OK–technically the opposite conclusion was reported: LOW vitamin D is linked to HIGHER rates of death from cancer and cardiovascular disease. The point is, please have your Vitamin D-25OH levels checked (even if your insurance doesn’t cover it!) and supplement accordingly. Read more here.
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Americans–The Sickest with the Most Prescription Drug Use
Hmmm . . . wouldn’t you think that the country with the most medication available would be the healthiest?? Not so. “… we are dead last in health outcomes among 17 developed nations surveyed by the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine. In 2013, they reported a “strikingly […]
Eat Those Fruits and Veggies!
This BBC report reveals that the current guideline of 5 fruits and vegetables daily is too low and they now recommend 7 servings. My recommendation to patients is to include NINE servings of vegetables and fruits daily!! Serving size for raw = 1 cup and for cooked = 1/2 cup, […]
Reduce Inflammation–Eat Cruciferous Veggies!!
Recent research is revealing that those who eat the most cruciferous vegetables have lower rates of inflammatory markers. What is a cruciferous veggie?? Broccoli, kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage are just a few. Please include these in your diet–I saute kale and broccoli with lemon grass, basil, and mushrooms […]
Diabetes Management and Prevention–Lifestyle!
Here is a great report on the impact that lifestyle changes have on the quality of life–specifically for those with diabetes and pre-diabetes in this research, but certainly other researchers have found similar positive benefits. So, what lifestyle changes afford these health benefits?? You guessed it, exercise and diet. Walking […]
Exercise Thwarts Depression . . .
I know that I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: exercise may be the BEST treatment for depression (that and giving up gluten!). There is absolutely no substitute for exercise–not one pill or supplement can afford the health benefits that exercise can. So, let’s get moving!! (Maybe jog in […]
Gluten and Depression . . .
I have seen this time and again–depression can lift by simply avoiding gluten. There are likely multiple reasons: blood sugar reactions, compromise of the blood-brain barrier, inflammation, neurotransmitter interferences, and more. We’re not talking Celiac disease, we are talking about the adverse impacts that gluten/wheat has on our brains! Read […]
Obesity is Linked with Carbohydrate Consumption
There is more evidence of the link between obesity and carbohydrates. For optimal health, focus on a diet rich in veggies, some fruit, healthfully-raised meats, and healthy fats. And keep exercising, too! Read more here.
Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer?
The research continues to show that our lifestyle habits do impact our risk of cancer. Eat more vegetables and fruit. Consume less (or no) alcohol. Exercise. Drink plenty of filtered water. To your health!
Accumulation of Toxins in GMO-Food
This is a sad article about the accumulation of toxins in genetically-modified organisms and compares levels in GMO, non-GMO, and organic foods. Please buy non-GMO as much as possible! (Note: the reason the term is “genetically-modified organism” is because non-plant DNA has been spliced into the plant DNA–bottom line: it […]
