This article by Dr. Crinnion reports “clear links between environmental toxicants and diabetes and obesity, as well as the clear implication of the consumption of farmed salmon in these health problems”. It is an interesting and extensive article. Bottom line is to include wild-caught salmon in your diet and avoid farmed fish. Read more here.
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Love your Spices!!
March 5th, 2012
Another article on the health benefits of spices–so spice up your life!! (or at least your meals!!). Click here.
Fasting–Good for your heart
February 25th, 2012
This is a great article summarizing recent research on the benefits of fasting–even if you only skip 2 meals. Fasting should be done after gaining approval from your physician, however. Please call for an appointment. To read the article, click here.
Arsenic in Brown Rice Syrup
February 21st, 2012
Research has been revealing that rice extracts arsenic from soil and can therefore be an unwanted source of arsenic in our diets whether or not the rice has been grown “organically”. A consequence of arsenic in brown rice is that it is also showing up in brown rice syrup. Rice syrups are commonly used in packaged foods that are formulated without cane sugar. Understand, too, that rice syrup remains highly processed. For people over 2 years old, honey is best option. Maple syrup in small quantities is another OK option. Read more here.
Research on Ionic Foot Baths
February 6th, 2012
Many patients have asked me over the years my opinion on ionic foot baths. While I generally recommended steering clear of them, this is the first research I’ve seen on their ability to detox. The researchers found no evidence of improved detoxing using the units. Of particular concern is the potential risk of exposing oneself to toxic elements from the unit itself. You can read more here.