Doctor Recommendations On Healthy Aging Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Aging can’t be avoided, yet premature aging can be slowed down by our choices that are instrumental in determining to what extent aging will impact our bodies. The medical literature shows that we have the ability to age in…
The Antioxidant Red Wine Polyphenols Protect Omega-3s Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) When we consume dietary or supplemental oils, such as fish oil, we must prevent them from undergoing oxidative damage (“free radical damage”). Polyunsaturaed oils by their very nature are prone to lipid peroxidation. However, even those of…
Four Tests Lay the Foundation for An Effective Supplement Regimen Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Individuals who want to make a stronger commitment to enhancing their health in 2008 as well as newcomers to the healthy aging supplement field, can dramatically improve the success of their regimen by first…
Detoxification From the Four Main Burdens of Life Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Before people can achieve true wellness, they must liberate themselves from certain burdens that can affect overall health. In order to build a strong foundation, it’s crucial to make certain that the gut is healthy, that…
Telomere Length Is Crucial to Longevity Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) With my patients and myself, I incorporate pterostilbene, a methyl group containing a form of the resveratrol molecule, whenever possible for general antioxidant benefits and also the ability to enhance chromosomal health, in particular telomere length. After all,…
Measuring Inflammation is Key to Overall Health Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Creactive Protein (CRP) is an inflammation marker studied extensively for its possible role in heart disease. However, emerging evidence indicates that high levels of CRP are present in a number of other conditions. A search of the…
Fucoidan’s Novel Role in Tissue Repair and Heart Health Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) The controversial discussions about stem cells that we hear in the news often revolve around the potential ability of embryonic stem cells to treat diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, autoimmune disease, burn victims, blood…
Controlling Carbohydrate Cravings Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Anyone who suffers from carbohydrate and sugar cravings knows that it can seem like torture to try to resist them. Yet, doing so can be an important step in achieving optimal health and weight and can improve overall energy levels. The…
Specific Form of Two B Vitamins is Crucial for Proper Absorption Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Many of my patients inquire as to why the methyl form of vitamin B12 and folic acid are important, compared to other available forms of those vitamins. The methyl form of B12, called…
Connecting the Dots on Your Fingernails Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Clinical experience indicates that in more than 50 percent of patients with white dots or lines in their fingernails (not the half moons at the base of the nail), zinc can help clear up the dots or lines…