report on a novel therapeutic approach for migraine reduction: ketone supplementation.1 One in seven American adults suffer from migraine headaches, but effective therapies are lacking.2 Females, especially during reproductive years, are…
In this preview Jeffrey Bland, PhD, FACN, FACB, CNS discusses these two approaches to treatment of care in our healthcare system are not working separately, but together. Dr, Bland explores the reasons why understanding the definitions of these treatments of care are important to the forward movement of the medical system. Watch the full MAPS Talk: View Now
In this preview Jeffrey Bland, PhD, FACN, FACB, CNS discusses these two approaches to treatment of care in our healthcare system are not working separately, but together. Dr, Bland explores the reasons why…