OK, so I hope you all know how important eating WHOLE foods is for your health and that processed foods are NOT beneficial to anything but your taste-buds (and the seller’s income statements). That being said, there is now a list of the 10 worst processed foods. If you find […]
Brain and Nervous System Health
Vitamin D for Alzheimer’s
Research is showing that Vitamin D may reduce the risk of advancing Alzheimer’s, too! Read more here.
Vitamin D–Not just for your bones
Great article summarizing the importance of Vitamin D in our diets. While RDA’s have been based upon bone health, we are learning that higher levels may be helpful for reducing risk of cancer, depression, fatigue, and supporting immune function. I generally recommend 1,000 – 2,000 IU of Vit. D3 daily, […]
Exercise–for Brain Health
Exercise is a great way to optimize brain health. Not only does is promote circulation–which then brings nutrients and oxygen to your brain cells (and every other cell!)–but exercise also stimulates your brain cells. Stimulation of these neurons actually helps keep them alive! Get up from your computer, do some […]
Possible Link Between Colas and Cancer
We all likely know that colas are not “good” for us and that there has been controversy regarding the safety of aspartame. Here is yet another potential link between colas and cancer. Please, do NOT drink colas–opt for sparkling water with a good sipping balsamic vinegar!! Read about the dangers […]
ADHD and Child development
There are at least three studies now linking “immaturity” with diagnoses of ADHD. In other words, the younger children in a class are 30% (boys) to 70% (girls) more likely to get a diagnosis of ADHD when it may simply be a mature of normal childhood development and maturing. In […]
Love your Spices!!
Another article on the health benefits of spices–so spice up your life!! (or at least your meals!!). Click here.
Selenium–the Good and the Bad News
Although this information isn’t new, it is a good reminder that selenium can offer great benefits to our health. These benefits include immune system support, reducing risk of autoimmune thyroid disease, and reducing risk of death–that’s great news. However, selenium is also toxic if too much is taken–it has been […]
Eat More Fish–For Your Brain
It’s been reported before and here is yet another study which supports the role of omega-3’s for our brain health. Those with low levels of omega-3’s had poorer memories and smaller brains! Eat your salmon (wild caught only) and take your cod liver oil!! Article here.
Gluten Sensitivity and Science
The media has recently been referencing a report that “Italian researchers found that the Google mentions (of gluten-sensitivity) far outweighed mentions in the medical literature, at a ratio of 4,598 to one.” This is being used as another basis that many are gluten-free unnecessarily. Let me put this in perspective: […]
