Personalized Nutrition The Blood Type Diet Blog - 4YourType

Until the mid-1900s scientists were completely unaware of the role that a laughably small molecule played in human health. The molecule is called nitric oxide (usually abbreviated NO) and it is simply the marriage of one molecule of oxygen and one m...

Every night when we go to sleep, our brain enters the cleaning cycle. This cycle, known as cerebral autophagy, is the process by which our bodies get rid of old or damaged parts of the cells. The name ‘autophagy’ comes from the Greek words auto (self...

By Peter D'Adamo, ND There are literally thousands of digestive enzyme supplements out there and available to the general public. Most are rudimentary; however, a few are formulated in a manner that is quite imaginative and inspired. Over my a...

You’ve most likely heard at one time or another that calcium is a key component for women striving to maintain optimal health. But why? What is its importance? Are all calcium supplements the same? How does blood type impact calcium requirement...

Let’s Do Some Spring CleaningI’ll admit, I’m not the biggest fan of “detoxes.” We have mechanisms in place that detoxify volatile and toxic compounds every day without us even feeling it. While detoxing is definitely important, it’s a pretty comp...

Have you ever wondered what’s with all the hype surrounding oil supplements? Consuming an adequate amount of omega-3 fatty acids through sources like fish oil, flaxseeds or walnuts is essential for promoting cardiovascular health, maintaining a he...

You’ve probably seen elderberry products cropping up recently in the form of lozenges, capsules and syrups, but despite a recent surge in attention, elderberry has long been in the back pocket of many acclaimed healers, including Hippocrates hi...

Many of us are aware of the concept of a ‘meme,’ an idea that spreads from person to person within a culture as some sort of phenomenon. Memes are sticky, like that song you can’t get out of your head no matter how hard you try. ‘Deto...

From my very first book,  Eat Right for Your Type, I’ve written about the mysterious connection between the ABO blood types and the makeup of the microbial world inside our bodies, also known as the ‘microbiome.’ As evidence increasi...

As I write this, my immediate surroundings appear exclusively populated with a bevy of sneezing, throat clearing, nose blowing and coughing troglodytes that in earlier times I was once able to recognize as friends, students and colleagues. Ye...

Elderberry has long been regarded as a food with incredible immune-supporting properties. But can this simple berry truly improve how your body responds to illness? If you’re talking about the influenza virus, a source of annual epidemics, the...

Catechol B vitamins, amino acids and the botanicals magnolia and rhodiola work together to fight the “slow-burn” of stress that can linger on and cause long term elevated cortisol levels. This blend is good for ev...