While many diseases have been linked to sleep apnea, there is now evidence that severe sleep apnea may now also be associated with cancer risk. Researchers seem to be relating this increased risk to lower oxygen. This means that CPAP’s may offset the risk. Signs and symptoms of sleep apnea […]
Diabetes
Diabetes in Teens
Evidence is showing a rise in diabetes in our teen population. Our sedentary lifestyles and processed food consumption are contributory factors. Please include more vegetables, fresh fruit, and naturally raised meats in their diets. Eliminate packaged and fast foods, sodas, and sugar. Even limit grains. And get your teens off […]
Essential Fatty Acid Results
This article may get a little more technical than you’d like, but it is exciting proof of the benefits of including essential fatty acids–specifically omega-3 fatty acids–in your diet. Include your cod liver oil and wild caught salmon in your diet! Read article here.
Naturopathic Care in Diabetes
Utilizing both allopathic medicine AND naturopathic medicine may improve not only your blood sugar levels, but your mood! This article is specific to those diagnosed with diabetes, but naturopathic approaches can improve outcomes and sense of well-being for many medical conditions. Read more here.
Possible Link Between Farmed Salmon and Obesity
This article by Dr. Crinnion reports “clear links between environmental toxicants and diabetes and obesity, as well as the clear implication of the consumption of farmed salmon in these health problems”. It is an interesting and extensive article. Bottom line is to include wild-caught salmon in your diet and avoid […]
Dark Chocolate–More Health Evidence
Yet another article summarizing new findings on the benefits of dark chocolate. Just be sure to get high quality dark chocolate and limit your portions–so hard to do!! Read more here.
Improved Diabetes Treatment Outcomes with Coordinated Naturopathic Care
This is a great article summarizing the benefits which may be realized when combining naturopathic and allopathic care for diabetes. Read more!
Eat Breakfast, Please
Skipping breakfast can not only cause fatigue, depression, and memory problems, it is also associated with an increase risk of diabetes. So, eat a healthy breakfast everyday–and include veggies!! Click here.
Veggies and Fruits For Your Health
Can you hear my chant? Include more vegetables in your diet! Here is another list of foods which offer health benefits. Click here.
Health Food for Easter!
There is more and more compelling evidence on the anti-inflammatory nature of cocoa. Dark chocolate and cocoa have been shown to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce weight, reduce migraines and TMJ, among other benefits!! So, this Easter, fill your baskets with dark chocolate–to […]
