Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
How Osteo-Lube™ Supports your Health! Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND I wanted to take the time to talk about a product that in my mind just does not get nearly enough attention! This product is called Osteo-Lube™. I bet you are thinking Osteo-Lube™ what the heck …
Hepatitis Part 2 Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND In our last blog on this topic, we began with some background information such as just what is hepatitis? What causes hepatitis? And what are the symptoms you might experience with hepatitis? If you haven’t read the first …
Hepatox Hx
Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND
Invite Health has quite a selection of nutrients that are good for both our liver and kidneys. One such item is called Hepatox. It has a funny name I know but this particular supplement is a combination of things that have been found in studies to help our liver and kidney health. These nutrients include Phyllanthus amarus, Dandelion root and Milk Thistle. Let’s review these nutrients one at time, shall we?
Phyllanthus amarus sounds like a funny name for a supplement however it’s got a ton of benefits for our health. So what do studies have to say about it? Well studies have found that is a powerful antioxidant. Those same studies have found that it is hepatoprotective. (1) Studies have also found that it can help with diabetes and kidney stones. These same studies have also found that it can help with chronic inflammation. (2) Other studies have found that it is also antiviral and this is important because it also helps fight against hepatitis B. It has also been found to be hepatoprotective, good for overall inflammation and cytotoxic. (3) So just what does all this actually mean? Basically it means that studies find that it helps with our liver and kidneys in several different ways.
The next item in Hepatox is our old friend Dandelion root! Dandelion root, as I said in my blog on Daily Detox powder has quite a few benefits for our overall health. Now I’m not going to over this in too much detail because as I said I wrote a large detailed explanation of just what dandelion does in my blog on Daily Detox powder. So let’s just do a quick review on just what dandelion does for us. Dandelion has been found to help those with gallstones. This is important because gallstones can affect our liver health and even our ability to fully digest fats and any fat soluble vitamins. (4) As you know fat soluble vitamins include Omega 3’s and even Vitamin D among other things that are important for our overall health. Dandelion is also one of the nutrients that studies have found to help with our kidney health. (5) Studies have also found that dandelion is a strong natural diuretic that can help with bloating and fluid buildup in the body. (6) Other studies have found that when combined with certain antimicrobials it may help with our urinary health. (7)
Milk Thistle is the last item in Hepatox. Once again I’ll just be doing a quick summary since I wrote about this powerful nutrient in my blog on Daily Detox powder. As I talked about in both my blog on NAFLD and my latter blog on cirrhosis having NAFLD is a huge risk factor for damaging our liver. Studies have found that milk thistle has many benefits for NAFLD including reducing markers normally elevated in NAFLD such as triglycerides and GGT levels. (8) Milk thistle has also been found to be helpful in reducing kidney disease especially in diabetics. (9)
As you can see Hepatox sure has plenty of benefits for our liver and kidneys. Many people like to do a yearly detox as the seasons change and in my clinical experience Hepatox can be a great addition to these protocols. It can also be used every day for those who would like to support their kidneys and liver. As always feel free to reach out to one of Invite’s qualified nutritionists to determine if Hepatox is the right supplement to help reach your goals.
Our next topic will be Hepatitis.
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What exactly is Liver Cirrhosis? Part 2 Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND This is part 2 of our discussion on cirrhosis. If you haven’t read the first part I suggest you do that first since it will contain important background information. In this blog I …
What exactly is Liver Cirrhosis? Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND In my experience as a Naturopath cirrhosis of the liver is one of the most confusing disorders that people can experience. What exactly even is cirrhosis? What cause’s it? What are the symptoms one might experience? …
Flex Hx
Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND
Recently I was doing a consult with someone regarding a sprained ankle. When I recommended Flex Hx we soon realized that there’s no blog on the benefits of Flex Hx! So here it is! All about the amazing Flex Hx! Let’s get into it, shall we?
To start with what is Flex Hx? Well simply put it’s a powder that contains nutrients that can help our tendons and ligaments. Chondroitin, one of the nutrients found in Flex Hx has been found to have quite a few benefits. Studies have found it can help with damage to the meniscus, as well as ligament damage. It has also been found to help stimulate collagen synthesis. (1) In one study after 6 month of use chondroitin was found to reduce pain and increase mobility in those with hand osteoarthritis. (2) Studies have also found that using chondroitin can help improve healing torn tendons when they are torn. (3) So what does all this mean? Basically to sum things up chondroitin can promote collagen synthesis which is important in helping with arthritis as well as healing ligaments and tendons.
Bromelain is another nutrient that is found in Flex Hx. Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme found in pineapple. Basically when you think of a proteolytic enzyme you can think of it as an enzyme that “eats” or breaks up inflammation. (4) According to Mount Sinai bromelain is effective at reducing inflammation. It can also be helpful in reducing pain, swelling, bruising and even reduce healing time. For example, Mount Sinai stated it may be helpful in healing tendinitis, sprains and strains. (5)
The next nutrient that is found in Flex Hx are the collagen peptides. Anyone who knows me will tell you that collagen is one of my favorite supplements for so many things! In fact I wrote a whole blog on using collagen not just for the expected joint health but for our heart health. Feel free to check it out! Studies have found that collagen can help improve joint function and reduce joint pain when the joint is damaged. (6)
The last 2 nutrients found in Flex Hx are copper and manganese. These are 2 minerals that help to build up collagen and connective tissues. According to the Cleveland Clinic, copper and manganese are important in building our connective tissue. (7)
I know what you’re thinking, but Dr. Claire what does all this science stuff actually mean? Well it all comes together to mean that Flex Hx is an amazing formula for our connective tissue. In practice this means it is good for tendons, ligaments, cartilage and even for a torn meniscus. Now Flex Hx is a powder. I bet you’re wondering if it can be mixed into a smoothie. It can! It can also be mixed into applesauce or yogurt. It can also be used in place of collagen in any recipes that call for collagen. For example you can make overnight oats. Simply take ¼ cup oats, add ¼ cup milk of choice, 1 teaspoon vanilla, sweetener of choice. Add ½ cup yogurt of choice. Mix and add 1 scoop of Flex Hx. Top with frozen berries of choice. I like frozen but fresh works too!
Our next topic is why it’s important to address Sleep and Nutrition!
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