Gout can be provoked by high-purine diets–but many foods contain purine making diet choices limited. This research is showing that purines found in meat and seafood seem to be greater triggers for gout attacks than vegetable sources. More support that half our diet should be vegetables!!
Author: PipeTabor
Heartburn?? You should check for H. pylori
H. pylori is a bacteria that has been linked to ulcers–both in the stomach and in the duodenum. It commonly will cause heartburn (reflux or GERD) or just a chronic sore throat. Most doctors rarely check for H. pylori in patients with GERD but instead simply prescribe antacids which mask […]
Exercise and Memory
More evidence that exercise supports brain health! Read more here.
Hormone Therapy Considerations
This research recommends against the use of hormone therapy after menopause for the protection against dementia and osteoporosis. My approach is to determine each woman’s specific needs–often nutritional deficiencies, adrenal fatigue or other factors are contributing to menopausal symptoms.
Omega-3’s and Football
Omega-3 fatty acids (e.g., cod liver oil) have been shown to be beneficial in treatment for concussion and post-concussion brain injuries. Since the brain is composed primarily of fatty acids, I HIGHLY recommend daily supplementation of DHA and EPA. Many injuries are not officially classified as concussions, but brain injury […]
Probiotics and Antibiotics
The use of probiotics may reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. If you are on antibiotics, I recommend using quality probiotics taken AT LEAST 2 hours away from your antibiotic dose. I also recommend that probiotics be used for an additional 30 days after the antibiotic treatment has been completed. […]
Benefits of Probiotics
Here is a great article explaining the importance of probiotics and including fermented foods in our diets.
Snack vs. Treat
Do you know the difference between a snack and a treat? A snack is a small portion of healthy nutrition between meals when needed. A treat is a non-nutritious but tasty tidbit that should be reserved for rare occasions. This article explains this further and offers some terrific snack ideas!
Gluten-Free Recipe Ideas
This article has some great ideas for gluten-free meals and snacks. A couple words of caution: 1–use only freshly ground flax seed (do not buy the pre-ground meal) and 2–use gluten-free baked goods as treats only (they are low in nutrients and high in carbohydrates). Other than that: Enjoy!!
Curry–for Your Health
I always love posting fun news–and since curry is one of my favorite flavors, I’m excited that research is confirming the health benefits of turmeric (one of the ingredients in curry). Not only is it anti-inflammatory, it also has anti-microbial effects. Read more here.
