Friday, July 21, 2017

Forest bathing is wildly popular in Japan and becoming popular in this country. In the early 1990s, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries coined the term Shinrin-yoku, which translates roughly as "forest bathing," the practice of taking a leisurely walk in a forest for health benefits.

Friday, July 14, 2017

Fish oil sales have now reached more than $1.2 billion a year, without enough regard for environmental contaminates, bio-accumulate of toxins, industry paid for murky science, and sustainability issues.

Friday, July 07, 2017

According to a study published in the July 2017 journal Foods, prior to the advent of artificial lighting, the sun was the primary source of light. However, when the sun sets today, we are hard pressed to find darkness—illumination from ​LEDs, ​incandescent and fluorescent lights provides indoor and outdoor illumination.

Friday, June 30, 2017

Since relationship with Cuba is a top news story, today's Friday Pearl features some of the differences between Cuba and the US health care system. We will also feature Cuban history and music for this coming Sunday's Stop at the Intersection of Science, Art, Music and Humanities.

Friday, June 23, 2017

Today’s Friday Pearl addresses curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric root (Curcuma longa) and the ever-growing scientific information now suggesting multitargeted therapy may prove to be better than monotargeted prescription drug therapy for a number of health problems.

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) recently reported that glutathione (the mother of all antioxidants) helps detoxify the unwanted biochemical effects of chronic stress—but its levels decline with age, and this can set the stage for a wide range of age-related health problems.

Friday, June 09, 2017

A lovely Friday Pearl response note that I received last week from my ophthalmologist friend, Tom Mazzocco, MD, addressed the health benefits of keeping reasonable fats in our diets, which the Biosyntrx science team has always supported since it makes sound biological sense.

Friday, June 02, 2017

Grape seed extract is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory member of the specific flavonoid group called proanthocyanidins. 

Friday, May 26, 2017

Ginned up: To create or arouse feelings; move or excite.My most favorite vitamin-C-passionate ophthalmologists and optometrists stay ginned up for vitamin C. They (and I) are always excited to discuss new vitamin C studies associated with lifetime eye and body health support.

Friday, May 19, 2017

Unfortunately, way too many people, including those who actively take steps to protect their eyes, are still unaware that today's digital lifestyle increases ocular health risk through excessive exposure to blue light.Blue Light Blue light is emitted from a multitude of sources including sunlight, digital devices (e.g. computers, laptops, smartphones, televisi...