Here is another web post regarding the benefits of EXCLUSIVELY grass-fed beef. Keep in mind that marketers know that we are starting to look for 100% grass-fed beef and are including “grass-fed” on their labels–remember, any cow standing in a field is eating grass!! Just make sure that it wasn’t […]
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OHSU and Brain Health
OHSU is hosting a number of seminars on brain health–click here to learn more!
Health benefits of naturally fed and raised meats
This site provides an excellent summary of the differences between naturally raised meats versus commercially raised meats. There IS a difference. When one starts to compare results of “The China Study” (which promotes vegetarianism over essentially a fast food diet–this should be obvious) versus information reported in “Primal Body, Primal […]
Coffee may be protective against Parkinson’s disease
New research is showing that coffee consumption is protective against development of Parkinson’s Disease for some individuals. Check with your doctor about whether or not coffee may be indicated for you.
Garlic may have additional health benefits
This article summarizes heart health benefits of garlic. Include garlic in your diet–salads, soups, roasted as a spread, etc. Yummy!! and good for you, too!
Memory and the Aging Brain
Although a recent study suggests that increased sleep does not improve memory in the elderly population, there are a number of other potential approaches to improving memory. Treatments are customized based upon each individual but include goals of reducing inflammation (which has great overall health benefits) and improving neuronal health. […]
Eat your vegetables!!
More research on the benefits of eating vegetables. My general recommendation is to eat 9 servings of veggies daily! You can do it 😉
Safe baby products
The good news: Weleda baby products contain safe ingredients. Homemade versions of shampoos, creams, salves and powders are also great options–one of my favorite books for “recipes” is “Earthly Bodies and Heavenly Hair” by Dina Falconi. The bad news: Johnson & Johnson has been using chemicals, including 1,4-dioxane, in their […]
Vitamin D may help reduce Heart Disease
While there are many factors which improve heart health, recent research has revealed potential protective benefit with adequate Vitamin D levels. Excess levels may increase risk of cardiovascular events, however. Please call–a simple blood test can reveal whether or not you need to supplement Vitamin D. Read more here (deficiency […]
Hope for Fibromyalgia
Research has found that exercise helps improve memory and reduce pain in women suffering from fibromyalgia. This is exciting news but often difficult since those with fibromyalgia often complain of too much pain and fatigue to include exercise in their daily routines. PLEASE CALL for an appointment if you suffer […]
