Month: July 2023

Summary: A comprehensive study of over 700,000 US veterans has revealed eight lifestyle habits that could extend life expectancy significantly. Those who incorporated physical activity, freedom from opioid addiction, nonsmoking, stress management, good diet, minimal binge drinking, good sleep hygiene, and positive social relationships into their lives by middle age could expect to live up…

Health, wellness, and well-being are often used interchangeably. But there are nuances to their definitions. Health is a person’s status in relation to illness or disease, whereas well-being signifies an overall satisfaction with life. Wellness encompasses both well-being and health. It takes a more holistic approach by recognizing the importance of mental, social, and physical…

Key takeaways:~Dyslexia is a learning disorder that causes difficulty in reading or interpreting words. Children with dyslexia have problems relating speech sounds to letters.~ Genetics research shows that changes in how neurons migrate in the brain are linked to dyslexia.~ Early life stressors may combine with genetic variants to increase the risk of dyslexia. This…

Your mission — should you choose to accept — is to take the Superfood Dessert Challenge! The Superfood Dessert Challenge is for anyone who wants to make whole-food-based nutrition part of their daily routine — in the form of mouthwatering desserts. What Is the Superfood Dessert Challenge?   It’s simple: Eat a Shakeology superfood dessert…

Even if you haven’t heard of compounded semaglutide, the chances are pretty good that you have heard or read about a few other name-brand drugs with the same active ingredient. Compounded semaglutide is an FDA-approved medication for weight loss and the active ingredient used in those two prescription drugs. At Rejuvime Medical, we prescribe compounded…

The field of women’s hormone health is rapidly evolving as emerging research sheds light on the intricate complexities of hormonal fluctuations throughout the female lifespan. Striking and maintaining optimal endocrine balance throughout the reproductive years and menopausal transition remains a delicate objective at the forefront of functional anti-aging medicine. However, ongoing scientific discoveries have spearheaded…

By now, the word Semaglutide has become a household name, synonymous with the various brand names of an injectable drug used to treat diabetes, a drug that has the notable side effect of weight loss. While those brand names have become the go-to weight loss drug across the country, short supply has made them expensive…

Modern science is rediscovering a well-kept ancient secret. I’m about to let you in on it too. For centuries and in various forms of traditional medicine worldwide, certain adaptogenic mushroom supplements have served as powerful remedies. In this post, we’ll review the many medicinal mushrooms and their scientifically-backed health benefits. We’ll explore the top mushroom…

Key takeaways:~ BH4 is an essential cofactor needed for the production of neurotransmitters, nitric oxide, and more.~ Your BH4 levels are important for heart health, immune response, and cognitive disorders.~ Genetic variants affect how likely you are to have low BH4 during times of oxidative stress or inflammation.~ There are natural ways to improve low…

Summary: Researchers have uncovered an anti-aging function in a protein, ATSF-1, found deep within human cells. This protein controls a delicate balance between the creation and repair of mitochondria, which produce energy and contribute to cell aging. By enhancing ATSF-1 function, cellular health was improved in a study using C. elegans worms. This discovery could…