I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again–get your Vitamin D levels checked. Low levels have been associated with increased risk of cancers (including breast, ovarian, colon and non-Hodgkins lymphoma), diabetes, multiple sclerosis and heart attacks as well as bone fractures. Read more in this attached article. Supplementing without […]
General Health
Industrial Foods and Human Health?
I know that you have seen my pleas to avoid use of pesticides and herbicides–they are destroying our insects, our environment, and our health. Here is a well-written article on how they work and their impact on human health. Please read.
Garcina and Liver Failure?
This is quoting from Natural Medicines April 2016 issue: “Liver Failure and Transplant Needed After Supplement Use According to a new report, a 26-year-old otherwise healthy Australian man required a liver transplantation following the use of two dietary supplements. The patient had taken awhey protein powder containing green tea […]
Avoid Food Contact with Plastics–Yes, Even “BPA-free” versions
Just because a plastic bottle is labelled “BPA-free” does NOT mean that it is safe! There are still many chemicals that can leach into your water or food. Many of these chemicals are either endocrine disruptors (thyroid, ovaries, testicles, etc.) or carcinogens. PLEASE use glass whenever possible. Caution must even […]
Sitting is the New Cigarette
Don’t smoke! AND, get moving! Research is finding that a sedentary lifestyle is as dangerous as smoking cigarettes. Get up and move every waking hour of every day. FitBit even has this included in their app so you can monitor your progress!
Foods to Help You Sleep . . .
Check out this article on some foods that help support melatonin, serotonin, and more which may help support restful sleep.
Eat for Sleep!
Here is a list of foods that may help promote quality sleep. Please remember magnesium sources, too, such as dark green leafy vegetables (cooked), avocado, and apricots.
Toxic Salmon
I am so sad to report that scientists have found over 81 different drugs (pharmaceuticals and even cocaine) in young salmon living in Puget Sound. The problem is extensive: the scope of pharmaceuticals prescribed, the inability to purify our waste-water, the contamination of our waters and the creatures that live […]
Toxic Moss in Portland
If you live near a glass factory you likely already are aware of this concern. Testing for heavy metal burden may be recommended for you–a simple, economical hair analysis can be very helpful. Other testing options include blood, urine and feces.
Benefits of Fish Oil
Some of the benefits of supplementing fish oil are included in this article–realize their are many more including supporting skin health, immune function, memory, etc. Be ensure you are getting a quality fish oil–no discount brands or your may find yourself doing harm instead of supporting health (heavy metal contaminants […]
