Aspirin is commonly prescribed to reduce the risk of cardio-vascular events such as strokes or heart attacks. Recent research suggests that daily aspirin may be harmful to eye health. We also know that daily aspirin can adversely effect the stomach lining causing bleeding ulcers and that often causes excess bruising. […]
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Treatment for Reflux (GERD)
This article summarizes some of the causes of reflux, also referred to as GERD. In addition, a simple exercise may resolve the problem; or you made need to be tested for bacterial overgrowth of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). If you suffer from heartbern or reflux, please call.
Impact of protein and weight loss
This research demonstrates that while overall calorie consumption will reflect weight gain or weight loss, a low-protein diet will reduce lean body mass and cause greater fat storage. Read more here.
Nutrition and the Aging Brain
This article confirms the damaging impact of trans fats on brain health. Read more here.
Brain health and fats
A recent study has reported that high fat diets in rodents cause brain inflammation. I researched the diet that was used–it did not contain foods that would naturally occur in a rat’s diet and it DID contain constituents already proven to increase cancer risk in rats. PLEASE–continue to avoid processed […]
Supplements and Surgery
This article includes information regarding supplements which should be avoided before surgery as well as those which may help expedite your recovery. Read more here.
Health Effects of Gluten
Please read this wonderful summary of research results regarding potential dangers of gluten in your diet! Click here.
Strategies for Coping with Stress
Adaptogenic herbs have long been known to support health in stressful environments. This is a great article summarizing their use to help combat the effects of stress. Click here!
Acetaminophen Maybe Linked to Childhood Asthma
There is new evidence suggesting that acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) may be linked to childhood asthma. The increase in childhood asthma rates in the 1980’s prompted Dr. McBride to research possible causes. The onset seems to be related to the period of time when doctors learned of the link between Reyes […]
Safe Use of Neti Pot Nasal Lavage
There are now two cases of death attributed to using tap water for neti pot solutions. The deaths are due to an amoeba present in tap water in Louisiana. This amoeba is deemed to be safe to consume but not safe for rinsing nasal passages. Please use only filtered or […]
