Vitamin C does far more than preventing scurvy

Scurvy results from vitamin C deficiency. It can lead to loss of teeth, spontaneous bleeding, exhaustion, and pain in the legs. It’s been known since ancient Greek and Egyptian times, though I’ve actually never met anyone with scurvy.

Is glutathione the premier antioxidant?

Vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene are each powerful naturally occurring antioxidants. They protect cells from free radical damage by inhibiting oxidation. They come to us either in food (fresh veggies and fruits) or through internal processes in our body that create them.

Which supplements are actually foundational?

I would like to say that, when we eat a healthy diet based on fresh, clean, and whole foods, we will get an adequate supply of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and other nutrients. The reality is that we don’t.

Turmeric contains anti-inflammatory properties

There are many herbs that draw attention in medical literature, one of the most frequently mentioned is turmeric. Some of the other herbs I read about include milk thistle, ginger, garlic, ginseng and cinnamon. I’ve discovered that turmeric is likely the most important of these at fighting and reversing disease.

Turmeric contains anti-inflammatory properties

There are many herbs that draw attention in medical literature, one of the most frequently mentioned is turmeric.

The ins and outs of flavonoids

Fruits and vegetables are very potent at promoting health and are incredibly beneficial to our bodies. We already know they are full of vitamins and minerals, but did you know they are loaded with bioflavonoids?

Where is your body's immune system?

It’s been said that 70 to 80 percent of our immune cells are located in the gut. This protective environment identifies and attacks a variety of threats, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites, while distinguishing them from our own tissue.

Many elder-care resources are available online

Dear Geezer,

State: 27,580 vaccine doses given in PHD

4,126 Bonner County residents have been vaccinated

Doses given nearly 30,000.

Half-way healthy T-Day feasting

In theory it’s perfect. A family get-together with the menu pre-determined. No presents, no elaborate decorations, no greeting cards, no singing, no church services, just a time to be thankful for family and friends. Right? Well, yeah, for some. But, for those who chronically battle weight gain Thanksgiving dinner can be bulging with forbidden temptations.

Virtual “local food sources” class set

Class will be held July 14 via Zoom

State: Vaccine doses for Idahoans only

The announcement comes as officials estimate 4,800 doses have gone to people who neither work nor live in Idaho.

As cancer treatment advances, patients and doctors push back against drugs' harsh side effects

Cancer patients and doctors have ignited a movement to radically change how new cancer drugs are tested to make them more tolerable. Harsh side effects from powerful cancer drugs have long been accepted as a trade-off for living longer. Now, patients and doctors are questioning whether all that suffering is necessary. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is pushing drugmakers to do a better job at finding the lowest effective dose, even if it takes more time. One group is planning a study to test whether lower doses of two new drugs will work for breast cancer that has spread.

Idaho leaders question state's low vaccine allotment

Idaho health care leaders are pressing federal officials to explain why Idaho was allotted far fewer doses of coronavirus vaccine than most other states.

Just what is 'leaky brain' anyway?

There is a membrane that separates the blood that runs through our brains from the fluid that circulates through our central nervous system. This is called the blood-brain barrier.

When age-related macular degeneration becomes geographic atrophy

I learn so much from commercials. The other day I watched Henry Winkler talk about GA. He said, “GA is irreversible, it’s important to catch it early.” I wasted no time Googling “GA” to find out what it is. Geographic atrophy, I found out, isn’t when my brain can’t find Bolivia on a map.

Extra COVID vaccines prompt special weekend clinic

When BGH was offered extra doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, they didn't hesitate to say yes. As a result, 480 county residents were able to get their first dose of the vaccine.

Governor orders open scrutiny of vaccines

Public will be able to track doses coming in, being administered

Transparency goal as state ramps up vaccine efforts.

Idaho clinics rush to train staff for COVID booster rollout

A booster round of vaccinations is more complicated than past rounds

NHHS updates COVID vaccine status

As of Monday evening, Newport Hospital & Health Services has given out 891 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, hospital officials said.