The good news: Weleda baby products contain safe ingredients. Homemade versions of shampoos, creams, salves and powders are also great options–one of my favorite books for “recipes” is “Earthly Bodies and Heavenly Hair” by Dina Falconi. The bad news: Johnson & Johnson has been using chemicals, including 1,4-dioxane, in their […]
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Vitamin D may help reduce Heart Disease
While there are many factors which improve heart health, recent research has revealed potential protective benefit with adequate Vitamin D levels. Excess levels may increase risk of cardiovascular events, however. Please call–a simple blood test can reveal whether or not you need to supplement Vitamin D. Read more here (deficiency […]
Hope for Fibromyalgia
Research has found that exercise helps improve memory and reduce pain in women suffering from fibromyalgia. This is exciting news but often difficult since those with fibromyalgia often complain of too much pain and fatigue to include exercise in their daily routines. PLEASE CALL for an appointment if you suffer […]
Preparing for a Healthy Thanksgiving meal!
Most of us look forward to a special Thanksgiving meal with family and friends. From roasted turkey, harvest vegetables, and maybe even some pecan pie–all while enjoying time with loved ones which, at my house, tends to be a combination of peacefulness as well as chaos 🙂 . While I […]
Blood sugar and Dementia
Healthy blood sugar maintenance (including a balanced diet low in grains and sugars) may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s. Our diets are an exciting and critical means of maintaining our health!! Click here for the highlight.
Additional information on Vitamin D
This article is a nice brief overview on Vitamin D.
There IS a difference between Celiac and Gluten intolerance.
Standard medical evaluation (limited blood test and biopsy) may reveal Celiac although there can be false negatives. Stool analysis (EnteroLabs) or comprehensive blood evaluation (Cyrex Labs Array 3) may more accurately assess for an autoimmune reaction to gluten or wheat. In addition, many people are simply intolerant to gluten. To […]
Desiring weight loss?? Limit fried potatoes . . .
No surprise, but research has confirmed that consumption of even one daily serving of potato chips or french fries contributes significantly to weight gain. And who really eats only one serving at a time?? Read more here.
Red wine now also known to contain gluten.
For those avoiding gluten, please know that gluten is now being used for clarification of red wines. If you are on a gluten-free diet, be sure that you are avoiding wines–or check with your local winery to find out what they use for clarification. Click here for more information.
Increased evidence for links between alcohol and cancer
Use caution with alcohol consumption, including wine, for despite possible benefits on heart disease, there is increasing evidence linking alcohol with cancers. This occurs with as few as 3 drinks per week. This article summarizes recent findings and also explains serving sizes for different alcoholic beverages. Increasingly, I suspect that […]
