High blood pressure (hypertension) is on the rise in children. High salt diets and rising obesity are likely at least contributing factors. Please, let’s help our children by offering low salt, whole food diets (no packaged or processed foods) and get them moving for some good exercise! Read more here.
Author: PipeTabor
Insect Repellent Options
Are you planning on camping or hiking this summer? The mosquitoes are out–and ticks, too. EWG has some great info on bug repellents–click here.
Memory Loss May Be Early Sign of Dementia
So don’t let your doctor just dismiss your concern about memory loss–it may be an early warning sign. And don’t over-worry, either, because lapses in memory can occur with stress, low blood sugar, etc.–and these should be addressed, don’t get me wrong. Read this article to learn more. And if […]
Eat Nuts to Live Longer
Good news for those of us that like to snack on nuts–they may extend our life by reducing risks of cancer and heart disease. So, include healthy nuts in your diet–walnuts seem to be the current fave! Read more here.
Probiotics to Prevent Antibiotic-Induced Diarrhea
Most of my patients have become aware of the importance of supplementing with high quality probiotics if they are taking antibiotics. This research supports the clinical evidence. If you have been prescribed antibiotics, dose your probiotic at least 2 hours away from your antibiotic dose.
Probiotics to Fend Off Eczema
This research has revealed supplementation of pre-biotics and probiotics both pre-natally and after childbirth reduce the risk of eczema and food intolerances: “Prevention of eczema with probiotics seem to work until age 2 years and extended effects until 4 years have been shown in high-risk for allergy cohorts. Effects are […]
Music for Pain Reduction in Children
More exciting news about music: AANP via JAMA Pediatrics – Music Decreases Pain For Child Patients In Hospital ER – (Tuesday, July 16, 2013)–Newly released findings by medical researchers provide evidence that music decreases perceived sense of pain by children in pediatric emergency departments in hospitals. (Pain and distress from medical procedures can […]
Timing of Food Introduction in Infants Linked to Type I Diabetes
According to the results of this research, the optimal time-frame for introduction of solid foods in infants is between 4 months and 6 months. If introduced sooner or later, the risk of development of Type I diabetes doubles. More research is needed because I suspect that the typically recommended foods […]
Eating Fruits and Veggies Lengthens Lifespan
OK–so I’m not sure that this is really “news” but any information that can help us include more fruits and vegetables in our diet is worth it! This study reveals that those that include fruits and veggies survive approximately 3 years longer than those who don’t eat plants. And “tis […]
Singing as Therapy for Breathing Disorders
Love that singing can help with breathing disorders including asthma, emphysema and COPD. Check out this article!
