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Protecting Cognitive Health with Functional Medicine

Millions of people are affected by Alzheimer’s and other conditions of cognitive decline every year. In fact the NIH puts the number at about 36 million worldwide, and predicts this number will triple by 2050. Here in Israel, Statista’s most recent analysis (in 2020) puts the number at 150,000 Israelis. Though genetics plays a factor …

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Eating Half an Avocado A Day, Keeps Certain Illnesses at Bay….

It is green, delicious, creamy and satisfying – but high is monounsaturated fats.  For years, the fear of consuming foods high in fats have steered individuals away from including avocado into their diets.  But thanks to the revelation of the dangers of low-fat diets, avocados can be enjoyed by everyone without the guilt of adding …

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How Can Your Gut Microbiome Affect You When You Are Older?

The gut microbiota differs between babies, young adults and older people.  When we are born, humans are sterile with microbial colonization occurring straight after birth.  This is influenced by the type of birth – vaginal or caesarian, feeding practices – nursing or formula fed and the external environment.  Our microbiome seems to become more stable and …

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Pomegranates Are Not Just a Beautiful Fruit to Look At…………

Scientists are constantly on the search for the best anti-aging cure, and are now turning their attention to the mitochondria in cells.  These mitochondria are small energy generators which takes nutrients, break them down, and creates energy rich molecules for the cell. Depending on the need of each cell, the mitochondria adjust in numbers accordingly; …

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