This article may get a little more technical than you’d like, but it is exciting proof of the benefits of including essential fatty acids–specifically omega-3 fatty acids–in your diet. Include your cod liver oil and wild caught salmon in your diet! Read article here.
Women’s Health
Diet Recommendation for Pregnant Mothers
Research is showing that a diet rich in choline may reduce the risk of diabetes in your child later. So include foods such as eggs, broccoli and milk (as tolerated) in your diet. Read more here.
Cadmium Linked to Breast Cancer
So, what does THAT mean?? Cadmium is found in cigarette smoke as well as in certain cosmetics, batteries, and foods. Research is revealing that cadmium may mimic estrogen and therefore becomes implicated in breast cancer. Certainly, quitting smoking is advisable for a wide variety of health benefits. But finding it […]
Health Food for Easter!
There is more and more compelling evidence on the anti-inflammatory nature of cocoa. Dark chocolate and cocoa have been shown to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce weight, reduce migraines and TMJ, among other benefits!! So, this Easter, fill your baskets with dark chocolate–to […]
Top Ten Worst Processed Foods
OK, so I hope you all know how important eating WHOLE foods is for your health and that processed foods are NOT beneficial to anything but your taste-buds (and the seller’s income statements). That being said, there is now a list of the 10 worst processed foods. If you find […]
Health Tips for Expecting Mothers
The attached article summarizes some simple steps to keep you healthy during your pregnancy. To your health–and to that of your baby!!! Click here.
Best Skin Care Ever
There is now research that proves that the consumption of fruits and vegetables improves your skin health and appearance! Your best skin care ever–and healthy for your entire body, too!! Click here.
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 […]
Losing your Hair?
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.
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 […]
