Progesterone and the mTOR Aging System
Unraveling how and why we age is a research focus. We are still captivated by the Ponce de Leon promise of the Fountain of Youth. An enzyme system…
Read articleWellness by Design
Author: Carol Petersen
The Oral Microbiome and Sex Hormones
We realize that microbes contribute to the state of our health in a major way. Healthy microbiomes or bacterial colonies contribute valuable short chain fatty acids, vitamins, and…
Read article
The Thyroid Debacle
We are keen to keep things simple. Computer programs have “yes” and “no” and none of the grey in-betweens. Have you ever tried to answer a questionnaire with…
Read article
Sulforaphane – Marshalling A Powerful Antioxidant Defense
Sulforaphane is derived from broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, Brussel sprouts, and Bok choi. There are several mechanisms identified to explain the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor…
Read article
The Tyranny of Flow Chart Medicine
When I started my career as a pharmacist many years ago, one of my mentors warned me that pharmacists were expendable. We would soon be replaced by vending…
Read article