This research indicates that Vitamin D, not calcium, may be a greater factor in improving bone strength and reducing the risk of stress fractures in children. The Institute of Medicine has recently increased the recommended dietary allowance for vitamin D for teenagers to 600 international units (IU) daily. Good sources […]
Nutrition and Diet
ADHD and Child development
There are at least three studies now linking “immaturity” with diagnoses of ADHD. In other words, the younger children in a class are 30% (boys) to 70% (girls) more likely to get a diagnosis of ADHD when it may simply be a mature of normal childhood development and maturing. In […]
Love your Spices!!
Another article on the health benefits of spices–so spice up your life!! (or at least your meals!!). Click here.
Vitamin A to Prevent Skin Cancer
Even though this knowledge isn’t new, there is recent research indicating the benefits of Vitamin A supplementation, including reduction in the risk of skin cancer. Supplementation should be monitored by a health care professional, however, since there is a risk of accumulating excess Vitamin A in our tissues and causing […]
Eat Right for Healthy Hair
I’m attaching a recent article summarizing foods which are recommended to support healthy hair. I agree with all EXCEPT for limiting legumes and grains. Also, consider whole milk products instead of low-fat if possible. Read more here.
Organic Potato?
This video is great “food for though” (sorry, pun intended). Please, let your grocery purchases be the best you can make for your health, but also to let grocers, farmers, and politicians know where you want to spend your money.
Selenium–the Good and the Bad News
Although this information isn’t new, it is a good reminder that selenium can offer great benefits to our health. These benefits include immune system support, reducing risk of autoimmune thyroid disease, and reducing risk of death–that’s great news. However, selenium is also toxic if too much is taken–it has been […]
Vitamin D may help PMS and Painful Menses
High dose Vitamin D is showing promise as a natural treatment for menstrual cramping. Vitamin D supplementation is also implicated to help with PMS and PMDD (pre-menstrual depressive disorder). Of note, however, is that researchers used extremely high doses of Vitamin D which must be monitored by a practitioner. In […]
Eat More Fish–For Your Brain
It’s been reported before and here is yet another study which supports the role of omega-3’s for our brain health. Those with low levels of omega-3’s had poorer memories and smaller brains! Eat your salmon (wild caught only) and take your cod liver oil!! Article here.
Hydrate with Water–but Fruits and Vegetables help, too!
While water is our best method of hydration, fruits and vegetables also are loaded with water. Melons are an especially good source. Learn more–click here!!
