A healthy diet is an important part of longevity, quality of life, and wellbeing, and can prevent many chronic ailments. Inflammation is one of many chronic issues that a well-balanced diet can prevent. What is Inflammation? Inflammation is part of our bodies’ natural immune response to injuries, toxins, and pathogens. When cells are damaged or […]
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Mitochondria: the cellular power plant Mitochondria produce Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). In the cell, the energy in the form of ATP is produced in two ways: in the cytosol as a product of glycolysis, and in the mitochondria as a product of oxidative phosphorylation. You need ATP and you need NAD+/NADH to make that ATP so […]
One person dies about every 36 seconds from a cardiovascular disease in the United States. That shakes out to about 659,000 people a year or 1 in 4 deaths. With those sorts of numbers, taking care of your heart is more important than ever. It might seem like a daunting task, but on top of […]
Each person has a unique set of life circumstances, genetic history, and lifestyle. That’s what makes healthcare so complicated—a treatment that works well for one person may not work well for someone else. A holistic integrative healthcare approach addresses the spectrum of physical, mental and environmental influences that affect each individual’s health to provide the […]
The average life expectancy in the United States is 78.7 years. As the adage goes, though, it’s not just the years in your life that matter, but the life and vitality in those years.