Aristolochia, or birthwort–This herb primarily used in Chinese formulas has been linked to kidney failure and now cancer. I have not used it but want to pass along the warning so you may avoid it. Read more here.
Author: PipeTabor
High Blood Sugar is Linked to Dementia
Sugar is notorious for its inflammatory effects. Period. And inflammation impacts every part of our bodies, including the brain. Optimal blood sugar control is key to optimizing health. And reducing intake of processed and refined sugars is important. Diet, exercise, and sleep can help–include whole foods, exercise at least 30 […]
Obesity Linked with Lack of Sleep
Are you struggling to lose weight? Try getting 8 hours of sleep nightly. There is absolutely no substitute for adequate sleep (and exercise, too), and it may be the ticket to weight loss for you. AANP via Nature Communications – Obesity Linked To Lack Of Sleep – (Thursday, August 08, 2013)–Scientists have found […]
Celiac Lesions Linked with Lymphoma
Research is revealing that unhealed intestinal lesions from Celiac disease may increase the risk of lymphoma. From an allopathic viewpoint (MD, DO), the only means of healing the GI tract is via a gluten-free diet. Naturopathic physicians know, however, that appropriate use of nutraceuticals can be very beneficial. Certainly, a […]
Maternal Smoking Linked to THIRD Generation Asthma
Wow! So we know that smoking is bad for us. We know that smoking during pregnancy is bad for the growing baby. We know that second-hand smoke is bad for our children (and anyone else exposed). But now there is evidence that a mother’s nicotine exposure during pregnancy can increase […]
Fish Oils Kill Mouth and Skin Cancer
This is exciting news and just another reason to include trout and salmon in your diet!! AANP via Carcinogenesis – Fish Oil Kills Skin, Mouth Cancer Cells In Lab – (Tuesday, August 06, 2013)–New research has found that omega-3 fatty acids, contained in oily fish such as salmon and trout, killed human skin […]
Protect Your Right to Use Supplements
Senator Dick Durbin is at it again by introducing another bill (S.1412) to congress that will give the FDA complete control over access to supplements. This has been defeated in the past and the current language is the same as his previous bill (see S.1310 – The Dietary Supplement Act […]
“Gluten-Free” Limits are Finally Set
We no longer will need to guess if a product is labelled correctly when it says “gluten-free”. The FDA has finally agreed to limiting “gluten-free” labeling to < 20 ppm. While this is good news, please know that many people react to much lower levels of gluten in their diet. […]
Start Early for Bone Health
Although many of us don’t think about supporting our bones until much later in life, it is imperative to make healthy choices early to lay a healthy foundation. Our highest bone mass occurs in our 20’s!! So, exercise, eat lots of leafy greens, include some healthy dairy, and check your […]
Oral Hygiene and Dementia
Researchers have found high levels of a bacteria normally only found in the mouth in the brains of those with Alzheimer’s. They are unclear of the cause/effect, but brushing your teeth after each meal is a very healthy habit regardless!
