This is a great article explaining the health consequences of “obesity” whether the individual is thin or fat . . .
General Health
Multiple Small Meals? Not So Good For Us . . .
Where do I start? This article has some great information–please check it out. Also, for those trying to lose weight, these frequent small meals can end up being self-sabotage. Whenever we eat, we get an insulin release–higher with more carbohydrates, higher with simple sugars. Insulin is designed to STORE energy as […]
Foods to Help Protect Your Skin
Here is a great article summarizing foods that may protect our skin from sun damage. Think colorful fruits and veggies such as carrots, tomatoes, apples, etc. I like all of the author’s recommendations EXCEPT soy–please avoid, or at least limit, soy consumption. Happy Summer!
Lyme Disease
Here is some bad news, and some good news, about Lyme disease. In addition, those on the West coast are at greater risk for Relapsing Fever as well. Please check out this article and get tested if you are suspicious (even if you do not recall having a tick bite!). […]
EWG’s “Pollution in People”
This is a great article about sources of toxins that are adversely effecting our health. Please read the attached article and check out their video, too. I’m also including a link to a blog regarding cell phones and their link to cancers. It’s not all bad news, though–keep eating those colorful […]
Please Stop Using Triclosan
More research is showing the dangers of using products that contain triclosan. It is in everything from toothpastes to shampoos. It has been linked to thyroid disorders and antibiotic resistance. And now research is showing it is accumulating in umbilical cords and is associated with low birth weight infants. Read […]
Benefits of Farm-to-Table
On top of typically being tastier and possibly containing greater levels of nutrients (assuming the food is fresher), there are additional benefits to “farm-to-table” choices. Read more here.
Allergies–More than just the sniffles
The is a great article summarizing the impact of “hidden” allergies on our overall health. The reactions may be seemingly unrelated, but exposure to allergens and intolerances can cause many adverse reactions–from chronic fatigue to joint pain. Schedule an appointment for testing–even “healthy” foods can be the culprits.
Bread and Mental Health
This is a great (albeit long) article explaining the risks of grains in a very scientific way. Check it out . . .
Childhood Obesity on The Rise–There is Good News However!
The evidence is all around us–increasing obesity. Not only are adults becoming increasingly obese, but our children are as well. I’ve posted some recommended viewing and reading explaining some of the causes. Overwhelmingly, however, it is the choices we are making at the grocery store and at restaurants. We are […]
