This study illustrates that including fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet helps reduce weight long-term. They found that compliance with the diet changes was better, too, than diets that require elimination of foods (e.g., fried foods). I do recommend a diet which is primarily comprised of vegetables then fruit. […]
Author: PipeTabor
Chocolate–Good for Men, too!
New evidence suggests that chocolate may reduce the risk of stroke in men–read more here.
Honey for Cough
A great home remedy for a cough includes a small amount of honey–well-tolerated and accepted by most children, too!! 🙂 Read this article.
Potential Problems with Chemotherapy
This is interesting research suggesting that certain chemotherapies may actual sustain tumor growth and make it more difficult to arrest cancer. I will endeavor to study this more, but recommend that you read the article and discuss this with your oncologist if you are considering cancer treatments.
Using Natural Medicine to Improve Cancer Treatment Outcomes
Watch this video to learn more!
Sleep–It’s good for your brain!
More evidence that sleep is good for your brain! It appears to benefit those with Parkinson’s. And sleep apnea is seen as a risk factor for memory problems.
Alkalinize
Although it has been around for years now, athletes are now promoting alkalinizing as a way to improve work-out performance. The standard American diet (SAD) is primarily an acidic one–woefully shy of vegetables and fruits. So now, alkalinizing supplements are becoming the fad. Here is a recent article. Please, stick […]
Vitamin D–Reducing Colds in Children
More research on the benefits of Vitamin D–it appears to also reduce the risk of colds in children. As with my previous notes, however, please be sure to supplement under the advice of your health care provider since too much Vit. D can contribute to bone loss among other health […]
Trying to Conceive? Get Fit
Research is confirming what is not a big surprise: obesity in men reduces their fertility. This is likely due, at least in part, to the increased estrogen production of adipose cells. So, if you are planning are starting a family, prioritize getting fit! To your health, too!!!!
BPA Linked to Heart Disease
This study is the first to find a link between BPA (commonly found in most plastics) and heart disease. Choose glass containers, paper bags, wooden toys, whole foods (not pre-packaged), etc. This will not only help your health but reduce your carbon footprint!!
