Attached is new information summarizing the potential benefit of fenugreek on increasing muscle strength. Fenugreek may also have anti-cancer benefits, too!
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Spring Nutrition
Here are some great recommendations to get your “spring cleaning” (of your health!) off to a good start. And they’re delicious, too!!!
The Dirty Dozen
Environmental Working Group has just reported the latest “dirty dozen” most contaminated fruits and veggies–click here. The dirtiest include sweet peppers, tomatoes, and spinach. Some of the cleanest are asparagus, avocados and cantaloupe–also listed at their site.
Vitamin D and Fibroids
New research is linking low (very low, I might add) Vitamin D levels with increased risk of uterine fibroids. Currently, optimal serum levels are approximately 60 ng/mL, and I recommend testing for most patients prior to supplementation since excessive Vitamin D levels may be associated with bone degeneration.
Exercise Rx
This article lists “Exercise Rx’s” for conditions from fatigue to anxiety. Bottom line–let’s get moving! I have a challenge for you this week–walk to work! If you cannot walk the entire way, park about 1.5 miles from your workplace and walk the rest of the way. This should take about […]
Valerian
I’ve prescribed this beautiful herb primarily to reduce muscle spasms and to assist in sleep. Keep in mind that about 25% of us do not contain the enzyme to convert the active ingredient into a “sleep aid” and then it will keep us awake (you will need to try this […]
Running Vs. Walking?–Either is great!!
Love this info that states both walking AND running are good for our health. So, get moving! 🙂
Gardeners–Avoid Using Pesticides; and Herbicides, too
Even “conventional” medical doctors are calling for avoidance of the use of pesticides. Even small amounts of these toxins can be very detrimental to children’s health. And don’t let the “small quantity” of active ingredient fool you–even the solvent carriers are toxic to humans in many cases. The same applies […]
DHA–For Memory
AANP – DHA Improves Memory Degree In Women, Memory Speed In Men – (Wednesday, April 17, 2013)–A new study suggests that memory function in young people whose diets are low in the omega-3 acid known as docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, improves with supplementation of 1,160 mg of DHA daily and that […]
Walnuts May Protect From Diabetes
Walnuts seem to be the new miracle food. Now they are being linked to weight loss and prevention of diabetes! Remember, however, moderation in all things, including walnuts! 🙂
