Increased mercury levels in the body are being linked to increased risk of diabetes. A simple, inexpensive hair analysis can help us discern whether or not you might be at risk. Please call! AANP – Higher Human Mercury Levels Linked To Diabetes – (Thursday, April 11, 2013)–A new study found that […]
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Rosemary–For Your Memory!
Love that our herbs provide such wonderful health benefits as well as flavor to our lives! Rosemary has been shown to support memory–and it’s super easy to grow in your garden for an endless supply (as well as attracting hummingbirds to their beautiful purple flowers!)
Nutmeg–For Your Health!
And now for some fun news! Nutmeg is good for us–and delicious, too! Read on . . .
Dangers of “New Weight Loss/Muscle Building” Supplement
The FDA has issued a warning regarding a constituent being using in supplements purported for weight loss and muscle building. Please avoid supplements containing methylhexanamine, 1,3 DMAA or geranium extract. Bottom line for weight loss and muscle building: exercise and healthy diet. Certainly there are medical conditions which may be […]
Preventative Care for Your Joints
There is increasing controversy about knee replacement surgery. I recently included a link which implicated that persistent physical therapy actually had better outcomes than surgery. This link gives some great ideas to keep those knees healthy in the first place! Read on . . .
Lead in Imported Rice
Recent findings reveal toxic levels of lead (in addition to previously reported arsenic levels in rice) in rice and rice flour: AANP – Toxic Levels Of Lead Common In Imported Rice, Rice Flour – (Tuesday, April 16, 2013)–A new study has found that the rice imported into North America from Asia, […]
Calcium Supplementation–Healthy or Not??
There is a great deal of controversy about calcium supplementation these days–and with good reason. Many studies are linking calcium supplementation with increased risk of heart disease. In addition, there is question as to whether or not calcium supplements reduce fracture risk and osteoporosis. So, let’s back up . . […]
Keep Eating Those Veggies and Fruits
Gosh, I’ve probably already used this post title before, but the fact remains that research continues to reinforce the importance of including vegetables and fruits in our diets. Here is yet another review. In general, I recommend 9 servings of vegetables daily (no, that does NOT include potatoes) plus several […]
L-Carnitine and Meat-Lover’s GI Bugs May Be Trouble
This research is showing a link between protein (specifically L-carnitine in this study), gut bacteria, and increased risk for heart disease. Yes, it includes supplementation. If you are supplementing with L-carnitine, please schedule an appointment so we can discuss potential options. And, as always, keep your diet plant-based and limit […]
Exercise–To Prevent Cancer
More research is revealing that exercise can help cancer outcomes. Let’s face it–Exercise is important for our health!! (Not news but I think many of us need to keep hearing it!) Here’s another article.
