Dr. Mark Rosenberg, Author at FoodTrients

July 14, 2014

Natural Acid Found In Apple Peels Prevents Muscle Loss

One of the concerning issues faced by people over-age 50 is the gradual loss of muscle mass that starts to speed up past this age. The big medical term for this muscle mass loss is sarcopenia and it only gets worse if you don’t take measures to fight it. One of these measures is a naturally occurring acid that I’d like to tell you about. Causes of Muscle Loss Did you know that people over the age of 30 begin to lose muscle mass? They can lose between 3% and 5% per decade. It speeds up after age 50 and people can lose between […]

July 8, 2014

Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Make That Elephant On Your Chest Go Away

Bloating, burping, sour taste in your mouth, and stomach or chest pains, these are some of the frequent complaints that bring patients to my office. If you are one of the approximately 60 million Americans who suffer from heartburn, you’ll know what I’m talking about. The horrible burning sensation in the middle of your chest is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). It occurs when hydrochloric acid backs up into your esophagus, which is the tube between your mouth and stomach. Don’t ignore your symptoms of GERD. If they last more than two weeks, you should see your doctor. Left untreated, GERD […]

July 8, 2014

Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Smell This and Boost Your Memory

If you’re having problems with those senior moment memory glitches, wouldn’t it be great if you could just smell something regularly to improve them? Well, with the results of new research out of Wales, you may be able to do just that. I’d like to share with you the findings of that research using an ancient, common spice believed to boost memory. Just by smelling it… Rosemary: Just The Smell of it Boosts Your Memory A few decades ago, aromatherapy became the big thing on the New Age, natural health scene. Practitioners were having their clients diffuse essential oils and […]

July 1, 2014

Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Just In…The Top 5 Powerhouse Nutrients!

“Nutrient profiling” isn’t really a new thing. Alternative health researchers as well as naturopath doctors have been doing it for decades. Simply said, it’s the process of identifying which foods, vitamins, minerals, etc, pack the

July 1, 2014

Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Glucosamine: Not Just For Joints – It Could Extend Your Life

I learned about some pretty exciting research findings the other day. The implications of it may break new ground in both anti-aging medicine as well as diabetes and joint health. Seems that a decades-old joint supplement has been given new life by Swiss-German researchers. In addition to its already known, and well-accepted, ability to help arthritic joints, new findings show that glucosamine may help diabetes. But that’s not all. Let me tell you about the even more amazing properties of glucosamine. I know you’ll be as excited as I am. Glucosamine: Protects Joints, Helps Diabetes…Extends LIFE As unbelievable as that […]

June 24, 2014

Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Flaxseed Is A Lifesaver

You’ve heard, probably many times, that your body needs omega-3 fatty acids… in fact, it craves them. These omega-3s are in short supply in the food chain these days, but when you get enough of them you help your heart, your brain, your joints, and even your mood.

June 10, 2014

Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Is This Old Supplement The New Key To Osteoporosis?

You’ve likely heard about melatonin. It’s a supplement that’s been around for a few decades now. It was originally touted as a cure for jet lag and even everyday insomnia. Yet, further research on melatonin revealed that it’s benefits were much more extensive than a sleep aid. Recently researchers in Toronto have uncovered yet another benefit of melatonin that has special importance to older people and their bones. Here’s what they found… Is Melatonin The New Key To Osteoporosis? As I mentioned above, we’ve known for a few decades now how great melatonin is for helping with sleep disorders. But […]

June 10, 2014

Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Men: June Is Your Month – Heed These 6 Health Issues

Like me, you could be a father, brother, son, uncle, best friend, maybe even a grandpa, to someone who loves you. Now, put yourself in their place for a moment and imagine what their world would be like if they lost you. Sadly, many men – especially those 50 and over – lose their lives unnecessarily every year. Many of them have sudden heart attacks or succumb to illnesses because they ignored the symptoms and didn’t seek treatment. In honor of Men’s Health Awareness Month this June; I’m going to give you a checklist of 6 crucial health areas that […]

June 3, 2014

Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Build Muscles With Glutamine

One of the most important things we can do for ourselves as we get older is maintain good muscle mass. It not only keeps us looking trim and fit but it helps us do even the simplest daily activities even better.