Gosh, I’ve probably already used this post title before, but the fact remains that research continues to reinforce the importance of including vegetables and fruits in our diets. Here is yet another review. In general, I recommend 9 servings of vegetables daily (no, that does NOT include potatoes) plus several […]
Author: PipeTabor
L-Carnitine and Meat-Lover’s GI Bugs May Be Trouble
This research is showing a link between protein (specifically L-carnitine in this study), gut bacteria, and increased risk for heart disease. Yes, it includes supplementation. If you are supplementing with L-carnitine, please schedule an appointment so we can discuss potential options. And, as always, keep your diet plant-based and limit […]
Exercise–To Prevent Cancer
More research is revealing that exercise can help cancer outcomes. Let’s face it–Exercise is important for our health!! (Not news but I think many of us need to keep hearing it!) Here’s another article.
Diabetes??
Many people have undiagnosed diabetes. As a result, they are not making changes to optimize their health and reduce the progression of this disease. Read this article for ways to improve your health–even if you’re not at risk for diabetes!
Trans-Fats = Increased Death-rate
And more info on fats–consumption of bad fats (trans fats) causes an increased rate of death from all causes. Avoid processed and packaged foods and stick to healthy, whole foods! AANP – Amount Of Dietary Trans Fats Linked To Higher Mortality Rate – (Thursday, April 04, 2013)–New research has found that […]
Live Longer, Eat Fish
The title of this article says it all! The researchers found a 2-year increase in lifespan with those who consumed more fish. Just be sure to include wild-caught fish.
Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer
So most of you know about the WHI findings implicating hormone therapy with cancer. But then there was the theory proposed that the outcome of cancer treatment may be better–this latest research debunks this theory. Please read this article. And call for an appointment if you suffer from hormone imbalances, […]
Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of men and women over 20 years old? And that there can be damage that you may not even know about? This article includes recommendations to reduce your risk. Please also schedule an appointment–laboratory studies can also be ordered […]
Health Benefits of Tea
Tea may help reduce the risk of high blood pressure and heart attacks. And it takes marvelous, too!! Sip a delicious cup of tea while you read this article. 🙂
Fats for Your Health
More research is being revealed that confirms omega-6 consumption with increased risk of death relative to diets rich in animal fats. This report “found that increasing omega-6 PUFA from safflower oil increased death rates from cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and all-cause mortality when compared to a diet rich in […]
