September 4, 2018
DASH diet, designed decades ago to reduce high blood pressure, also appears to significantly lower uric
September 4, 2018
Fall is almost here and so is the colder, damper weather. For my patients and readers with arthritis that means
September 4, 2018
When you think of hops you may think first of beer – a main reason that we grow this crop. But these climbing vines native to Eurasia and North America have a rich history of medicinal use as well. In fact, hops are related to the cannabis plant; they even have some similarities in flavor and aroma. Famous for treating sleep disorders, research on this medicinal plant continues to gain traction (outside the brewing industry!). Medicinally, hops are used for: Anxiety Sleep disorders including insomnia Tension, nervousness, irritability and excitability Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) To stimulate the appetite and treat […]
September 4, 2018
One of the biggest fears my patients have about getting older is losing their mental sharpness. But, the truth is, mental decline is not a “given” of getting older. Rather, it’s a consequence, or the end result, of not safeguarding your overall health. That’s why I’d like to tell you about 3 simple ways you can greatly reduce your risk of mental decline… Slow Mental Decline 3 Simple Ways When I tell my patients that they likely take better care of their cars than their own health, they laugh. But, then they think about it a moment and agree that […]
August 28, 2018
If you’re a postmenopausal gal, you’ve likely put on a few pounds as a result. If you’re like most women your age, you probably gained it around your belly, hips, and thighs, maybe even your breasts, where women carry most of their fat cells. You don’t like the way the excess fat makes you look, but to me, the more important issue is the health issues the extra fat can bring. Let me tell you about those risks and what new research says will help you get rid of it. Researchers out of Canada’s Alberta Health Services have concluded that […]
August 28, 2018
An article appearing on August 8, 2018 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology:
August 28, 2018
Tap water supplies for more than 14 million Americans are contaminated with a cancer-causing industrial solvent made notorious by the book and film “A Civil Action,” according to an Environmental Working Group investigation released today. The chemical is trichloroethylene, or TCE. Under the Trump administration, the Environmental Protection Agency is retreating from an earlier proposal to ban key uses of the chemical, and it is excluding water, air and soil pollution from a safety assessment under the nation’s overhauled toxic chemicals law. Drinking TCE-contaminated water has been linked to liver and kidney damage, and to cancers like leukemia. It has also been […]
August 21, 2018
An article appearing on August 14, 2018 in the journal Immunity suggests a role for broccoli and other vegetables belonging
August 21, 2018
Women, take note! Eating a healthy diet could help promote healthy cellular aging, finds a study. According