This is a very interesting article on the benefits of stable sleep patterns for fertility. The study demonstrated that mice who maintained a constant sleep pattern were most likely to carry there pregnancies to term. The change in sleep patterns effected early pregnancy in particular. We do not know if […]
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Asthma Medication Linked with Irregular Heartbeat
If you use medications to control your asthma, please read this article–you may be at risk for a heart arrhythmia. Contact your doctor if you have any concerns. Read more here.
Another Weight Loss Tip
Eating after dinner is implicated in weight gain. The answer–avoid eating after dark! One caveat to this is for those with hypoglycemia–a few bites of a quality protein or fat can help prevent hypoglycemic reactions during the night and improve sleep, too. Examples include 10 almonds, several bites of chicken, […]
Calcium Supplementation–Please check with your doctor
While calcium supplementation has been touted as a means of reducing the risk of osteoporosis, supplementation is now implicated in heart disease. Certainly if you are deficient in calcium, supplementation may make sense. But the high potency calcium tablets may be contra-indicated. Read more here.
Gluten Intolerance and Your Brain
Here is a great example of how gluten can effect not just your digestion but other areas of your body–including your BRAIN! Please read this article.
Gluten-free?
Here is another article reporting the increased incidence of gluten intolerance as well as summarizing some gluten-free food options. PLEASE note that currently in the United States there is no requirement for calling a food “gluten-free”. In Europe, the standard is < 20 ppm gluten to be labeled gluten-free. Companies […]
Link Between Restless Sleep and Pneumonia in Children
Research is finding a link between restless sleep in children and the incidence of pneumonia. Children with “snoring, restless sleep, stuffy nose, night breathing problems and daytime fatigue and irritability” were at in increased risk of pneumonia. I have found that food allergies are a common cause of congestion and […]
Sleep Apnea and Cancer
While many diseases have been linked to sleep apnea, there is now evidence that severe sleep apnea may now also be associated with cancer risk. Researchers seem to be relating this increased risk to lower oxygen. This means that CPAP’s may offset the risk. Signs and symptoms of sleep apnea […]
Diabetes in Teens
Evidence is showing a rise in diabetes in our teen population. Our sedentary lifestyles and processed food consumption are contributory factors. Please include more vegetables, fresh fruit, and naturally raised meats in their diets. Eliminate packaged and fast foods, sodas, and sugar. Even limit grains. And get your teens off […]
Healthy Food Can Be Affordable
I love this article that explains the fallacy that junk food is cheaper than healthy fruits and vegetables. The myth was born when comparing cost per calorie not cost per serving. There is also a perception issue regarding what we are will to spend on a bag of chips vs. […]
