Tag Archives: inflammation
‘What’ you eat is more important than ‘How Much.’
Finally a large-scale study has concluded what I have been telling patients for years! What you eat is more important than how much of it you eat. A calorie is not a calorie! If you ask many classically trained dietitians … Continue reading
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Mummies had heart disease
Even the ancient Egyptians had heart disease. I’m not sure why this is such a surprise, but the researchers who conducted the study seemed to be very surprised. Traditional medical thinking on heart disease goes like this; heart disease is … Continue reading
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Genes, Alzheimer’s Disease and Your Choice
New genes have been discovered that seem to be linked to Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). AD currently affects over 5 million Americans and that number is expected to increase substantially by the year 2029. This year the first baby boomers will … Continue reading
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Agave Syrup – the carefree alternative sweetener?
Agave nectar syrup has gotten a lot of press lately. I must admit that I dismissed most of it and until today had not really looked into whether or not this natural sweetener was good or bad for us. This … Continue reading
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Probiotics for that colicky baby
Below is a short article from the NY Times. It summarizes some of the studies that have been done regarding probiotics (healthy bacteria) and colic in babies. See my comments at the end. NY Times Article Colic is one of … Continue reading
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Reducing Your Risk of Cancer – 3 things you should include in your diet.
Did you know that an estimated 1,529,560 people were diagnosed with cancer in 2010? That’s 4,190 new cases per day! Unfortunately, we have become acutely aware that there are many things in our world that are carcinogenic and inevitably will … Continue reading
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Body Mass Index – Don’t pay any attention to it
The Body Mass Index, or BMI, is used to ascertain whether someone is overweight, obese or at the correct weight for their height. It’s used by health professionals across this country as a guide for their patient’s health. It’s wrong. … Continue reading
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Obesity Costs U.S. $168 Billion
Two-thirds of Americans are overweight. This means that two out of three people in this country have at least one significant health risk factor. Not only does that shorten one’s lifespan, but it costs a lot of money too. New … Continue reading
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3 Medical Myths Debunked
Health care can be a confusing field. There is so much information out there, much of it conflicting, that leaves consumers confused about their health. Well, today I am here to sort some of them out for you. Below are … Continue reading
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