The First Component of Healthy Aging Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) In the January newsletter article, Five Components to Healthy Aging, I touched upon the five most critical ways individuals can stay healthy throughout their lives. Beginning with this newsletter, I would like to expand upon those five components…
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The Second Component to Healthy Aging Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) In the January newsletter article, Five Critical Components to Healthy Aging, I touched upon the five most critical ways individuals can stay healthy throughout their lives. Last month, I began a five-part series to address each of these…
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Proper Hydration Is the Key to Improved Health Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Over the last 20 years, patients have routinely asked me, “What supplements and foods should we be eating?” What they routinely fail to ask is how much liquid should be consumed on a daily basis. There…
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New Combination of Nutrients Addresses Three Critical Factors Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) In past articles in Vitamin Research News (“Anti-Hypertension Protocol Using Shark Cartilage and Cordyceps Sinesis”) we have discussed how too much parathyroid hypertensive factor (PHF) will increase intracellular calcium and how lowering PHF will reduce calcium…
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Preparing the Immune System for Fall and Winter 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…
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Take the Guesswork out of Supplementation Programs Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Because we all have unique bio-chemical needs, some individuals may need more of a nutritional supplement than others. Some patients may have a deficiency in coenzyme Q10, for example, while others are in need of vitamin B12.…
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Vision-Supporting Nutrients Enhance Heart Health, Build Immunity and Protect Against Damage from Computer Use Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Some of the most powerful antioxidants in the plant kingdom are pigments known as anthocyanosides. These pigments are found in a variety of fruits—especially bilberry and black currants—and are even…
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Oral Health: A Healthy Mouth Equals a Healthy Body Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) At first glance, supporting periodontal health seems like the least likely way to keep the entire body healthy. Yet, many fascinating studies are showing that good oral health is linked to optimal cardiovascular function, blood…
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Beyond Brain Health Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a popular spice that has been used for centuries in Southeastern Asia and India; curcumin, the main constituent of turmeric, is the main flavoring agent in curry dishes. Turmeric and curcumin have been studied extensively for their…
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HIDDEN CAUSES OF GI DYSFUNCTION Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Often, in the absence of overt disease, the extent of an individual’s colon-supporting supplement regimen consists exclusively of consuming a good probiotic. Yet, in order for the good bacteria found in probiotics to flourish in the colonic environment, there…
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