By Ben Moss – Researchers are learning to selectively manipulate the levers of the immune system. A small study using a monoclonal antibody to prevent rejection of transplanted pancreatic islet cells shows incredible promise for people with Type 1 diabetes.
By Erik Peper – Ultra-processed foods and sugar-sweetened beverages are also associated with increased risk for obesity and metabolic disease; moreover, cancer survivors who consume higher amounts of ultra processed foods face a significantly increased risk of both all-cause and cancer-specific mortality/
By Donnie Yance – Understanding the relationship between gut health and GLP-1 provides valuable insights into metabolic health optimization. By focusing on gut microbiome support through diet, stress management, and targeted supplementation, we can naturally enhance GLP-1 function and achieve better metabolic outcomes.
By Geo Espinosa, ND, LAc – Coffee headlines often skip what matters in real life: dose, additives, timing, and how your body metabolizes caffeine. Coffee is not a “superfood”. There are no superfoods. But moderate amounts of coffee—especially black coffee or lightly sweetened—can be part of a smart longevity plan, including for men focused on prostate health.
By Donnie Yance – Tribulus terrestris represents one of the most extensively researched traditional medicinal plants, with a wealth of scientific evidence, and significant therapeutic potential across multiple systems.
By Shayesteh Manesh, ND – Research highlights the need for integrative professionals to stay informed on emerging nutritional epidemiology, and to advocate for more clinical trials that explore the therapeutic potential of whole foods in preventing diabetic complications.
By Christie Fleetwood, ND, RPH – Considering weight-loss injections? First, consider poor dietary choices, excess consumption of sugar, the use of chemical sugar substitutes, zero fat gram “foods”, nutrient devoid foods, poor exercise habits, poor sleep, excess screen time, eating late, self-medicating with food, poor stress management skills, and taking prescription medications, which are responsible for 10%-15% of weight issues.
St. John’s wort extract (SJWE), commonly used to treat mild to moderate depression, has been used in herbal healing for centuries, and continues to play a prominent role in botanical medicine, for cancer, diabetes, and more.
Despite being classified as saturated fat, the fatty acids in coconut milk exhibit distinct health effects due to their varied molecular structures. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are abundant in coconut milk, have demonstrated multiple health benefits, and are an excellent source of readily available energy for the body.
The increase in early-onset cancers can be attributed to many things, including increased rates of obesity, decreased physical activity, the increasing incidence and younger age of onset of adult-onset diabetes mellitus, increased exposure to the chemicals in plastics and microplastics, poor sleep hygiene, increased consumption of ultra-processed foods and refined sugars, and decreased consumption of whole foods.
Vitamin D offers numerous under-recognized health benefits beyond its well-known role in musculoskeletal health. It is vital for extra-renal tissues, prenatal health, brain function, immunity, pregnancy, cancer prevention, and cardiovascular health. Existing guidelines issued by governmental and health organizations are bone-centric and largely overlook
Several small studies have linked cinnamon to better blood sugar levels. Some of this work shows it may curb blood sugar by lowering insulin resistance.
The book Low Vision Matters provides a wealth of information that can vastly improve the daily life of a person living with vision loss or blindness.
So far, there is no research data on whether high doses of vitamin D can be beneficial in preventing type 2 diabetes in individuals without prediabetes but with vitamin D deficiency.
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Rauwolfia, is very specific for type A sympathetic types for it tones down the sympathetic nervous and increases the level of calm and decreases stress responses. It helps with blood pressure, cancer, and more.
Metanx, a medical food, shows promise in improving symptoms of diabetic nerve damage, reducing pain and enhancing quality of life in patients with peripheral neuropathy.
Vitamin D’s health benefits extend beyond bones, impacting musculoskeletal disorders, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, cancer, diabetes, and more.
It has proven to be difficult, if not impossible, to proceed to full-scale randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for most of the natural methods that cannot be patented or otherwise monopolized.
By addressing food sensitivities through targeted testing and personalized dietary interventions, individuals can take a significant step toward reducing inflammation, improving gut health, and enhancing overall well-being.
As the producer of The Moss Report, the year leading up to the Covid-19 pandemic was filled with anticipation and excitement. We had invested years of hard work and significant resources into two major projects: our feature film, Immunotherapy: The Battle Within, and...
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