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Have you ever experienced any digestive disorder before? It is not uncommon. There are a growing number of people that have experienced problems with digestion. Have you ever walked into a groery store and now a new section of gluten free products have appeared? In fact one cardiologist by the name of William Davis wrote a book entitled Wheat […]
A study at the Univeristy of Laval in Canada showed that if you increase your fish oil (DHA) you can reduce the extent of damage following a stroke by 25 %. In the study they fed mice a diet rich in DHA for three months significantly reduced the severity of a stroke. “The consumption of […]
The age old question of whether the environment or our genetics affect our long term health has been a question that many scientist have studied. There have been several studies with identical twins to study the effects of environmental factors such as stress, diet, sun exposure and other environmental factors play upon the aging process. […]
Have you looked at the ingredients of your favorite blue berry pancake or muffin mix. If you read the label carefully you may not even be eating real blueberries. Remember…….RED # 40 & BLUE # 1 We know that real blueberries are full of antioxidants but look at what BIG food companies are doing to […]
An interesting article appeared in the New York Times on June 2, 2011 entitled The High Cost of Cheap Meat. The article explained how much antibiotics is a large part of many farming operations. Did you know that 80% of all antibiotics sold in the USA are sold to food-producing animals and fish in small […]
Oil Rich fish, such as salmon, trout, mackerel, herring and sardines are an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential to a healthy diet. Our body cannot manufacture these oils so it is very important to get them in our diet. Ongoing studies by the USDA are helping uncover new details about how […]
It is not surprising that many Americans are given a prescription for a statin drug since 1 in 3 Americans have high cholesterol. And many start taking these cholesterol lowering drugs without really knowing the adverse side effects. One of the well -known side effects of statin drugs are muscle problems. But other side affects […]
From time to time many of us want to loose a couple of extra pounds. I thought at Dr. Chaney’s rehash of a magazine article on Six Common Mistakes to Avoid for Weight Loss is a great reminder to all of us. While most of my material for “Health Tips From the Professor” comes from […]
Over the next several weeks I will be covering some of the key findings from the book “The Vitamin D Solution” by Dr. Michael F. Holick. Before beginning I should tell you that Dr. Holick is one of the leading vitamin D experts in the world. He is a PhD who discovered and characterized the […]
This week I am continuing my coverage of “The Vitamin D Solution” by Dr. Michael Holick. One of the most interesting chapters of the book was the one in which he discussed autoimmune diseases – especially multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which cells of the immune system […]
Sometimes many people find themselves looking for a Plan B in this economy either because their expenses have increased or sometimes job situations don’t turn out the way they wanted. But, for whatever reason having a plan B is a very good thing. You know ….the just in case if a unforeseen scenario happens. For […]
Most homes contain more chemicals than what the average chemistry lab had at the turn of the century. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has sited regular household cleaning products are some of the most dangerous products in our homes today. I challenge you just reach under your kitchen sink and bathroom and see what types […]
A couple of weeks ago Japan’s nuclear reactors near Tokyo went haywire in Fuchishima I started to call around to order some extra Iodoral. This is the lower dose of Potassium Iodine that can be taken on a daily basis. Not that I felt I was in immediate danger but making sure that at least […]
I had the opportunity to breast feed both of my children however, I know some mothers may not be able to breast feed as long as they would like. Others may stop breast feeding and find that Infant formulas are not as healthy and complete as they would like them to be or their infant […]
I was just reading an article on a website I visit periodically. And the article was about was about a study done at University of Basque Country. Evidently they have been trying to figure out why French Women don’t get Fat. And of course it may be that they don’t eat Paula Deans wonderful home […]
Researchers have known that inflammation in the body produces many negative side effects that go along with aging and disease. And much inflammation can be caused by a high fat diet. But what would happen to the body’s response to this high fat meal when a product like Shaklee Vivix a mixed polyphenol product was […]
The incidence of prostate cancer has increased by 2.3% per year since 1994 and more recently by 3.0% per year among white men and by 2.3% per year among black men. Death rates, on the other hand, have been steadily declining and now stand at 32.9/100,000 (30.2 among white men and 73.0 among black men). […]
Since February is Healthy Heart Month I wanted to talk a bit about the common drug prescribed to many people to lower cholesterol, Statins. Cardiovascular disease is a growing epidemic in this country is a top killer not just in this country but worldwide. Estimated costs of treating heart disease in the US will go […]