This year almost seems designed to test everyone’s sense of wellbeing. The pandemic, economic uncertainty, extreme weather conditions and other sources of stress have brought millions of people to their boiling point. In fact, a June 2020 survey conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that 31% of Americans are dealing […]
What’s the best way to treat cancer? Surgery? Chemotherapy? Immunotherapy? Though the treatment always depends on the type of cancer, many conventional therapies are known to take a physical toll on the body. In the hopes of providing patients with milder treatments, the medical and scientific communities are exploring alternative therapy to this disease. […]
For people with diabetes, there’s a clear before and after diagnosis. Counting carbs, monitoring blood sugar levels, and insulin shots are now part of a circumscribed routine. Choices about meals and exercise need to be made with real-time glucose levels in mind. What if the right treatment could lessen that burden? Could natural supplements […]
Of all the discoveries and breakthroughs around COVID-19 (and there’s been so much to follow), one particular study caught our attention. Researchers recently conducted a study that demonstrated promising results with a specific seaweed extract as a preventative measure against the disease. Even the World Health Organization recognized the potential of seaweed as a […]
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but can the right amount of seaweed keep you out of the dentist’s office? Some studies suggest that the nutrients and antimicrobial properties of natural seaweed are perfect for preventing tooth decay, gum disease and canker sores. For formulators in search of natural oral care ingredients to […]
Sugar. Salt. Saturated Fats. Combine these staples of the North American diet with a sedentary lifestyle and you have the recipe for today’s heart disease epidemic. And it’s only going to get worse. By 2035, as many as 45% of American adults in the United States are expected to struggle with this life-threatening disease. Only […]
These days, antiviral solutions are on everyone’s mind. The general public as well as virologists, healthcare professionals and members of the pharmaceutical industry are eager to inhibit the spread and production of viruses. Though many researchers are focused on COVID-19 vaccines or miracle drugs, there’s also an immediate need on the market for compounds with […]