Guess what–that so-called “safe” herbicide Round-up (by non-other than Monsanto) is now being found at elevated levels in breast milk. This flies in the face of Monsanto’s report that glycophosphates do not accumulate in the body and are therefore safe. It appears that these chemicals do indeed accumulate and therefore […]
Author: PipeTabor
Secret Ingredients??
I’m not going to re-write this article, suffice it to say that there may be additives in our foods that do not have to be listed as ingredients AND that have not been proven safe for consumption. Sticking with whole foods remains our best protection. Read more here.
Exercise and Weight Loss to Prevent Complications of Pre-Diabetes
Here it is again–lifestyle changes may reduce the risk of advancing cardiovascular death in those with pre-diabetes. PLEASE, exercise daily, get some sun, and eat plenty of veggies daily (9 servings per day!). Read more here.
Vitamin D–Protects Against Cancer and Cardiovascular Deaths
OK–technically the opposite conclusion was reported: LOW vitamin D is linked to HIGHER rates of death from cancer and cardiovascular disease. The point is, please have your Vitamin D-25OH levels checked (even if your insurance doesn’t cover it!) and supplement accordingly. Read more here.
Americans–The Sickest with the Most Prescription Drug Use
Hmmm . . . wouldn’t you think that the country with the most medication available would be the healthiest?? Not so. “… we are dead last in health outcomes among 17 developed nations surveyed by the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine. In 2013, they reported a “strikingly […]
Eat Those Fruits and Veggies!
This BBC report reveals that the current guideline of 5 fruits and vegetables daily is too low and they now recommend 7 servings. My recommendation to patients is to include NINE servings of vegetables and fruits daily!! Serving size for raw = 1 cup and for cooked = 1/2 cup, […]
Reduce Inflammation–Eat Cruciferous Veggies!!
Recent research is revealing that those who eat the most cruciferous vegetables have lower rates of inflammatory markers. What is a cruciferous veggie?? Broccoli, kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage are just a few. Please include these in your diet–I saute kale and broccoli with lemon grass, basil, and mushrooms […]
Diabetes Management and Prevention–Lifestyle!
Here is a great report on the impact that lifestyle changes have on the quality of life–specifically for those with diabetes and pre-diabetes in this research, but certainly other researchers have found similar positive benefits. So, what lifestyle changes afford these health benefits?? You guessed it, exercise and diet. Walking […]
Exercise Thwarts Depression . . .
I know that I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: exercise may be the BEST treatment for depression (that and giving up gluten!). There is absolutely no substitute for exercise–not one pill or supplement can afford the health benefits that exercise can. So, let’s get moving!! (Maybe jog in […]
Gluten and Depression . . .
I have seen this time and again–depression can lift by simply avoiding gluten. There are likely multiple reasons: blood sugar reactions, compromise of the blood-brain barrier, inflammation, neurotransmitter interferences, and more. We’re not talking Celiac disease, we are talking about the adverse impacts that gluten/wheat has on our brains! Read […]
