Here are some great recommendations to get your “spring cleaning” (of your health!) off to a good start. And they’re delicious, too!!!
General Health
The Dirty Dozen
Environmental Working Group has just reported the latest “dirty dozen” most contaminated fruits and veggies–click here. The dirtiest include sweet peppers, tomatoes, and spinach. Some of the cleanest are asparagus, avocados and cantaloupe–also listed at their site.
Exercise Rx
This article lists “Exercise Rx’s” for conditions from fatigue to anxiety. Bottom line–let’s get moving! I have a challenge for you this week–walk to work! If you cannot walk the entire way, park about 1.5 miles from your workplace and walk the rest of the way. This should take about […]
Valerian
I’ve prescribed this beautiful herb primarily to reduce muscle spasms and to assist in sleep. Keep in mind that about 25% of us do not contain the enzyme to convert the active ingredient into a “sleep aid” and then it will keep us awake (you will need to try this […]
Dangers of “New Weight Loss/Muscle Building” Supplement
The FDA has issued a warning regarding a constituent being using in supplements purported for weight loss and muscle building. Please avoid supplements containing methylhexanamine, 1,3 DMAA or geranium extract. Bottom line for weight loss and muscle building: exercise and healthy diet. Certainly there are medical conditions which may be […]
Preventative Care for Your Joints
There is increasing controversy about knee replacement surgery. I recently included a link which implicated that persistent physical therapy actually had better outcomes than surgery. This link gives some great ideas to keep those knees healthy in the first place! Read on . . .
Lead in Imported Rice
Recent findings reveal toxic levels of lead (in addition to previously reported arsenic levels in rice) in rice and rice flour: AANP – Toxic Levels Of Lead Common In Imported Rice, Rice Flour – (Tuesday, April 16, 2013)–A new study has found that the rice imported into North America from Asia, […]
Diabetes??
Many people have undiagnosed diabetes. As a result, they are not making changes to optimize their health and reduce the progression of this disease. Read this article for ways to improve your health–even if you’re not at risk for diabetes!
Causes of Rosacea
OK, so there is some good info in this article–but they don’t talk about how food sensitivities can play a huge role. I recommend avoiding the medications (they do NOT address the root cause) and start with diet changes. If you are challenged with Rosacea, please call for an appointment […]
Too Clean Might Be Unhealthy!
Research continues to support that hygiene theory that exposure to germs is an important part of our immune development. This article does a good job of explaining why. The results also support findings that appropriate bacterial exposure is important to help stave off development of allergies.
