Research is confirming what we already knew about the benefit of “mentally stimulating activities”. Such games and activities seem to keep the brain sharper as we age. So, try some new games and puzzles; and read more here.
Author: PipeTabor
Foods That May Prevent Cancer
A diet rich in cruciferous vegetables may help improve success of treatments for breast cancer. These findings suggest that these vegetables may also help reduce the risk of breast cancer. So, what is the cruciferous vegetables? There are many: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, mustard greens, collard greens, kale, turnip greens, and […]
Home Cures
This article summarizes some helpful home cures for first aid–from your kitchen!
Arsenic in Food Supply
This is another article summarizing the risks of arsenic exposure with rice consumption. This includes baby formulas, putting infants at particular risk. Click here.
BPA in contact with Your Food
Please be aware that the movement to ban BPA in plastics that are used in food packaging was defeated. Put simply, foods that are packaged in plastic are likely exposed to BPA. BPA then leaches into the food and then to the body. BPA exposure has been implicated in reproductive […]
Headaches–and your diet
This is a great article which summarizes food choices which are common triggers for headaches, but also those which may reduce them. A trigger that they didn’t mention is gluten–so try elimination of gluten, too, if you struggle with headaches. Schedule an appointment if you have frequent headaches or headaches […]
SuperFruits?
So you’ve likely heard about the continuing stream of “super-fruits”–from blueberries to mangosteen as well as some more common, and less common, fruits. The bottom line is that most of these fruits are high in anti-oxidants–and we need anti-oxidants! They help us defend ourselves against the daily barrage of pollution […]
Allergy Season–Survival Techniques
This is a great article on survival techniques for those with seasonal allergies. It starts with your diet–lots of leafy greens!! I also recommend daily consumption of nettle tea or tincture as well as quercetin powder and homeopathics as needed. And don’t forget your Neti pot!! Read article here.
Good Germs
Good germs are, well . . . good! A recent article in Science reveals that mice raised in environments that included germs were healthier than those raised in sterile environments. We need exposure to germs in order to develop our immune system. The prevalent use of sanitizers is suspected in […]
Food to Lower Your Blood Pressure
This article lists 7 foods that seem to help reduce blood pressure. I agree with them all except for tofu. Avoid all soy except for occasional tempeh or miso. Include raisins, kiwi, and chili peppers, though!! Click here.
