Sugar is associated with cancer, diabetes, heart disease, inflammation, and more. One of my favorite recollections was in medical school when I was scanning the nutrition shelves. I flipped open an OLD nutrition book (from late 1800’s)–the author was emphatically warning of the health consequences of “artificial sweeteners”. I rechecked the […]
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Low Thyroid Function in Early Pregnancy Associated with Gestational Diabetes
This is an interesting article revealing a link between low thyroid function (specifically both low TSH AND low free T4) and increased risk for gestational diabetes. Most doctors run only TSH to monitor thyroid function. I always recommend screening TSH with free T4 AND free T3 for more complete thyroid […]
Low Vitamin D Associated with Increased Risk of Cognitive Decline
The title says it all–those with low Vit. D levels may be at greater risk of cognitive decline. But keep in mind that there IS too much of a good thing. Get your Vitamin D levels checked and supplement accordingly. Optimal levels of Vit. D 25-hydroxy may be as high […]
FDA Bans Ingredients in Anti-bacterial Soaps
Finally!! The FDA has ruled that antibacterial soaps are no more effective than good ol’ soap and water and has banned “19 active ingredients — including the most common, triclosan and triclocarban — in liquid soaps, bar soaps and other items.” Read more here.
Go Fidget!
You’ve probably already heard the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle, including sitting at your desk all day! Good to know is that even “fidgeting” can reduce some of the risks! And there still is no substitute for adequate movement and exercise! 🙂 Check out this article.
Concussion Recovery
New research is revealing that playing with a concussion DOUBLES recovery time. And when we are talking about “recovery” we are referring to BRAIN health. There is also more and more evidence as to the long-term consequences of concussions. So, please, be aware and take care of head injuries promptly and […]
Healthy Foods for Liver Support
All I can add is “Ditto!”. Check out this article 🙂
Acid-Alkaline Questions
There is so much advertising out there about the benefits of alkalinizing our bodies. This article succinctly addresses the facts about such claims. Yes, eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and limit protein to appropriate levels (0.8 – 2 g per kg of body weight, depending on your […]
Foods For Brain Fog
Here is an article that explains some foods that are good to combat brain fog. I would recommend caution with the grains and legumes (beans). In addition, I recommend good probiotic foods such as kombucha, kefir, kimchi, etc. Delish and great for us, too!!
Thin Fat??
This is a great article explaining the health consequences of “obesity” whether the individual is thin or fat . . .
