The best doctor is your own Immune System

Dr. Susan Blum is a functional medicine practitioner specializing in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. She is the Founder and Director of the Blum Center for Health. She has been published widely and is the author of The Immune System Recovery Plan: A Doctor’s 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease. “Edibles impact your immune […]

Research published by the BMJ has shown that diets high in plant protein are associated with a lower risk of death from any cause. Scientists reviewed data from a period of 32 years, involving 113,039 deaths among 715,128 participants. Consumption of plant protein was associated with an 8% lower risk of all-cause mortality, and a […]

Two studies published in the BMJ shows that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The first study was based on 9,754 adults with diabetes with a comparison group of 13,662 adults without diabetes. They estimated that just a 66-gram increase in daily fruit […]

A new study sheds light on why people with higher blood levels of trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke and tend to die earlier. Published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension, the study shows that our gut bacteria metabolize animal products like meat and eggs to release a byproduct […]

Suicide is the second leading cause of death worldwide for young adults. Currently available antidepressants are barely adequate and only relieve symptoms in about 20% of patients. Hericium erinaceus, also known as lion’s mane mushroom, may significantly improve depression through modulating chemical signals and anti-inflammatory pathways in the brain. It represents an exciting area for […]

The ABM mushroom was tested at the Tokyo University National Center Laboratory and the Tokyo College of Pharmacy. Compared to the other commonly used mushrooms—including maitake, reishi, and shiitake—ABM exhibited far superior immune enhancing effect. This trial showed ABM to be 80% more effective than the world’s number one cancer drug PSK, an extract of […]

Antibiotic resistance leading to “superbugs” poses a severe threat to health. Research shows that some common probiotic bacteria used commercially could be resistant to several antibiotics. Bacteria can transfer genetic material to other bacteria. There is a chance these probiotic bacteria can transfer antibiotic resistance to hostile bacteria in the gut, causing a serious safety […]

Amino acids modulate the secretion of both insulin and glucagon; the composition of dietary protein therefore has the potential to influence the balance of glucagon and insulin activity. Soy protein, as well as many other vegan proteins, are higher in non-essential amino acids than most animal-derived food proteins, and as a result should preferentially favor […]

Researchers found that compared with taking only 4,000 steps per day, taking 8,000 steps per day was associated with a 51% lower risk of death from all causes, while taking 12,000 steps per day was associated with a 65% lower risk. The team, which included investigators from the U.S. National Cancer Institute, the U.S. National […]

“The viscous dietary fiber psyllium from the husk of the Plantago ovata seed reduces LDL cholesterol and may complement cardiovascular disease (CVD) treatment. Psyllium fiber improves lipid markers, potentially delaying the process of atherosclerosis-associated CVD risk.” https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/108/5/922/5098499 Copyright © WISH Team