July 1, 2014
“Nutrient profiling” isn’t really a new thing. Alternative health researchers as well as naturopath doctors have been doing it for decades. Simply said, it’s the process of identifying which foods, vitamins, minerals, etc, pack the
June 24, 2014
You’ve heard, probably many times, that your body needs omega-3 fatty acids… in fact, it craves them. These omega-3s are in short supply in the food chain these days, but when you get enough of them you help your heart, your brain, your joints, and even your mood.
June 10, 2014
You’ve likely heard about melatonin. It’s a supplement that’s been around for a few decades now. It was originally touted as a cure for jet lag and even everyday insomnia. Yet, further research on melatonin revealed that it’s benefits were much more extensive than a sleep aid. Recently researchers in Toronto have uncovered yet another benefit of melatonin that has special importance to older people and their bones. Here’s what they found… Is Melatonin The New Key To Osteoporosis? As I mentioned above, we’ve known for a few decades now how great melatonin is for helping with sleep disorders. But […]
June 10, 2014
Like me, you could be a father, brother, son, uncle, best friend, maybe even a grandpa, to someone who loves you. Now, put yourself in their place for a moment and imagine what their world would be like if they lost you. Sadly, many men – especially those 50 and over – lose their lives unnecessarily every year. Many of them have sudden heart attacks or succumb to illnesses because they ignored the symptoms and didn’t seek treatment. In honor of Men’s Health Awareness Month this June; I’m going to give you a checklist of 6 crucial health areas that […]
June 3, 2014
One of the most important things we can do for ourselves as we get older is maintain good muscle mass. It not only keeps us looking trim and fit but it helps us do even the simplest daily activities even better.
June 3, 2014
I’m interested in preserving my patient’s health in whatever new medical research can offer them. About a year ago, I came across a promising new “anti-aging formula” that was being developed by researchers out of Harvard University and the University of New South Wales. I was amazed when I learned what the key ingredient in this anti-aging super nutrient is – I think you will be too. Vitamin B3: Has It Held The Key To Anti-Aging All Along? The B vitamins are a class of substances that govern healthy metabolism and energy production in your body. One of them is […]
May 28, 2014
If I told you that by cutting out that salty bag of chips or pretzels every day at lunch will help you live longer, would you believe me? As hard to believe as that may be, it’s true. Too much salt in your diet has recently been found to be associated with faster cellular aging. Let me tell you more about it… Slow Aging Simply: Cut Salt Intake, Watch Weight A couple months ago, researchers at Georgia Regents University conducted a study on whether high salt intake contributed to cellular aging. For their test subjects, they zeroed in on teenagers […]
May 20, 2014
For decades, the medical profession has taken a “one size fits all” approach to nutrition. Doctors and nutritionists often tell their patients to eat less fat and more vegetables, and supplement daily with vitamins and antioxidants.
May 6, 2014
You’ve heard that, as you get older, you need more calcium to protect your bones against fracture – especially disabling and, potentially deadly, hip fractures. And, that’s true – especially if you’re a post menopausal woman. But, it’s not the only mineral you need. New research has found that magnesium may be better at protecting specifically against hip fracture than calcium in both men and women. But, like most Americans, you likely are deficient in it, as nearly 75% of them are. Here’s what you need to know about magnesium and your hips.