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Nutrition and Diet
Fruits and Veggies–to Lose Weight
This study illustrates that including fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet helps reduce weight long-term. They found that compliance with the diet changes was better, too, than diets that require elimination of foods (e.g., fried foods). I do recommend a diet which is primarily comprised of vegetables then fruit. […]
Chocolate–Good for Men, too!
New evidence suggests that chocolate may reduce the risk of stroke in men–read more here.
Using Natural Medicine to Improve Cancer Treatment Outcomes
Watch this video to learn more!
Alkalinize
Although it has been around for years now, athletes are now promoting alkalinizing as a way to improve work-out performance. The standard American diet (SAD) is primarily an acidic one–woefully shy of vegetables and fruits. So now, alkalinizing supplements are becoming the fad. Here is a recent article. Please, stick […]
Coffee–Good and Bad?
Newer research is showing some of the health benefits of coffee despite years of reporting that we should be avoiding it. I have found that it is a wonderful botanical medicine, when consumed appropriately. In other cases, it must be avoided–for example, in those with high blood pressure. This article […]
Iron–Like Little Red Riding Hood?
Most people are aware of the symptoms of iron deficiency and are quick to supplement this mineral if they are feeling tired. But iron supplementation should be monitored by your health care provider. Admittedly, the standard lab alone (CBC) may not detect iron deficiency, but when ferritin levels and/or serum […]
“Healthy” foods?
We are barraged with marketing for healthy foods. But the bottom line is that we are designed to consume WHOLE foods–as provided in nature. These are some pitfalls where marketing has prevailed, convincing us of their health benefits. Leave them in the grocery store and stick to those provided naturally–vegetables, […]
Coffee–Good for you?
Medscape has recently published a report stating that coffee may be our wonder-drug. They report that it reduces risks of cancer, heart disease, depression, type II diabetes, and more. Of course, coffee is also associated with high blood pressure, anxiety, insomnia, etc. Read more here.
Gassy? Try these ideas . . .
Although some foods can cause excessive gassiness, others may reduce the risk. My common recommendations include fennel and chamomile. Here are some more ideas!
