Bis-phenol A (BPA) is commonly found in plastics and has been associated with many health concerns. Latest research is linking exposure to BPA with impaired brain development in children. BPA is difficult to avoid completely. Steps you can take are to use glass containers (no plastic bottles or cans), buy […]
General Health
Vaccine Report
This is a long report but raises interesting points and is well-documented. If you have questions about the use of vaccines, I recommend reading it.
Acne IS Impacted by Diet!
Naturopathic physicians have long been advising diet changes as part of treatment for acne. Now research is confirming the importance of appropriate diet. Glad they have confirmed it, but seems like a waste of research dollars in many ways . . . .
Yummy Avocado!!
What a great fruit this is!! Enjoy them in your diet–click here to learn some of the benefits!!
Environmental Confirmation
Proof is continuing to trickle in regarding the role that pollutants play in adversely impacting our health. What can each of us do to help??–we can quit using chemical pesticides and herbicides (i.e., bug-killers and weed-killers) in our own homes and yards. There are many effective natural approaches (see a […]
Sunscreen Recall
So, it’s hard to imagine the need for sunscreen in February, but I want to bring to attention Banana Boat products which were recalled in October 2012 (so it just might be in your cabinets from last summer). The recall involves the spray products which contain a constituent which can […]
Improve Your Sleep–Eat Well!
Love this report that a healthy diet also tends to provide improved sleep quality–likely an obvious statement, but hopefully a motivator if you’ve been on the fence about eating healthfully! So, here’s to a whole food diet and healthy sleep!
Over-the-Counter Vit. D Supplements
Discouraging information: Vit. D levels purchased over-the-counter (OTC) may not be as labelled. This can also be true with other OTC supplements. Please consider purchasing from a reputable source instead.
Vitamin D–For Your Health!
This is a wonderful slideshow of recent findings on the importance of Vit. D. Current blood level goal is 60. Sadly, insurance companies are starting to refuse coverage of Vitamin D testing despite the overwhelming research that indicates its importance.
“Water-Dispersable” Curcumin
So that’s a mouthful of terms! What I want to point out here is that the form of curcumin (common name is “turmeric”) makes a difference. Turmeric is a wonderful anti-inflammatory agent, protects the liver, and more. Recent research is revealing that the “water-dispersable” form is better absorbed. I carry […]
