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UB offers a variety of health science programs at the graduate and professional level, with an emphasis in wellness and disease prevention, including:


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• Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) – This healthy omega-6 works synergistically with EPA to reduce infl ammation. It decreases symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, eases athletic injuries, reduces psoriasis and eczema, helps with weight loss and may have benefi ts in brain cancer.


• Oleic Acid - Olive Oil is rich in this omega-9 fatty acid. It reduces the likelihood of developing rheumatoid arthritis, enhances heart health, and has powerful anti-infl ammatory properties.


• Curcumin – This compound found in the turmeric root re- duces infl ammation through at least 97 different biological mechanisms! It can decrease activity of several infl ammatory chemicals as well as turn off genes involved in infl ammation. Additionally, curcumin has been shown to help rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, Alzheimer’s, liver damage, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal polyps and age- related cognitive impairment.


• Pycnogenol - A patented complex of 40 different antioxidants, pycnogenol has been shown to help osteoarthritis, Type 2 dia- betes, cardiovascular health, erectile dysfunction and asthma.


• Boswellia – Also known as frankincense, this resin may help reduce over-activity of the immune system and decrease symp- toms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.


• Ginger – A close botanical relative to turmeric, ginger has been shown to help rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, muscular pain, and morning or motion sickness.


• Digestive Enzymes – In supplement form, digestive enzymes can assist with breaking down food proteins and undigested foods that may trigger infl ammatory reactions. They may also break down infectious gut bacteria, regulate your immune sys- tem and turn off some genes involved in infl ammation.


• Resveratrol – This compound extracted from grapes may reduce your risk of developing age-related diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.


Finally, low levels or a defi ciency of certain nutrients can affect


the body’s ability to regulate infl ammation. Vitamins A, B1, B6, B12, C, D, E, and K; calcium, chromium, iodine, magnesium, selenium and zinc all play a role in reducing infl ammation and/or regulating your immune and infl ammatory responses. Adding a high-quality multivi- tamin to your supplement regimen can remove any basic defi ciencies and reduce infl ammation.


When searching to improve your health, keeping infl ammation under control is key. Although infl ammation is essential to repair the body, if infl ammation becomes chronic it will break down the body and lead to disease. Infl ammatory triggers are not the only culprits; remember that dietary imbalances or defi ciencies allow infl ammation to persist. What is the best diet? It’s really not a diet at all! It’s as simple as reducing infl ammatory foods (refi ned grains, trans fats, artifi cial ingredients, sugars and preservatives) and increasing anti-infl ammatory whole foods such as coldwater fi sh, free-range meats, organic fruits and veggies, nuts, seeds and herbs and spices. A transition to whole foods is the easiest and most effective way to reduce infl ammation and optimize your health.


Stephanie Walsh, MNT, CEPC, CPT is a Master Nutrition Therapist, Board Certifi ed in Holistic Nutrition®, Certi- fi ed Eating Psychology Coach and Personal Trainer. Her holistic approach considers the whole person - stress, sleep quality, readiness for change, digestive complaints, nutrition, fi tness level and more - to optimize your health and wellbeing for the long term. Contact Stephanie at 207.730.2208 or email her: swalsh@theholistichealthapproach.com. www.theholistichealthapproach.com. See ad on page 15.


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