Author: PipeTabor

Recipes

Coconut Eggnog

I concocted this recipe just in time for the holidays!!  Not quite paleo since it still contains sugar, but dairy-free and delicious–for a treat! Coconut Eggnog

General Health, Heart Health

Lipitor Recall

If you are taking Lipitor to reduce your cholesterol, please be aware that there is a recall. The manufacturer of the generic version of Lipitor, Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals, has recalled many lots of this medication.  For a list of recalled products, click here. For the complete NBC news article, click here.  […]

Brain and Nervous System Health, General Health

Pollution Alters the Brain

Report from the AANP: AANP – Pollution Can Alter Brain Function In Seniors – (Tuesday, November 20, 2012) –New research has found that living in areas of high air pollution can lead to decreased cognitive ability in older adults. (In earlier studies, air pollution has been linked to increased cardiovascular and respiratory problems, […]

Brain and Nervous System Health, Nutrition and Diet

Vitamin D Associated with Lower Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

Research is showing that those with higher blood levels of Vitamin D have lower risk of Multiple Sclerosis. Please remember that over-supplementation can also lead to health risks.  Supplementation should be established based upon blood levels. Unfortunately, most insurance companies are restricting coverage for measuring Vit. D. Complain to your […]

Brain and Nervous System Health, Women's Health

Fish Consumption Reduces Post-Partum Depression

Just another reason to include fish in your diet! AANP – Eating More Fish Could Reduce Postpartum Depression – (Monday, November 9, 2012) –According to a new scientific review, low dietary levels of omega-3 fatty acids may be behind postpartum depression. (Women are at highest risk of depression during their childbearing years, and […]

Diabetes, Nutrition and Diet

Green Tea Benefits

AANP – Green Tea With Starchy Foods May Curb Blood Sugar Spikes – (Wednesday, November 14, 2012) –   According to new findings, mice fed epigallocatechin-3-gallate, or EGCG, a green tea antioxidant, along with corn starch showed a 50 percent lower spike in blood glucose levels, compared to mice fed only the starch. […]