Pesticides aren’t good for anyone. And don’t think that because a product claims it contains only a fraction of a percent of the actual pesticide that the other 99% is OK–those solvents are toxic, too. Try some safer approaches: 1. Boric acid around the perimeter of your house. 2. Citronella […]
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More Good News For Your Heart
CoQ10 supplementation is also associated with improved outcomes after heart failure: AANP – COQ10 Helps Heart Failure Patients Survive – (Wednesday, May 29, 2013)–Researchers have reported on a breakthrough study that found that taking coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, supplements improves overall survival in patients with moderate to severe heart failure. The two […]
Healthy Diet in Pregnant Moms Support Healthy Bones in Children
Again, this seems rather obvious, but I do love when research supports what we know clinically, or think we know in general: A healthy diet in pregnant women is associated with improved bone mass and mineral content in their children. So, eat a well-balanced diet with lots of vegetables and […]
CoQ10 for Your Heart
Love this news reported by Dr. Katz: “The punch line was refreshingly straightforward: The CoQ10 group had half the mortality rate, and half as many adverse cardiac events, as the placebo group. Both findings were of clear statistical significance. That they were of stunning clinical significance is all but self-evident, […]
Healthy Habits Linked to Better Memory
This seems obvious, but good news none-the-less! AANP – Lower Risk Of Memory Problems Linked To Number Of Healthy Behaviors – (Monday, June 03, 2013)–Researchers report that the number of positive behaviors an individual adopts is associated with a lower risk of mild memory complaints. (Healthy behaviors have long been linked to […]
Artificial Sweetener Found to Increase Blood Sugar and Insulin
“Researchers found that consuming the sucralose (e.g., Splenda)was associated with higher blood sugar peaks and 20 percent higher insulin levels compared with consuming the water, . . . ” If artificial sweeteners were the answer to obesity, we would be a skinny nation. Please limit all sweets. When you do […]
Gut Flora and Your Brain
Hooray! Research is starting to prove the gut-brain connection!! Please include healthy fermented foods in your diet (yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, etc.) to support your brain!
Melatonin for Migraines?
Recent research is showing that 3 mg melatonin provided better reduction in migraines than amitriptyline with fewer side effects as well. I still would not use melatonin as a first recommendation since it can also impact adrenal function. Food intolerances are a very common cause of migraines which should be […]
Cinnamon Prevents Alzheimer’s?
This research is showing that an ingredient in cinnamon may help reduce the development of “tangles” that are associated with Alzheimer’s. Definitely include cinnamon in your diet–it’s great for blood sugar regulation, too!
Nutrients in Food?
A sad commentary on what we’ve done to our food. While we’d love to assume that a whole food diet alone will provide enough nutrition, the reality may be quite different since we’ve hybridized sugar and starch “in” and nutrients “out”. Very interesting article.
