Dr. Oz includes some simple stress relieving ideas in this post. Other favorites of mine: 1. Drinking a cup of tea (Celestial Seasonings “Tension Tamer” is one of my faves) 2. Relaxing my eyes after staring at my computer–look out the window at farthest point possible 3. Stretching my elbows […]
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Vitamin D may also help Incontinence
I know none of us like to talk about it, but urinary incontinence is a real problem for many. Based upon new information, low Vitamin D is associated with leakage of urine. I routinely assess Vitamin D levels for patients since this nutrient is so important for our overall health, […]
The Gut/Brain Connection
Gastro-intestinal health is a foundation of naturopathic medicine and it’s exciting to see research bearing this out. In addition, the brain connection with healthy gut is also key. Schedule an appointment to discuss questions or concerns you may have about optimizing your GI and brain health! Read more here.
Fruits and Veggies–to improve skin!
Love this article which supports consumption of at least 5 fruits and vegetables daily to improve your skin health!! Look younger, feel better!! More here.
Move it!! :-)
Evidence indicates that sitting at your job all day increases your risk of mental strain as well as obesity, diabetes, heart attack and more. Simple movement may help this: get up AT LEAST once hourly and MOVE IT!! Do 10 jumping jacks (or more!); Go up and down at least […]
Exercise to help prevent Alzheimer’s
This is a great study which assesses the impact of exercise on the development of amyloid plaques–these destructive plaques form as part of the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Significant changes were noted with just 30 minutes of exercise five days per week in those that carry the APOE-e4 gene. And, […]
Supplement Safety
This is a nice overview to improve discerning dangerous supplements from those which may be healthful for you. Click here.
Ginger May Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer
You may want to start including ginger root in your diet, especially if you have a family history of colon cancer or are at risk for colon cancer. This is exciting research–read more here.
Stave Off Winter Weight Gain
This article summarizes 5 approaches to reducing winter doldrums and weight gain. Bottom line: keep moving (maybe add a winter sport!), eat your veggies, heat up your breakfast (stir-fry or sauteed veggies with an egg or leftover chicken is wonderful), take your cod liver oil (3,000 mg EPA+DHA daily for […]
Moderate Exercise May Boost Your Immunity
While a sedentary person may contract a cold 2 – 3 times per year, those who include moderate exercise reduce their incidences of becoming ill. This study also reports, though, that excessive exercise–such as marathon runners–may reduce immune function. So, include moderate exercise but don’t overdo it! Read more here.
