Author: PipeTabor

Weight Loss

Resistant Starches and Weight Loss?

Findings suggest that resistant starches in foods may increase metabolic rate and possibly support weight loss. More research is needed, of course. And don’t over-eat resistant starches either! But you may enjoy a baked potato–cooled in refrigerator then re-warmed–occasionally 🙂 Check out this article.

Brain and Nervous System Health

Winter Blues? Light Therapy May Help

Winter blues effect many people, especially women. Light therapy may be a great addition to your winter health regime–attached is a great article describing one person’s experience. Also, do try and get outdoors daily. Take Vitamin D if you are deficient. Exercise. And eat healthy foods–I like adding fresh ginger […]

General Health, Weight Loss

Obesogens May Be Thwarting Weight-Loss

For so many of us, weight loss is becoming more and more difficult and obesity is on the rise. A very real culprit may be hidden “obesogens”. Xenoestrogens have long been known to increase risk of weight gain and difficult weight loss. Avoiding plastics and parabens can help–see the attached […]

Recipes

Delicious Paleo Biscuits

Golly, with this wintry blast of cold and snow in the Pacific Northwest, I got a hankering for some warm biscuits with my soup. I wasn’t convinced that a flour-free version could be tasty, but I was WRONG! These are delicious!! I adapted the recipe from “The Gluten-Free Almond Flour […]

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Wheat and Inflammation–It’s About Time

Research continues to confirm the link between wheat and inflammation. As I have told patients for years, it is NOT just the gluten that is concerning. Other parts of the wheat have also been shown to cause inflammation. Probably the most detailed testing of reactivity to wheat is by Cyrex […]

Children's Health, Nutrition and Diet

Too Much Milk

Yes, there is such a thing as too much milk  for our children and for adults. In fact, many children have increased risk of eczema and ear infections due to dairy consumption. While dairy is a good source of calcium and vitamin D, I recommend trying yogurt or kefir, if […]

ADD/ADHD, Brain and Nervous System Health, Children's Health, Thyroid, Weight Loss

Chemical Exposure Staggering

Chemical exposure in the United States is increasing our health care costs AND reducing our IQ’s. This article further discusses PBDE’s (polybrominated diphenyl ethers–flame retardants). PBDE’s are in just about everything and are known endocrine-disruptors. One mechanism is that the bromide molecule blocks iodine from our receptors. This in turn […]

Children's Health, Healthy Home and Garden, Men's Health, Women's Health

Natural Cleaners??

Even so-called “natural cleaners” may contain dangerous chemicals. A big part of the problem is that companies are not required to label cleaning products ingredients. And sources of dangerous chemicals can be  hidden in different terms such as “fragrance”.  Your best bet? Make your own! There are many simple and effective options. […]