Pamela Weintraub

Feb 24, 2025 | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Pilar Gerasimo |Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl |Pamela Weintraub |Sonya Taylor

A few years ago, I gave a presentation to an audience of physicians and hospital administrators based on my book, The Healthy Deviant: A Rule Breaker’s Guide to Being Healthy in an Unhealthy World. During my talk, I noted how deviating from the typical American diet — or just not eating what everybody else is eating — can lead to social awkwardness and stigmatization. A doctor approached me afterward to seek my advice.

Jan 7, 2025 | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Mo Perry |Anjula Razdan |Pamela Weintraub

Numerous studies highlight an association between oral bacteria and cardiovascular diseases. A study from the American Heart Association, published in 2021, found that people with gum disease have higher levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in their blood than those with healthy gums. Another recent study, in Postgraduate Medical Journal, shows exactly how oral dysbiosis damages arterial health.

Nov 26, 2024 | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Mo Perry |Julie Kendrick |Helen Martineau |Pamela Weintraub

The body makes nitric oxide in two ways. Cells lining the blood vessels produce nitric oxide from L-arginine, an amino acid found in meat and nuts. This process declines with age, but the body also makes nitric oxide by processing nitrates directly from food. Nitrates are found in dark, leafy greens and certain root vegetables, like beets. Understanding their importance requires a quick hit of chemistry. A nitrate is made up of a nitrogen atom bonded to three oxygen atoms (NO3).

Oct 17, 2024 | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Pamela Weintraub |Helen Martineau

When we hear “nitrates,” we often think of the problematic preservatives lurking in processed meats. Yet these are only one piece of a nutrient jigsaw puzzle; the full picture is much more interesting. Naturally occurring nitrates and nitrites found in vegetables, fruits, and drinking water are the focus of promising new longevity research — primarily because of their role in producing nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is a beneficial gas formed by the cells of the endothelium.

Oct 3, 2024 | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Laine Bergeson |Michael Dregni |Pamela Weintraub

When you or someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, you may feel like the world just tilted on its axis. It is normal to feel this way, says integrative cancer-care expert Nalini Chilkov, LAc, OMD — cancer is a serious and scary prospect. Yet no matter how dire the report, you do have time to catch your breath and get your questions answered so that you can make informed decisions. Integrative cancer experts offer this advice to help you prepare for the journey. 1) Take time to make a plan.