You just might be eating one of the components! I included an article about ADA last week. Here’s more information . . .
General Health
Receipts and Endocrine Problems
Believe it or not, those receipts you get every time you make a purchase may be your highest source of BPA contamination. BPA mimics estrogen and as such can be an endocrine disruptor. It also has been linked with reproductive and brain disorders as well as obesity. Ditch the plastic […]
Another Reason to Avoid Bread . . .
A health advocacy group has identified 500 foods in the USA that contain ADA, a chemical banned in Australia. It is a bleaching agent for flours that has been associated with respiratory symptoms, including asthma, and skin problems. Stick to whole foods and limit grains (or, better yet, eliminate them!). […]
Some Ideas for Insomnia
Insomnia can be one of the most difficult conditions to treat. It can be related to blood sugar, adrenals, pineal gland, thyroid, and more. Here are some ideas that may help you–but if they don’t, please call for an appointment! Adequate sleep is critical for our good health.
Stressed? Get into Nature!
What a great study! Participants were checked for levels of cortisol (a stress hormone) after being in different settings. Cortisol elevations can lead to chronic fatigue, blood sugar dysregulation, and more. And guess what: this stress hormone was higher after being in urban settings and much lower after being in […]
GMO Sugar Beet Battle–Support Oregon Farmers
I’m attaching an article that I read in The Columbian this morning–the link is to the same article posted in the Miami Herald (I ran out of time looking for a local online report). The highlights: Most sugar beet production in the US is genetically modified. This means that weed […]
How Washington State Fares on Food Policy–Not Bad . . .
This is a link via EWG that shows how Washington state fares on supporting food policy. Not too bad in my opinion. Interesting party split, too. If you go to the site, you can also look up other states!
Exercise! (Or At Least Stand!)
This research again shows the benefit of exercise on improving our quality of life and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Even the simple act of standing more than sitting can be beneficial! Read more here.
“New” Plastics Continue to be “Worrisome”
As “banned” plasticizers (chemicals added to soften and/or strengthen plastics) are be replaced by “new” agents, the health worries regarding use of plastics persists. Please read the attached article. Bottom line: AVOID PLASTICS. Buy in bulk. Avoid packaged foods–even using the meat market as opposed to the pre-packed meats can […]
More on Nutritional Supplements . . .
Love this article which tries to cut to the chase on all the rhetoric out there regarding the use of supplements. Here’s a quote from Glen Sabin’s report: “Key Takeaways • A balanced healthy diet should always provide the foundation of human nutrition. • Dietary supplements can be helpful, harmful […]
