More and more research is confirming the importance of healthy gastrointestinal flora–that is, the bacteria and micro-organisms in your gut. This report confirms that a diet high in vegetables, nuts, seeds and fruit contributes to diverse flora that is beneficial to our health. And here is another report that reveals […]
General Health
Diets Versus Lifestyle Changes
I often get asked which diet is best for weight loss. While there may be specific foods that individuals should avoid, the bigger issue is overall lifestyle. Are you eating only when hungry? Are you eating only whole foods? Are you exercising/moving every day? Are you avoiding refined and processed […]
Send Your Message About GMO’s–Food Companies to Avoid
If you want to help encourage non-GMO foods in your grocery store, this is a great article which list not only companies to avoid but those to support. Click here, and support healthy food!
Supplement Linked to Cancer
Aristolochia, or birthwort–This herb primarily used in Chinese formulas has been linked to kidney failure and now cancer. I have not used it but want to pass along the warning so you may avoid it. Read more here.
Obesity Linked with Lack of Sleep
Are you struggling to lose weight? Try getting 8 hours of sleep nightly. There is absolutely no substitute for adequate sleep (and exercise, too), and it may be the ticket to weight loss for you. AANP via Nature Communications – Obesity Linked To Lack Of Sleep – (Thursday, August 08, 2013)–Scientists have found […]
Maternal Smoking Linked to THIRD Generation Asthma
Wow! So we know that smoking is bad for us. We know that smoking during pregnancy is bad for the growing baby. We know that second-hand smoke is bad for our children (and anyone else exposed). But now there is evidence that a mother’s nicotine exposure during pregnancy can increase […]
Protect Your Right to Use Supplements
Senator Dick Durbin is at it again by introducing another bill (S.1412) to congress that will give the FDA complete control over access to supplements. This has been defeated in the past and the current language is the same as his previous bill (see S.1310 – The Dietary Supplement Act […]
Oral Hygiene and Dementia
Researchers have found high levels of a bacteria normally only found in the mouth in the brains of those with Alzheimer’s. They are unclear of the cause/effect, but brushing your teeth after each meal is a very healthy habit regardless!
FDA Warning about Purity First Product
The FDA has issued a warning about a vitamin B supplement from Healthy Life Chemistry by Purity First, stating that it contains two anabolic steroids. Please read the full report by clicking here.
Insect Repellent Options
Are you planning on camping or hiking this summer? The mosquitoes are out–and ticks, too. EWG has some great info on bug repellents–click here.
