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Nutrition and Diet
Reduce Food Allergy Development In Children With Whole Food
Encouraging news! Introduction of vegetables and fruits with avoidance of packaged/processed foods has been shown to reduce the risk of developing food allergies later. As a naturopathic physician, I recommend introduction first of veggies, then fruits, then fats and proteins. Foods may be customized per individual patient needs, of course. […]
High Blood Sugar is Linked to Dementia
Sugar is notorious for its inflammatory effects. Period. And inflammation impacts every part of our bodies, including the brain. Optimal blood sugar control is key to optimizing health. And reducing intake of processed and refined sugars is important. Diet, exercise, and sleep can help–include whole foods, exercise at least 30 […]
Fish Oils Kill Mouth and Skin Cancer
This is exciting news and just another reason to include trout and salmon in your diet!! AANP via Carcinogenesis – Fish Oil Kills Skin, Mouth Cancer Cells In Lab – (Tuesday, August 06, 2013)–New research has found that omega-3 fatty acids, contained in oily fish such as salmon and trout, killed human skin […]
“Gluten-Free” Limits are Finally Set
We no longer will need to guess if a product is labelled correctly when it says “gluten-free”. The FDA has finally agreed to limiting “gluten-free” labeling to < 20 ppm. While this is good news, please know that many people react to much lower levels of gluten in their diet. […]
Start Early for Bone Health
Although many of us don’t think about supporting our bones until much later in life, it is imperative to make healthy choices early to lay a healthy foundation. Our highest bone mass occurs in our 20’s!! So, exercise, eat lots of leafy greens, include some healthy dairy, and check your […]
Diet and Type I Diabetes
There is early evidence that consumption of foods containing leucine and omega-3 fatty acids may reduce progression of Type I diabetes. Leucine is found in meats, eggs, and nuts. Fatty fish, especially salmon, are the best sources for omega-3’s. And please AVOID GLUTEN which has been linked to this autoimmune […]
Red Meat and Cancer??
Here is an article from Medscape reviewing the recent findings that red meat is linked with increased risk of cancer. Please note that the research is based primarily on the consumption of PROCESSED MEATS including hot dogs, bologna, sausages, etc. I would love to see a study that evaluates the […]
Eczema–Treat It From The Inside Out
So many people suffer from eczema–a skin condition that can cause tremendous itching and large lesions. Here is an article that talks a little about underlying conditions. In my practice, I’ve found that underlying food allergies are the most frequent cause of eczema–there are simple methods to assess potential food […]
Eat Nuts to Live Longer
Good news for those of us that like to snack on nuts–they may extend our life by reducing risks of cancer and heart disease. So, include healthy nuts in your diet–walnuts seem to be the current fave! Read more here.
