This is a great article and I could not agree more with the author on the mis-information surrounding cholesterol and heart disease! The research is fairly clear and the drugs that lower cholesterol levels really don’t work that well, if at all in women. It makes absolute sense why a plant based diet works for lowering and reversing heart disease,…
I cannot believe that mercury fillings are still being used. All of the evidence regarding toxicity is so clear and yet because of the relatively low cost of the mercury fillings they are still commonly recommended by dentists. The key thing about this pervasive toxin is that it doesn’t affect everyone the same way. The most concerning impact, aside from the obvious toxicity that…
The following conclusions where taken from a 21 page article on Medscape about the association between oral contraceptives (birth control pills) and migraine headaches. The entire article is very good and contains a host of important information and study summaries for many of the different hormonal contraceptives that are available. In my clients that suffer from migraine headaches, one of…
I have always encouraged salt consumption to support my clients health, however as this article points out, not all salt is created equal! Natural sea salt when added to high potassium foods, such as fruits, veggies, grains and legumes, create a balance that reduces any of the negative impact that highly processed sodium containing foods may produce on there own.…
The development of our immune system relies on the health of our digestive system! The following article outlines the importance of “gut ecology”, or the presence of health bacteria as it relates to the development of an infants immune system. The importance of probiotics during pregnancy for mom and after pregnancy for infants is outlined by several study summaries in…
Great article on the power of mindful meditation. This is a testament to the power of our brains ability to control our bodies. I feel very strongly about this type of treatment for people that suffer from chronic pain and inflammation. People can practice this anywhere and it’s free. How much better can it get! Mindfulness-Based Meditation May Help Reduce Inflammation Posted…