No surprise, but research has confirmed that consumption of even one daily serving of potato chips or french fries contributes significantly to weight gain. And who really eats only one serving at a time?? Read more here.
General Health
Red wine now also known to contain gluten.
For those avoiding gluten, please know that gluten is now being used for clarification of red wines. If you are on a gluten-free diet, be sure that you are avoiding wines–or check with your local winery to find out what they use for clarification. Click here for more information.
Increased evidence for links between alcohol and cancer
Use caution with alcohol consumption, including wine, for despite possible benefits on heart disease, there is increasing evidence linking alcohol with cancers. This occurs with as few as 3 drinks per week. This article summarizes recent findings and also explains serving sizes for different alcoholic beverages. Increasingly, I suspect that […]
Exercise may help eye health, too!
Click here to read this article on the potential benefits of exercise on reducing your risk of glaucoma. Let’s get moving!!
Laughter IS great medicine!!
Love this article summarizing the benefits of laughter! Read on, click here 🙂
Eat your strawberries!!
Read this article on how eating strawberries may be beneficial to your health!
Medical supervision necessary when treating thyroid conditions.
There has been much attention given to supplements the past few weeks. This research on thyroid supplementation is just another reason to ensure that you are working through a healthcare professional. They found varying levels of actual thyroid hormones in supplements which can be dangerous
Please eat whole foods!
Just another reason to avoid packaged and processed foods. Choose whole foods instead–the way they are found in nature!! As examples, choose an apple over prepared applesauce; choose fresh herbs over seasoning packets; make homemade salad dressings, etc. Click here for recent article.
HBOT emerging as effective treatment for variety of conditions.
This article summarizes growing interest and use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for a variety of conditions including Crohn’s, arthritis, and more.
Use supplements with appropriate guidance, please.
Vit. E supplementation has recently been linked to increased risk of prostate cancer in men–at just 400 IU daily. The report states that when selenium was included, there was no increase in cancer rates. Supplements should be customized to individual needs; and care must be taken to ensure quality and […]
