This is another article summarizing the risks of arsenic exposure with rice consumption. This includes baby formulas, putting infants at particular risk. Click here.
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BPA in contact with Your Food
Please be aware that the movement to ban BPA in plastics that are used in food packaging was defeated. Put simply, foods that are packaged in plastic are likely exposed to BPA. BPA then leaches into the food and then to the body. BPA exposure has been implicated in reproductive […]
Headaches–and your diet
This is a great article which summarizes food choices which are common triggers for headaches, but also those which may reduce them. A trigger that they didn’t mention is gluten–so try elimination of gluten, too, if you struggle with headaches. Schedule an appointment if you have frequent headaches or headaches […]
SuperFruits?
So you’ve likely heard about the continuing stream of “super-fruits”–from blueberries to mangosteen as well as some more common, and less common, fruits. The bottom line is that most of these fruits are high in anti-oxidants–and we need anti-oxidants! They help us defend ourselves against the daily barrage of pollution […]
Allergy Season–Survival Techniques
This is a great article on survival techniques for those with seasonal allergies. It starts with your diet–lots of leafy greens!! I also recommend daily consumption of nettle tea or tincture as well as quercetin powder and homeopathics as needed. And don’t forget your Neti pot!! Read article here.
Good Germs
Good germs are, well . . . good! A recent article in Science reveals that mice raised in environments that included germs were healthier than those raised in sterile environments. We need exposure to germs in order to develop our immune system. The prevalent use of sanitizers is suspected in […]
Food to Lower Your Blood Pressure
This article lists 7 foods that seem to help reduce blood pressure. I agree with them all except for tofu. Avoid all soy except for occasional tempeh or miso. Include raisins, kiwi, and chili peppers, though!! Click here.
Health Food for Easter!
There is more and more compelling evidence on the anti-inflammatory nature of cocoa. Dark chocolate and cocoa have been shown to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce weight, reduce migraines and TMJ, among other benefits!! So, this Easter, fill your baskets with dark chocolate–to […]
Kudos for Chocolate!
While research isn’t truly “complete”, there is growing evidence that high quality (low sugar, high cacao content) can be healthful! Read more here.
Helpful vs. Unproven Cancer Treatments
This is an excellent summary of adjunctive cancer treatment care. Listen to Dr. Kaczor’s videa by clicking here.
