Leucine
Leucine is unique among amino acids. It's a building block for proteins but it also serves as a hormonal switch to stimulate protein production.
Support for healthy diet and lifestyle
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on support for healthy diet and lifestyle...
Four nutrients it’s hard to get on a vegan diet
Meat?
There are many problems with the way meat is produced. It ruins the environment. It makes animals’ lives ...
Why I source my herbs in Australia
The potential benefits of herbal medicines is an active area of scientific research. Sourcing medicinal herbs in Australia has advantages.
Nitric oxide and your health
Nitric oxide is a key molecule for health because it signals your arteries to dilate. This article covers the three main ways to boost nitric oxide levels.
Do we really need to drink all that water?
If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard that drinking 8 glasses of water a day of 8 ounces each is good for your ...
My blood pressure quest. Chapter 3: Mercury in my hair
High levels of mercury can contribute to high blood pressure; hair testing of heavy metals can reveal the problem and point to a solution.
Heartburn, reflux & GERD
Symptoms of reflux are commonly managed with prescriptions for PPI's. But the functional diagnostic medicine approach digs deeper.
Chapter 1: My blood pressure quest. The commitment
Tests for blood pressure are a routine part of medical checkups and over the years that's become a concern of ...
Which is the more sophisticated technology?
Before you answer, consider this: Over millions of years, plants have develop sophisticated chemical ...
Does this supplement solve the exercise paradox?
Even though exercise is one of the best ways to improve your ability to deal with stress, exercise itself is ...
Fructose is bad for you
Since it’s found in fruits, sugar has always been a part of the human diet. Grains and dairy foods also contain ...
No wonder we’re all starved of nutrients despite an abundance of food
This chart says it all.
It shows the woefully low point to which American agriculture has sunk. It shows the ...
Give your immune system a nutritional boost
The main functions of body's immune system are Protecting against infection
Clearing damaged tissues, ...
New research: why you should eat lots of different kinds of foods
Four different research studies document the health value of a diversity of foods.
Intermittent fasting — a new path to better health
It's not only what you eat, it's when you eat.
