More research supporting the benefits of eating vegetables and fruits! Include 9 servings in your diet daily!! To Your Health!
Brain and Nervous System Health
Another Reason Exercise is Important for Weight Loss
This is interesting research showing that exercise not only helps improve metabolic rate but also helps the brain sense when enough food has been consumed. Read more here–and keep exercising!!
Healthy Beef
Here is another web post regarding the benefits of EXCLUSIVELY grass-fed beef. Keep in mind that marketers know that we are starting to look for 100% grass-fed beef and are including “grass-fed” on their labels–remember, any cow standing in a field is eating grass!! Just make sure that it wasn’t […]
OHSU and Brain Health
OHSU is hosting a number of seminars on brain health–click here to learn more!
Health benefits of naturally fed and raised meats
This site provides an excellent summary of the differences between naturally raised meats versus commercially raised meats. There IS a difference. When one starts to compare results of “The China Study” (which promotes vegetarianism over essentially a fast food diet–this should be obvious) versus information reported in “Primal Body, Primal […]
Coffee may be protective against Parkinson’s disease
New research is showing that coffee consumption is protective against development of Parkinson’s Disease for some individuals. Check with your doctor about whether or not coffee may be indicated for you.
Memory and the Aging Brain
Although a recent study suggests that increased sleep does not improve memory in the elderly population, there are a number of other potential approaches to improving memory. Treatments are customized based upon each individual but include goals of reducing inflammation (which has great overall health benefits) and improving neuronal health. […]
Blood sugar and Dementia
Healthy blood sugar maintenance (including a balanced diet low in grains and sugars) may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s. Our diets are an exciting and critical means of maintaining our health!! Click here for the highlight.
Avoid BPA–new research results on impact on children of pregnant mothers.
Research is showing yet another concern regarding exposure to BPA (bisphenol-A)–there is an increased incidence of anxiety and attention difficulties in girls born to women who had elevated levels of BPA in their urine. Bottom line: Avoid packaged foods and plastic containers. Stick to glass containers (stainless steel is a […]
SCD Support
If you’ve been prescribed or are on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, click here for a link to a great “how to” site. It includes e-books, information on starting the diet, and free podcasts, too.
