While there are many factors which contribute to the development of breast cancer, research continues to show that exercise and a diet rich in vegetables reduce the probably that a woman will get breast cancer. So, let’s get moving–find something you love to do so it will nourish your mind […]
Nutrition and Diet
Blueberries and Red Grapes–For Immune Support
More good news about these colorful fruits–they actually help increase factors for our immune function. Include blueberries and red grapes in your diet this season–maybe they will help reduce your susceptibility to winter colds. At the very least, they contain supportive anti-oxidants (always helpful in our environment) and taste great, […]
Healthy Lifestyle May Actually Change Our Cells!
Love that researchers are actually discovering that a healthy lifestyle (including diet and exercise) can actually change our cells and may increase our lifespan. Let’s do it!! Read more here (and then eat your veggies and go for a walk . . . 🙂 ).
Chronic Inflammation . . . Shorter Lifespan?
Via AANP via Canadian Medical Association Journal – Chronic Inflammation Linked To Lower Chance Of Healthy Aging – (Tuesday, September 17, 2013)–Chronic exposure to inflammation significantly reduces the chances of healthy aging, reports a new study. Levels of inflammation were measured by assessing levels of interleukin-6 over a five-year period. (Interleukin-6 is […]
Vitamin D and Traumatic Bone Breaks
This research is showing that deficient Vitamin D is linked with traumatic bone breaks. Doctors are also prescribing Vitamin D with goals to help improve bone healing. Bottom line–have your Vitamin D levels checked to see if you need to supplement this important nutrient!
Way to Go, Kids and Teens!!!
Some good news! Teens and children have been improving their diet and exercise! Way to go kids–and parents, too!! This will have life-long effects for you! Read more here.
Go Nuts!
The controversy still seems to exist despite the evidence. Including nuts in your diet can be very healthy. In fact, this article reports that eating walnuts may actually extend life. Keep in mind portion size, of course. In “real life” we would have to slow down enough to shell each […]
Cinnamon Helps Lower Blood Sugar
Good news for those who struggle with elevated blood sugars and diabetes:Â research is confirming that cinnamon can lower blood sugar levels. Please use caution, however, as too much cinnamon may cause your blood sugar to “crash”. Read more here.
Autoimmune Disease Rates–Higher than you may realize
I attended a very informative seminar this weekend and will be sharing information over the next few weeks. One aspect that really got my attention are the high rates of autoimmune disease: one out of every 20 men and one out of every 12 women have been diagnosed with an […]
Seaweed Linked to Lower Rate of Cancers
I would put this is the category of “Vegetables are found protective against cancers”, but including sea weed (particularly this Florida green algae for prostate cancer protection) in your diet may be helpful. Read more here.
