Tag Archives: type II diabetes
One Soda Per Day Causes Heart Disease
In a recent study, it was shown that just one soda per day significantly increases to risk of heart disease!
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3 Steps to Avoid The Weight Loss Plateau
We’ve all heard about it, right? Many people have experienced it and the frustrations that go with it. When you’re trying to lose weight there’s nothing more aggravating than not actually losing weight. The scenario can go one of two … Continue reading
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The Choice is Your’s
Finally, we’re back with another blog! After a busy July and almost a month without a computer with some major hard drive issues, I am happy to be back writing about health and happiness! I recently read an article written … Continue reading
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‘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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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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See Where America Stacks Up In Life Expectancy
The U.S. is lagging behind other high income countries in life expectancy despite spending more on health care than any other country. A new report from the National Research Council finds that Americans can expect to live shorter lives than … 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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San Francisco Bans Happy Meal Toys
The post below is from our friends at NaturalNews.com. It’s a good site to get health information without the slant of the pharmaceutical industry or its partner mainstream medicine. NaturalNews Post San Francisco has become the first U.S. city to … Continue reading
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How to limit your child’s Halloween candy consumption
It’s that time of year again. Halloween! I enjoy Halloween as much as the next person, but from a health standpoint this holiday is a nightmare! Parents often say to me,”It’s just once a year. It won’t hurt them.” While … Continue reading
