Author: PipeTabor

Diabetes

Statins and Diuretics Increase Risk of Diabetes

Here is a report that should get your attention: “Both statins and diuretics were linked to new-onset diabetes, a 23% increased risk. In this study, use of beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers was not linked to diabetes.”–Medscape, April 21, 2014, Dr. Sandra Adamson Fryhofer. If you are on these medications, […]

Digestion

Exercise Your Jaw

I learned from a patient today about this great tool:  the Jawcerciser! It may be helpful for supporting overall jaw health (muscle strength and bones) and promotes saliva production, too. Check out these links: Jawcerciser video Jaw exercise article

General Health, Immune Health

Sleep and Immune Function

Quality sleep is critical to our immune function–this probably doesn’t seem like rocket science, but always nice when research supports our experiences and/or common sense. Read more here–and do all you can to get sufficient sleep! There is no substitute for a good night’s sleep.

Heart Health, Nutrition and Diet

Food and High Blood Pressure

We’ve all heard that salt may raise our blood pressure. Many people with high blood pressure have been advised to reduce their salt and caffeine intake as a result. But did you know that salt is also hiding in seemingly unlikely places? To quote the attached article, “A blueberry muffin […]

Nutrition and Diet, Recipes

Smoothie Recipes

A friend of mine who is an avid juicer forwarded this link to me. It contains some great smoothie recipes for everyone from beginner to “adventurous” and for children, too. Check it out! 🙂 He also highly recommended the book “Green for Life” by Victoria Boutenko.