Here are some great ideas to help your brain be able to stay focused. I highly recommend especially taking breaks and to stop multi-tasking. Limiting screen time is also very helpful!
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EWG’s “Pollution in People”
This is a great article about sources of toxins that are adversely effecting our health. Please read the attached article and check out their video, too. I’m also including a link to a blog regarding cell phones and their link to cancers. It’s not all bad news, though–keep eating those colorful […]
Please Stop Using Triclosan
More research is showing the dangers of using products that contain triclosan. It is in everything from toothpastes to shampoos. It has been linked to thyroid disorders and antibiotic resistance. And now research is showing it is accumulating in umbilical cords and is associated with low birth weight infants. Read […]
Breakfast for the Brain!
When we skip breakfast, our brains suffer. Thinking and learning suffer. So pack your breakfast the night before and eat before school or work! I would avoid the grain-based breakfasts–think hard-boiled eggs, slices of chicken, nut butter with fruit, Greek (or homemade!) yogurt, smoothie, etc. Read more here.
Benefits of Farm-to-Table
On top of typically being tastier and possibly containing greater levels of nutrients (assuming the food is fresher), there are additional benefits to “farm-to-table” choices. Read more here.
Allergies–More than just the sniffles
The is a great article summarizing the impact of “hidden” allergies on our overall health. The reactions may be seemingly unrelated, but exposure to allergens and intolerances can cause many adverse reactions–from chronic fatigue to joint pain. Schedule an appointment for testing–even “healthy” foods can be the culprits.
Bread and Mental Health
This is a great (albeit long) article explaining the risks of grains in a very scientific way. Check it out . . .
Childhood Obesity on The Rise–There is Good News However!
The evidence is all around us–increasing obesity. Not only are adults becoming increasingly obese, but our children are as well. I’ve posted some recommended viewing and reading explaining some of the causes. Overwhelmingly, however, it is the choices we are making at the grocery store and at restaurants. We are […]
Health Recommendations for Auto-Immune Disorders
Ditto to Dr. Hyman’s list–it is important to start with healthful eating habits and sleuth to discover and correct any underlying imbalances (parasites, toxicities, infections, etc.). Check out his article.
Vitamin D
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again–get your Vitamin D levels checked. Low levels have been associated with increased risk of cancers (including breast, ovarian, colon and non-Hodgkins lymphoma), diabetes, multiple sclerosis and heart attacks as well as bone fractures. Read more in this attached article. Supplementing without […]
