Author: PipeTabor

Cancer, General Health

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 […]

ADD/ADHD, Brain and Nervous System Health, Healthy Home and Garden, Nutrition and Diet, Women's Health

Avoid BPA–new research results on impact on children of pregnant mothers.

Research is showing yet another concern regarding exposure to BPA (bisphenol-A)–there is an increased incidence of anxiety and attention difficulties in girls born to women who had elevated levels of BPA in their urine. Bottom line:  Avoid packaged foods and plastic containers.  Stick to glass containers (stainless steel is a […]