A Potent Toxin Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Fluoride is a chemical compound of the element fluorine found naturally in food, water and air. Humans are also exposed to fluoride from municipal water supplies (when it’s added), dental treatments, coal burning, pesticides, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, bricks, tiles and ceramics, and…
Flawless Skin in Summer and Beyond Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Summertime can pose a number of challenges to achieving healthy skin. Although getting outdoors and enjoying the sunshine does increase vitamin D production, at the same time that we’re being exposed to this health-promoting vitamin, we’re also exposed…
Preserving Factors Integral to an Active Lifestyle Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) A majority of the American population seems to equate old age with being inactive and unhealthy. The assumption is generally made that once we surpass a certain age we will not be as active as we once…
An Under-Recognized Enemy to Cardiovascular Health Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) We all know that smoking, high cholesterol levels and obesity are bad for our hearts. However, although many people have never heard of fibrinogen, a high level of the protein fibrinogen in the blood is rapidly coming to…
A Pre-Conception Nutritional Approach Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) [Editor’s Note: Chris D. Meletis, ND is co-author of the book Enhancing Fertility: A Couple’s Guide to Natural Approaches.] The inability to conceive a child is one of the most heartbreaking situations a couple can endure. Unfortunately, due to reduced…
The Heart-Harming Effects of Elevated Cortisol Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) When we consider heart disease risk factors, we often think of cholesterol, homocysteine, C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and fibrinogen. However, research is finding that another overlooked factor may play an equally important role in heart health. This factor is…
The Health Consequences of Constipation Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) At the very least, intermittent constipation is inconvenient and unpleasant. At the worst, nagging constipation can contribute toward the development of suboptimal health. This article addresses occasional constipation, its causes, its health ramifications and remedies. According to the National…
Frequently Asked Questions About A Novel Immune Modulator Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) EpiCor™ is a revolutionary new product that has been researched for its effects on the immune system. The response has been tremendous. However, there have also been many questions that have arisen. I have studied the…
Easy Strategies Support Health During Air Travel Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Each and every time we board an airplane we increase our risk of dehydration, blood clots and increased free radical damage. As a frequent flyer myself, traveling tens of thousands of miles each and every year to…
Does Sleep Loss Cause Weight Gain? Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) We’ve become a society that sleeps less and weighs more. Researchers are beginning to believe that these two coinciding states are not a coincidence since science is beginning to unravel a link between sleep loss and weight gain.…