Love this article which tries to cut to the chase on all the rhetoric out there regarding the use of supplements. Here’s a quote from Glen Sabin’s report: “Key Takeaways • A balanced healthy diet should always provide the foundation of human nutrition. • Dietary supplements can be helpful, harmful […]
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Melatonin May Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer
A review from the AANP: TUES., JAN. 21, 2014: JUST-RELEASED NATURAL HEALTH STUDYMELATONIN MAY LOWER PROSTATE CANCER RISK: New evidence suggests that higher levels of melatonin, a hormone involved in the sleep-wake cycle, may decrease the risk for developing advanced prostate cancer. (Melatonin is a hormone produced exclusively at night […]
Anti-Depressant Medication Linked with Liver Damage
A recent report states that the incidence of anti-depressant-induced liver damage is higher than realized. If you have been on anti-depressant medication, ask your doctor to check your liver enzymes (ALT and AST). If they are elevated, discuss options for changing or discontinuation of the medication. Please know that there […]
Probiotics Reduce Colic
As a mother who had a very colicky infant, this is great news! Researchers have found that a Lactobacillus reuteri strain reduces the incidence of colic in infants. This further supports that appropriate GI flora (“gut bugs”) are crucial for our health, no matter what age!! Read more here. (Oh, […]
Yummy Breakfast Idea
Need a simple healthy breakfast idea? Try this (and it makes enough for lunch, too!): 4 – 6 leaves of purple kale (I just tear the leaf off the stem) 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup purple cabbage, chopped (I buy a head of cabbage, chop/shred it, then store in […]
We ALL Need to Get Moving!
Despite efforts to get our children exercising, most are not getting the recommended 1-hour of daily exercise. Please help your child or teen find an activity that they love and that gets them moving–swimming, basketball, horseback riding, playground time, running, etc. And let us parents be good examples! 🙂 Read […]
Go Nuts! for your health :-)
You’ve seen me post about this before, but I just want to put the reminder out there that eating nuts is healthy. Nut consumption is even associated with reduced rates of obesity. So include healthy tree nuts in your diet such as Brazil nuts, almonds, hazelnuts (they’re even local for […]
BPA Exposure is Linked to Prostate Cancer
Research is indicating a link between bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and an increased incidence of prostate cancer. Even low level exposures appear to increase the risk later in life. This is simply yet another reason to avoid BPA as much as possible: have your receipts emailed to you, avoid plastic […]
Breast-feeding May Reduce Mom’s Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
While more research may be needed, this is simply another good reason to breast-feed your baby if you’re able: Breastfeeding appears to reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in the nursing mother. Read more here.
Hormone Disruptor List
I think that I’ve posted on this before, but want to make sure that you have an opportunity to learn about hormone disruptors–especially since the information can help you make safer and healthier choices. Click here!
