This is good news! For those who are recovering from breast cancer, supplementation with multivitamins, Vitamin E and Vitamin C shows to reduce risk of death by up to 16%. Vitamin E and Vitamin D were also shown to reduce risk of recurrence of some cancers. Please read more here.
Author: PipeTabor
Warm Breakfast Idea
It’s been a while since I’ve reported any recipes so I thought I’d share my breakfast idea with you. My house was rather cool (OK, “cold”) when I arose this morning. I started sauteing veggies (as usual) but today added fresh ginger. Delicious and nutritious AND warming!! Give it a […]
Baby Boomer? You Might Benefit from Hepatitic C Testing
The CDC is changing its guidelines and increasing those who should be screened for Hepatitis C. While the CDC stops short of recommending screening for all baby-boomers, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPTSF) does recommend a one-time screening for those born between 1945 and 1965. Read more here.
Avoid Tylenol
This article summarizes the latest information that Tylenol is also linked with deaths. Please call for botanical options instead of this medication.
Arsenic Linked with Heart Disease
So you might be thinking that you don’t need to worry about this finding, however, did you know that arsenic is in drinking water and our food (check out how they treat commercial chickens)? This study reports increased risk of cardiovascular disease at levels the government has deemed safe. Hmmm. […]
Air Pollution and Gut Disease
Why do I continue to be surprised by the impact of pollution? Actually, it’s not “surprise” that I feel, but sadness. So, now air pollution is being linked to gastrointestinal disorders such as Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis. There are steps that can be taken to reduce burden and to support […]
Pesticides Linked to Smaller Babies
More evidence is implicating the dangers of pesticides. You may not be able to move away from contaminated areas (do so if possible!), but you can avoid using them on your property. Please check out other options that I’ve posted (check under Healthy Home and Garden)–for your health, that of […]
“Move It” . . . for Your Brain!
There have been a number of articles lately that have reported the benefit of exercise on the brain. This article reports the opposite as well: if we don’t exercise, not only do our muscles diminish, but our brain mass does, too. So, get up from your computer and get moving! […]
Blueberries and Red Grapes–For Immune Support
More good news about these colorful fruits–they actually help increase factors for our immune function. Include blueberries and red grapes in your diet this season–maybe they will help reduce your susceptibility to winter colds. At the very least, they contain supportive anti-oxidants (always helpful in our environment) and taste great, […]
Healthy Lifestyle May Actually Change Our Cells!
Love that researchers are actually discovering that a healthy lifestyle (including diet and exercise) can actually change our cells and may increase our lifespan. Let’s do it!! Read more here (and then eat your veggies and go for a walk . . . 🙂 ).
