We all likely know that colas are not “good” for us and that there has been controversy regarding the safety of aspartame. Here is yet another potential link between colas and cancer. Please, do NOT drink colas–opt for sparkling water with a good sipping balsamic vinegar!! Read about the dangers […]
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Vitamin D is Associated with Reduced Stress Fracture Risk in Children
This research indicates that Vitamin D, not calcium, may be a greater factor in improving bone strength and reducing the risk of stress fractures in children. The Institute of Medicine has recently increased the recommended dietary allowance for vitamin D for teenagers to 600 international units (IU) daily. Good sources […]
ADHD and Child development
There are at least three studies now linking “immaturity” with diagnoses of ADHD. In other words, the younger children in a class are 30% (boys) to 70% (girls) more likely to get a diagnosis of ADHD when it may simply be a mature of normal childhood development and maturing. In […]
Love your Spices!!
Another article on the health benefits of spices–so spice up your life!! (or at least your meals!!). Click here.
Home Care Ideas for Allergies
This is a great article listing a number of helpful ideas for reducing allergy symptoms! Click here.
Vitamin A to Prevent Skin Cancer
Even though this knowledge isn’t new, there is recent research indicating the benefits of Vitamin A supplementation, including reduction in the risk of skin cancer. Supplementation should be monitored by a health care professional, however, since there is a risk of accumulating excess Vitamin A in our tissues and causing […]
Eat Right for Healthy Hair
I’m attaching a recent article summarizing foods which are recommended to support healthy hair. I agree with all EXCEPT for limiting legumes and grains. Also, consider whole milk products instead of low-fat if possible. Read more here.
Organic Potato?
This video is great “food for though” (sorry, pun intended). Please, let your grocery purchases be the best you can make for your health, but also to let grocers, farmers, and politicians know where you want to spend your money.
Selenium–the Good and the Bad News
Although this information isn’t new, it is a good reminder that selenium can offer great benefits to our health. These benefits include immune system support, reducing risk of autoimmune thyroid disease, and reducing risk of death–that’s great news. However, selenium is also toxic if too much is taken–it has been […]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Treatment for Teens
A study conducted in the Netherlands has shown effectiveness of using a web-based treatment approach for teens who have been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Definitely worth checking into if you or a loved one is suffering from CFS. More info here.
