
Digestive Diseases
Rooibos Tea: Properties and Health Benefits
In my daily clinical practice, one of the most frequent imbalances I observe in patients is the effect of stress on health. For this reason, it is fundamental for me to insist on a clear guideline from the first consultation: it is necessary to avoid the consumption of tea (whether green, black, or white) and coffee.
Nutrition and integrative medicine: The importance of intestinal microflora
Nutritional therapy of digestive function has traditionally focused on what happens inside the digestive tract. Therefore, it was limited to replacing digestive enzymes, bile salts, etc, herbs and nutrients that are responsible for promoting peristalsis and intestinal transit time or probiotics. What is the best solution to ensure absorption that can maintain optimal health?
Diet Therapy for Cancer: B-Carotene
Because the development of cancer has been related to high levels of oxidative stress, the antioxidant properties of beta-carotene are beneficial for the prevention and treatment of cancer. The presence of beta-carotenes decreases oxidative damage in lymphocytes and therefore protects immune function
FOOD AS MEDICINE: Omega 3 fatty acids
The most important Omega 3 fatty acids are docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). They are found in a 50:50 or 60:40 ratio in fish. They are essential nutrients for cell membranes, improve flexibility and communication between cells and help proper cellular metabolism








