According to this work, just one soda per day (or an equivalent sugary drink) can increase the risk of kidney stones by 25%! There is just no good reason to drink sodas. Try some stevia sweetened lemonade, cucumber water, citrus/fruit water, or herbal teas instead. Cucumber water: Slice a fresh […]
Author: PipeTabor
Exercise–May Help Prevent Cancer
The list of reasons to exercise continues to grow! There is just no replacement for being physically active–so let’s get moving!! Click here for latest article.
EWG’s Sunscreen Guide
Here is EWG’s latest list of the top sunscreens. Let’s get ready for a safe summer!
Vitamin C–It’s Just Good For You!
This article refers to four ways that Vitamin C helps your overall health. It’s great for your immune system, for your skin, to support your adrenals (energy!), and more. And it’s readily available in most of your fruits and veggies!! My favorite sources include kiwis and kale!!
May is Exercise Month!
Let’s get moving!! Love this article that outlines how to get moving without a gym membership 🙂
Got Milk?? A New Perspective
Wow–research is finally supporting what we’ve known for some time: that consumption of milk is not the panacea to prevent osteoporosis. If that were true, even empirical evidence would show Americans with the lowest rates of osteoporosis, not some of the highest. Anyway, this article addresses some recent findings. (Please […]
Superbugs in the Grocery Store
“Superbugs” are antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and they are in our grocery stores. Which foods put us at greatest risk? You might be surprised. Ground turkey heads the list! Read more at this EWG site.
Acetaminophen is on Latest FDA Watchlist
FYI: The FDA has placed all acetaminophen-containing products on their watchlist due to potential severe skin reactions. Try more natural anti-inflammatories such as curcumin, white willow, bromelain, etc., in place of acetaminophen products. Schedule an appointment to discuss which options may be best for you.
Vitamin D Supplementation?
Interesting article on whether or not we should be supplementing Vitamin D. To me the answer is simple: measure Vitamin D-25OH levels in the blood and supplement accordingly.
Supporting Glutathione Levels
This may be good news for those who need glutathione support. Glutathione is a very important anti-oxidant–and there has been debate for years as to whether or not it can be absorbed by swallowing it as a supplement. Focus has been on alternative delivery methods (IV or transdermal, for example) […]
