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Reviewing the safety of chromium following recent headlines claiming it may cause cancer 

Feb 18, 16

Medicinal fungi Cordyceps sinensis shows measurable results for stress markers in this recent study. 

Feb 15, 16

Our ability to cope with stress depends largely on the complex interactions between components of our hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis). The adrenal cortex figures prominently in the manifestation of adrenal fatigue due to disregulation of the production of cortisol. Adrenal fatigue is not widely medically recognised, and lies somewhere between the underactivity of Addison’s disease and the overactivity of Cushing’s Disease, where cortisol levels lie at the extremes. 

Feb 08, 16

Historically, the adrenal glands have worked to keep us alive during times of stress  such as attacks by wild animals and long winters accompanied by limited food availability. Modern-day stressors are often very different, but are incredibly persistent. 

Feb 01, 16

The effectiveness of ubiquinol for ameliorating sperm density, morphology and motility are incredibly promising.

Jan 29, 16

What is the diagnostic criteria and the most common complementary medicine approaches to polycystic ovarian syndrome?

Jan 26, 16

Dysbiotic gut bacteria have an impact on paracetamol and other drugs' safety lending credence to the clinical relevance of conducting Liver Detoxification Profiles in patients.

Jan 22, 16

What are the most vital nutrients needed when supplementing in pregnancy and why?

Jan 21, 16

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