There are many factors that can contribute to hair loss including fever, trauma/stress, nutrient deficiencies, and hormonal changes. Dr. Brown assesses each patient’s situation and may use blood testing as well as saliva evaluations to help determine underlying causes of excess hair loss. This article offers additional information–click here.
Nutrition and Diet
Fasting–Good for your heart
This is a great article summarizing recent research on the benefits of fasting–even if you only skip 2 meals. Fasting should be done after gaining approval from your physician, however. Please call for an appointment. To read the article, click here.
Gluten Sensitivity and Science
The media has recently been referencing a report that “Italian researchers found that the Google mentions (of gluten-sensitivity) far outweighed mentions in the medical literature, at a ratio of 4,598 to one.” This is being used as another basis that many are gluten-free unnecessarily. Let me put this in perspective: […]
Arsenic in Brown Rice Syrup
Research has been revealing that rice extracts arsenic from soil and can therefore be an unwanted source of arsenic in our diets whether or not the rice has been grown “organically”. A consequence of arsenic in brown rice is that it is also showing up in brown rice syrup. Rice […]
Omega-3’s for Retinitis Pigmentosa
While Vitamin A has long been used as supportive therapy for those with retinitis pigmentosa, the addition of omega-3 fatty acids has now been shown to be beneficial. Just another reason to include high quality fish oils in our diets and/or supplements. Click here.
Super-Foods for Diabetes
Foods which are high in anti-oxidants can be very beneficial for our health. This article summarizes a “Top Ten” list for diabetes. I agree with them all except for the grains. And use legumes (beans) only rarely. Eat more veggies to get that extra fiber!! Click here.
Geeking Out to Dark Chocolate
This is a great article which gives some of the background information as to why dark chocolate seems to be a treat that loves us back! Click here.
Tips for Brain Health
Some great ideas are summarized in this link. I agree with all except one: saturated fats are only “criminal” if they are from unhealthy sources. Butter from exclusively grass-fed cows can be an important part of our diets. Organic coconut oil is another source of healthy saturated fats. Do avoid […]
Salt in Foods
This is a long post so I’m starting with the good news and bottom line: eat whole foods from local farmers; avoid grains; eat LOTS of veggies; include fruits and nuts. Here’s the bad news: In a new CDC report, breads have been found to be a larger source of […]
Labelling Definitions
Read this article for great information regarding the restrictions (or NOT) on labels that manufacturers use. You will likely be surprised! Click here.
