Amazing how in just days of stopping sugar consumption health improvements are realized. I still remember flipping open an eclectic reference book from the National College of Natural Medicine library and reading an excerpt expounding on the evils of artificial sweeteners. The book was published in 1902 and detailed how […]
Author: PipeTabor
Support Children’s Brain Development–Turn Off the Screens
Research continues to support limiting screen time for our children. The attached article has great information. Bottom line–limiting screen time improves the ability to focus, sleep quality, and body weight. Get out and shoot some hoops, play kick-the-can, bicycle, etc., instead!!–ever so much more fun anyway!!
The Healing Benefits of Gelatin
I commonly recommend including bone broths in the diet. They help support your immune system and contain many benefit nutrients–among them, collagen. Powdered hydrolyzed collagen gelatin is another option to support your body. Read more here (the author includes a recipe for pumpkin pudding that looks delicious!).
Busting the Bacon Myth
Research continues to support that processed meats are carcinogenic–that includes bacon. Please limit meat consumption to healthfully- and humanely-raised animals and avoid processed forms of meat. And, as always, eat a vegetable-based diet!! Read more here.
Gout Attacks May Be Increased With Sleep Apnea
Recent research is revealing that those who suffer sleep apnea are at increased risk of gout attacks–a condition of extreme joint pain, particularly of the big toe. If you’ve been diagnosed with gout, you may want to consider assessment for sleep apnea as well!
Which “Face” are You?
I can’t speak to the authenticity of these particular face profiles, however, eating foods that are inflammatory do cause increased aging and water retention. Avoiding your food intolerances and/or common food intolerances (egg, dairy, sugar, corn, gluten, soy, potato) may help improve not only your appearance, but your overall health!
Breast Cancer Support
I’m attaching a recent article regarding a diagnosis of breast cancer. Any time cancer has occurred, it represents a derangement of the immune system. Please continue care with your oncologist. And find a naturopathic physician who can come along-side and help support your overall health.
Hot Chili to Reduce Obesity??
New research is linking the consumption of capsaicin ( a constituent in chili peppers) with satiety. As a result, we feel full and therefore this may reduce the risk of over-eating. Check out this article and ask your doctor if you can increase your consumption of peppers.
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Rates
This is more good news supporting a Mediterranean diet for our overall health–it may also reduce the risk of breast cancer. Please including lots of fish and veggies in your diet and limit red meats and sugars. Read more here.
Unwanted/Unneeded Medications?
Attached is a list of locations where you can safely dispose of unwanted or unneeded medications on Saturday, September 26 from 2 pm to 6 pm. The goals are to help keep them out of other’s hands as well as protect our environment. Mark your calendars! 🙂 Click here. For […]
