Delicious and good for us, too. Lemons are a great source of vitamin C and bioflavonoids that help boost our immune system and reduce inflammation. So squeeze some lemon juice into your water or salad. To your health!!
Immune Health
Sleep and Immune Function
Quality sleep is critical to our immune function–this probably doesn’t seem like rocket science, but always nice when research supports our experiences and/or common sense. Read more here–and do all you can to get sufficient sleep! There is no substitute for a good night’s sleep.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
I’ve just read about this plant, Triptergium wilfordii, for use in rheumatoid arthritis. It supposedly works as well as methotrexate without the side effects. If you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, please ask your doctor if this might be worth a trial for you. Read more here.
Honey May Be Key to Reducing Antibiotic Resistance
Scientists are realizing that honey may contains keys to reducing the effects of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This may be good news on many levels–to protect our bees as well as our health! Read more here.
Gut Bugs and Crohn’s–Diversity of Healthy Bacteria May Be Key
It has been discovered that those suffering from Crohn’s tend to have less diversity in their gastro-intestinal flora (bacteria)–affectionately called “gut bugs”. This may cause a change in early treatment protocols which have included the use of antibiotics. Supporting healthy gut bugs with good quality probiotics as well as fermented […]
The Flu??
This is an interesting article stating that many of us who contract the flu do not even have symptoms. Where does that put the effectiveness of the vaccine? How do we protect ourselves??–with a healthy diet including lots of veggies and no sugar, appropriate handwashing, exercise, etc. Read more here.
Breast-feeding May Reduce Mom’s Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
While more research may be needed, this is simply another good reason to breast-feed your baby if you’re able: Breastfeeding appears to reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in the nursing mother. Read more here.
FDA to Phase Out Use of Antibiotics in Meats
It’s a start. Antibiotics have been used to increase the growth rate of animals. But their use has been linked to antibiotic resistance and implicated in illnesses in humans. There is a long way to go to get them out of our food chain, but this is a beginning. My […]
Avoid BPA
We’ve heard more and more frequently about the dangers of BPA. Hormone disruption is high on the list–and researchers are finding that the changes can be hereditary. In other words, changes in a mother may cause changes in her babies! So, please avoid plastics, use electronic receipts, avoid canned foods, […]
Know the Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis
Early signs of multiple sclerosis includes such symptoms as vision changes, numbness and tingling, clumsiness or imbalance, and heat intolerance. The attached article explains this in more detail. If you notice these symptoms, call for an appointment to assess and start treatment. In the meantime, stop eating gluten and reduce […]
