One of the side effects of our modern environment and diet has been an increase in illnesses such as autism and hyperactivity. It is important to recognize that these do not have a single cause but are rather the common endpoint for many different...
Arginine is a versatile amino acid in animal cells, serving as a precursor for the making not only of proteins but also of ...
Lipoic Acid: A Powerful and Unique Antioxidant ;Lipoic acid, also known as alpha lipoic acid, is a power
Do you think that just brushing and flossing is all it takes for healthy teeth and gums? Although poor hygiene plays a major role in the development of gum disease and tooth decay, an extremely important secondary factor is diet and nutrition. In...
In this column Dr. Galland discusses detoxifying foods which protect against the effects of environmental pollution, free-radical induced cell damage and cancer through dietary anti-oxidants. Foods that are richest in these anti-oxidants are red...
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in your body, a necessary co-factor for hundreds of enzymes, and the most critical mineral of all for coping with stress. Stress-related diseases which run rampant through modern society, like heart...
A large body of research over the past ninety years has demonstrated the preventive value of eating foods fermented with Lactobacilli or their cousins, Bifidobacteria. In "Using Friendly Flora" Leo Galland, M.D. explains how eating these friendly...
If you're convinced there's nothing you can do to prevent cancer, then "Cancer Prevention: what we need to know" by Barry Bittman, M.D just might change your mind. He explores the relationships between diet, tobacco, alcohol consumption and cancer...
Osteoporosis is a rather common bone disease that affects older women and men. It affects more than 10 million people in our nation - mostly women. Unfortunately, rarely do they receive treatment until it's too late. In "Brittle Bones?: Take An...
Menopause is confusing and so is the data that surrounds it - especially when it comes to the issue of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). For women who are considering HRT, in "Menopause: insights for preventing osteoporosis and lowering cancer...