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What Is Folate?
Folate is a water-soluble B-vitamin that occurs naturally in foods such as spinach. Its synthetic form-folic acid-is found in dietary supplements and fortified foods - this form makes up a large part of the dietary intake in the United States. The body absorbs and utilises folic acid twice as efficiently as it does food sources of folate. Because they play an integral part in making DNA and RNA, folate and folic acid are responsible for producing and maintaining red blood cel...

In 1984, Bernard Bihari, MD, a Harvard University physician and researcher, observed that while naltrexone successfully blocked heroin’s ability to bind the opioid receptors, the complete blockage led to such severe side effects that the former addicts would not comply with continued use. With his knowledge of naltrexone’s effect on the immune system, he turned his research attention in that direction. Realising that naltrexone’s effects included increasing endorphins and t...

Green tea is well known for its high amounts of antioxidants, particularly one known as epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG. However, green tea also contains a high amount of an amino acid known as L-theanine. L-theanine is widely used and studied in Japan, a culture particularly known for their tea consumption. L-theanine has been observed to promote relaxation and reduce stress by a variety of possible mechanisms, with clinical evidence also showing these benefits. Studies have shown that L...

A new blood test that analyses DNA shed by metastatic cancers could reveal characteristics unique to each patient's tumour and help develop a more personalised treatment plans. The blood test focuses on circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA). By sequencing the complete genome of ctDNA, researchers can learn about the different metastases spread throughout the body. "A key goal in cancer research is to better understand metastatic cancer in each affected person so we can select the best tre...

Chemical intolerance is often the common denominator for patients with chronic and complex illnesses that frustrate clear diagnoses and are unresponsive to care. How common? Research indicates that one in five patients are seeking care because of chemical intolerance. Learn how to screen patients for chemical intolerance, the genetics and biochemistry involved, and therapeutic protocols for resolving this surprisingly common yet typically unrecognised condition. Four senses (sight, smell, t...

Although the physical side effects of chemotherapy treatment we typically hear about are hair loss and changes in the skin, many women experience a variety of nail changes as well.  These changes are often minor annoyances like the nails taking on a different color or shape than usual. However, more serious problems like nail loss and infections can also occur from time to time, so it’s important to know what to look for and how to help prevent the more serious nail problems you m...