The Archives of General Psychiatry has recently “found evidence that pollution may affect the developing brain among children whose mothers lived in areas where there was poor air quality“. This relationship seems particularly strong in cases of traffic-related pollution, but consider this: the EPA reports that indoor air quality is […]
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Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Diabetes
More research is revealing a link between Vitamin D insufficiency and Type I diabetes. Please ask your doctor to check your blood levels. A blood level of 60 ng/mL is considered optimal these days.
Colas Increase Risk of Agressive Prostate Cancer
As posted by the AANP: AANP – Soft Drinks Linked To Prostate Cancer Risk – (Tuesday, November 27, 2012) –A study has found that men who drink one 330-milliliter (11-fluid-ounce) soft drink per day may also have at 40 percent higher risk of getting more aggressive forms of prostate cancer. (Previous studies have […]
Circadian Rhythm to Eating
Night-eating has long been considered a contributory factor in obesity. This research is showing a link between the change in the circadian rhythm of eating patterns and increased risk of obesity. It is NOT about the calories in this research. Bottom line–if you’re struggling with weight loss, stop eating at […]
Vitamin D Slows Cancer Conversion
The latest from the AANP: AANP – Vitamin D Slows Cell Change From Premalignant To Malignant State – (Monday, November 26, 2012) –Scientists have concluded that vitamin D may act, by several mechanisms, to inhibit production and activity of a protein that promotes cell division and is linked to more than half of […]
Homemade Makeup
This looks like a good recipe for makeup base. I recommend considering arrowroot or slippery elm powder in place of cornstarch.
Paleo Pyramid
This pyramid is based upon calories. If it’s easier to consider quantities, just move “meats and fish” above “fruits and berries”. Yum!!
Coconut Eggnog
I concocted this recipe just in time for the holidays!! Not quite paleo since it still contains sugar, but dairy-free and delicious–for a treat! Coconut Eggnog
Lipitor Recall
If you are taking Lipitor to reduce your cholesterol, please be aware that there is a recall. The manufacturer of the generic version of Lipitor, Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals, has recalled many lots of this medication. For a list of recalled products, click here. For the complete NBC news article, click here. […]
Pollution Alters the Brain
Report from the AANP: AANP – Pollution Can Alter Brain Function In Seniors – (Tuesday, November 20, 2012) –New research has found that living in areas of high air pollution can lead to decreased cognitive ability in older adults. (In earlier studies, air pollution has been linked to increased cardiovascular and respiratory problems, […]
