Here are some “doable” goals for improving your heart health–Live long and prosper!! Click here.
Author: PipeTabor
Red Lentil Soup
This is one of my favorite soups for a rainy day. And it’s simple to make, too!! Red Lentil Soup
Depression and Aging
Research is showing that depression may be associated with accelerated aging in general. If you suspect that you are struggling with depression, schedule an appointment. There are many non-pharmaceutical treatments that can optimize both your mental health and outlook–as well as supporting your overall health! Click here.
Foods for Weight Loss
More information on “super foods”–which is great, but getting over-used as a topic. This article summarizes foods that the editor of “Self” magazine recommends for weight loss. While I agree with some of her recommendations, I advise limiting legumes and grains since they both contain high carbohydrate content which can […]
Know Your Supplements–Consult a Health Professional
Recent findings have linked an herbal remedy used for weight loss to a type of bladder cancer. The specific point is to avoid supplements containing aristolochic acid (a constituent of wild ginger). The general point is the recommendation to consult a health care professional before starting many supplement regimes. I […]
Diet and Parkinson’s Disease
This is another article summarizing the benefit of including berries in your diet to help prevent Parkinson’s. They also found benefit with grapefruit consumption. In this research, benefits applied only to men. I still recommend a diet high in colorful fruits and vegetables–to your health!!
Skin Cancer, Coffee and Exercise
Recent research has found a reduction in skin cancer incidence in mice who have been given the equivalent of a cup of strong coffee followed by exercise. Read the full article here.
April Food Recommendations
Based upon availability as well as their health benefits, these are great foods to include in your diet this month: click here.
Anti-Oxidants for Brain Health
We certainly have a theme so far this month. This is yet another article summarizing the importance of anti-oxidants for brain health. I agree with their food recommendations, EXCEPT, the “chocolate” that is recommended should be high quality DARK chocolate (not a “Kiss” as depicted in the photo). Read more […]
Flavonoids to Prevent Parkinson’s Disease
Another research article is reporting the benefits of eating foods high in flavonoids–this time to reduce risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Foods included in their study are tea, apples, orange juice, red wine and berries. Regular consumption of berries had the greatest benefit for women; while men responded favorably to […]
