We can all agree that 2020 has been an unforgettable year. Although it has been a difficult time for most, we wanted to take a moment to look back on …
Gelatin: A Panacea for the Ages
Gelatin is certainly a food your grandmother would recognize. From bone broths to jello molds, gelatin was found in the majority of our ancestors’ diets. Derived from skin, bones, and …
Vitamin B9 – Folate
A Course In Nutrition: Learning Your A, B, C’s Welcome back to Part 7 of our multiple-part series on Vitamins. In the last blog of this series, we talked about …
Cranberries: A Seasonal Fruit to be Thankful For
It’s that time of the year again. The magical season when the air becomes crisp and cool, leaves transform into brilliant hues of yellow, orange, and red, and many favorite …
Lower Your Blood Pressure with Natural Remedies
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) “was a primary or contributing cause of death for more than 494,873 people in the United States in 2018. High blood pressure costs the United States …
Special Discounts for NTI Students
Wondering about the benefits of being a student at Nutrition Therapy Institute? In addition to receiving a thorough science-based holistic nutrition education, our students can take advantage of many student …
Bioflavonoids and the Immune System: How Quercetin Can Prevent a Hypersensitive Allergic Response
Allergic conditions have been on the rise in the past century. Asthma, autoimmunity, dermatitis, hay fever, and more are plaguing humans more often than ever, including the very young. The …
Vitamin B6 – Pyridoxine
A Course In Nutrition: Learning Your A, B, C’s Welcome back to Part 6 of our multiple-part series on Vitamins. As you probably know, we took a small break from …
Garlic: An Exploration of Allicin and Antioxidant Activity
Allicin is one of the active chemicals found in plants of the Allium family. Garlic is by far the most concentrated source of this valuable nutrient, with lesser quantities found …
Obesity, Hormones, Sleep and the Connection Between Brain Activity and Body Weight
August 2020 Research Review Body composition and the brain are intricately interconnected in a profound way, one that can alter communication enough to shake the foundation of well-being. Signals from …