This article confirms the damaging impact of trans fats on brain health. Read more here.
Brain and Nervous System Health
Brain health and fats
A recent study has reported that high fat diets in rodents cause brain inflammation. I researched the diet that was used–it did not contain foods that would naturally occur in a rat’s diet and it DID contain constituents already proven to increase cancer risk in rats. PLEASE–continue to avoid processed […]
Health Effects of Gluten
Please read this wonderful summary of research results regarding potential dangers of gluten in your diet! Click here.
Strategies for Coping with Stress
Adaptogenic herbs have long been known to support health in stressful environments. This is a great article summarizing their use to help combat the effects of stress. Click here!
Safe Use of Neti Pot Nasal Lavage
There are now two cases of death attributed to using tap water for neti pot solutions. The deaths are due to an amoeba present in tap water in Louisiana. This amoeba is deemed to be safe to consume but not safe for rinsing nasal passages. Please use only filtered or […]
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Fats
The Columbian posted this article today from the Chicago Tribune. It’s a great brief summary regarding dietary fats. Click here to read more!
What Our Babies Learn in the Womb
This is an interesting article on how our babies begin their learning while still in the womb. If you are pregnant, continue to eat healthfully, and include spiritual and mental “nutrition”, too. For your health and that of your baby! 🙂
Spice Up Your Life!!
Love this article which reviews some of the health benefits of spices. Read on and spice it up!!
Omega-3’s and Brain Health
Although this isn’t new information, this study again confirms the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for brain health. In general, I recommend 1 tablespoon daily of a high quality cod liver oil. Good over-the-counter brands include Carlson and Nordic Naturals. PLEASE NOTE: there are some medications and conditions which may […]
Eggs and Chicken May Help Memory
Foods rich in choline may help improve your memory. Eggs are among the highest in choline, but limit consumption to those from naturally raised chickens only. Read more here!
