Love that I can post some GOOD news about GMO labeling!! There is a grocer in Bellingham who has started labeling the GMO items that he carries. Seems like a great start to me!! Read more here.
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Know Your Anti-Oxidants
Another great article about anti-oxidants. Bottom line: include a variety of colorful fruits and veggies in your diet to broaden the variety of anti-oxidants.
Flame-retardants Linked to Lower IQ and Hyperactivity
This is a very interesting article about the impact of flame-retardants on health. Surprising is the length of time that the chemicals persist in our bodies. Do all you can to avoid these compounds. If you suspect exposure, please schedule an appointment to discuss methods of optimizing liver detoxification.
Preemies Need Extra Vitamin D
AANP – Preemies Need Higher Vitamin D Dosages – (RTuesday, May 07, 2013)–A study has found that preterm infants may need 800 international units (IU) of vitamin D daily to develop strong bones. (Preemies are known to be at risk for vitamin D insufficiency; if levels are too low, infants and children can […]
Mediterranean Diet–For Mental Health
So, more good news for our brains: this study implicates an almost 20% lower risk in cognitive impairment for those consuming a Mediterranean diet. Keep eating those veggies, fish, fruits and poultry!
Berries For Your Brain
We’ve known that berries are beneficial for our eye health–this study shows that they also may be beneficial in reducing the effects of aging on the brain. Include berries in your diet–for your overall health!!
Grapes–To Stave Off Metabolic Syndrome
AANP – Grapes May Protect Organs Against Metabolic Syndrome – (Monday, April 29, 2013)–Scientists have reported a finding that grapes may protect against the damage to the heart (and possibly other organs) associated with the long-term progression of the disorder known as metabolic syndrome, and that this protection appears to be over and […]
Yet Another Reason to Exercise–Reduce the Risk of Kidney Stones
The benefits of exercise continue to amass: this research reveals that exercise may also reduce the risk of kidney stones in women!
Research on Those Delicious Microgreens
Delicious and purported to be more nutritious, the verdict is in: microgreens do in fact contain higher levels of nutrients. So add them to your salads and “soak up” their nutrients.
New Concussion Guidelines
My biggest point here is that a concussion may occur with no obvious symptoms at the time of the injury AND that even a neck injury (without a head injury) may cause a concussion. The result of any concussion includes changes in the brain’s overall function leading to imbalances which […]
