December 13, 2021

by Dr. James Meschino on 13 December 2021 in Vitamin, Supplements

Tags:  antioxidant, Respiratory disease

Vitamin D Supplementation Reducing Risk of Influenza

IntroductionEach year the medical profession and government authorities encourage citizens in many developed countries to get immunized against the current form of influenza virus. In addition to this advice, patients should be aware that supplementation with specific nutrients can boost immune function, and may be regarded as an important complementary practice to the prevention of respiratory tract infections. In this regard, some ...

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June 21, 2021

by Dr. James Meschino on 21 June 2021 in Vitamin, Depression

Tags:  Aging, Nutrients

Vitamin Deficiencies Common in Aging

Source: Journal Nutrients (November 2017) Nutrition / Natural Medicine Update (December 18, 2017) The study I am citing today was published in the journal Nutrients in 2017. The very common question that often come up into our mind is  What vitamins do we need to focus on as we age? To find out the answer, this large study on an ...

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May 24, 2021

by Dr. James Meschino on 24 May 2021 in Vitamin, Supplements, Aging

Tags:  skin health, premature skin wrinkling

How To Perfect Skin In 30 Days?

IntroductionIn recent years clinical and experimental studies have shown that the health, appearance, and texture of the skin is strongly influenced by nutritional factors, which work from the inside out. As well, conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea, acne, rosacea and poor complexion problems, have been shown to respond favorably to the use of specific nutritional supplements. This article reviews the key ...

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March 1, 2021

by Dr. James Meschino on 1 March 2021 in Vitamin, Supplements, Aging

Tags:  Insomnia, health management

How Melatonin benefits the human body?

General FeatureMelatonin benefits the human body by acting as a hormone, neurotransmitter, antioxidant and immune system modulator. Melatonin is a molecule that has been found in every animal and plant studied to date, from human beings to the most primitive one-celled algae that evolved more than three billion years ago. What are the general features of melatonin?In each organism, Melatonin’s molecular ...

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October 5, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 5 October 2020 in Vitamin, Supplements, Aging

Tags:  skin health, detox, psoriasis and eczema

How nutritional detoxification treats skin conditions?

In recent years estheticians and other skin care professionals have begun to recognize the importance of nutrition and supplementation in the prevention and management of various skin conditions and in the optimization of skin health and total body wellness. Clinical and experimental studies indicate that a number of common skin conditions, such as psoriasis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and possibly acne, ...

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September 4, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 4 September 2020 in Vitamin, Mineral

Tags:  nutrient depletion, Antibiotics, estrogen replacement therapy

Drug And Nutrient Depletion

The use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs is extremely prevalent in North America and in most Western developed world. It is reported that 46% of Americans take at least one prescription drug daily. In 2005, the Minnesota Board on Aging showed that for individuals over the age of 65 Table of Contents:IntroductionSummary of nutrients depleted by commonly used drugsReferences Introduction ...

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July 13, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 13 July 2020 in Vitamin, Supplements

Tags:  free radical, optimal nutritional levels

Natural Heavy Metal Detoxification: A Review

The research paper I am citing today was published in the Scientific World Journal in 2013, by Margaret Sears from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute in Ottawa, Canada. The paper is titled, “Chelation: Harnessing and Enhancing Heavy Metal Detoxification – A Review". In modern society, we are constantly exposed to heavy metals such as cadmium, lead and ...

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July 10, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 10 July 2020 in Vitamin, Cholesterol, Aging

Tags:  vitamins and minerals, kidney function tests, Inflammatory Markers

Blood Tests, Biomarkers, and Longevity

This course reviews the key blood and urine tests required to make an accurate assessment of objective health parameters of importance in the day-to-day nutrition and natural medicine management of a person’s health. The course explains the meaning of each lab test, how the body generates these molecules, and the various genetic and environmental factors (including nutrition and drugs) that ...

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June 8, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 8 June 2020 in Vitamin, Cancer

Tags:  Emphysema, Chronic Pulmonary Disease

Can Vitamin D Protect Lung Function in Smokers?

I want to bring forward a study today, published by the American Thoracic Society. The study showed that smokers who had higher vitamin D blood levels showed better lung function over a 20-year period, compared to smokers who have lower vitamin D blood levels.(Review on various studies supporting vitamin D for protecting lung function in smokers)I want to bring forward ...

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June 1, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 1 June 2020 in Vitamin, Asthma

Tags:  health management, Respiratory disease

Vitamin D Supplementation Reduces Asthma Attack Frequency and Severity in Adults

In this edition of the Lifestyle Medicine Update, I want to highlight a September, 2016 review paper that showed the addition of vitamin D supplements to standard asthma medication can lead to fewer severe asthma attacks in patients with mild to moderate asthma. Source: European Respiratory Society International Congress, 2016 Nutrition / Natural Medicine Update (January 31, 2017) In this ...

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