This article summarizes the latest information that Tylenol is also linked with deaths. Please call for botanical options instead of this medication.
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Arsenic Linked with Heart Disease
So you might be thinking that you don’t need to worry about this finding, however, did you know that arsenic is in drinking water and our food (check out how they treat commercial chickens)? This study reports increased risk of cardiovascular disease at levels the government has deemed safe. Hmmm. […]
Air Pollution and Gut Disease
Why do I continue to be surprised by the impact of pollution? Actually, it’s not “surprise” that I feel, but sadness. So, now air pollution is being linked to gastrointestinal disorders such as Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis. There are steps that can be taken to reduce burden and to support […]
Pesticides Linked to Smaller Babies
More evidence is implicating the dangers of pesticides. You may not be able to move away from contaminated areas (do so if possible!), but you can avoid using them on your property. Please check out other options that I’ve posted (check under Healthy Home and Garden)–for your health, that of […]
“Move It” . . . for Your Brain!
There have been a number of articles lately that have reported the benefit of exercise on the brain. This article reports the opposite as well: if we don’t exercise, not only do our muscles diminish, but our brain mass does, too. So, get up from your computer and get moving! […]
Blueberries and Red Grapes–For Immune Support
More good news about these colorful fruits–they actually help increase factors for our immune function. Include blueberries and red grapes in your diet this season–maybe they will help reduce your susceptibility to winter colds. At the very least, they contain supportive anti-oxidants (always helpful in our environment) and taste great, […]
Healthy Lifestyle May Actually Change Our Cells!
Love that researchers are actually discovering that a healthy lifestyle (including diet and exercise) can actually change our cells and may increase our lifespan. Let’s do it!! Read more here (and then eat your veggies and go for a walk . . . 🙂 ).
Drug-Resistance on the Rise
The CDC has issued this report recently about the rise in antibiotic-resistant infections. Prevention is certainly key–everything from routine handwashing to appropriate wound cleansing, covering your mouth with your elbow when coughing, staying home from work or school when you’re ill, maintaining a healthy diet, etc. And seek medical attention […]
Chronic Inflammation . . . Shorter Lifespan?
Via AANP via Canadian Medical Association Journal – Chronic Inflammation Linked To Lower Chance Of Healthy Aging – (Tuesday, September 17, 2013)–Chronic exposure to inflammation significantly reduces the chances of healthy aging, reports a new study. Levels of inflammation were measured by assessing levels of interleukin-6 over a five-year period. (Interleukin-6 is […]
Vitamin D and Traumatic Bone Breaks
This research is showing that deficient Vitamin D is linked with traumatic bone breaks. Doctors are also prescribing Vitamin D with goals to help improve bone healing. Bottom line–have your Vitamin D levels checked to see if you need to supplement this important nutrient!
