Boosting your immunity is important for coping with the cold and flu season. Of course, getting a flu shot with dubious efficacy is not one of them. All vaccines depress the immune system and can cause lifelong neurological damage and autoimmune diseases. 10 Tips to Boost Your Immune System Elderberry extracts or syrups have been…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), the most common metabolic disorder of reproductive-age women in the United States, is generally known as a reproductive disorder but is also associated with life threatening medical illnesses. In the U.S., six million reproductive-age women are affected with the syndrome. PCOS is generally considered a syndrome rather than a disease because it manifests…
If you're at all concerned about your health—whether you want to gain health or maintain it—nutrition is paramount. In fact, your diet accounts for about 80 percent of the health benefits reaped from a healthy lifestyle, with the remaining 20 percent from exercise. So what makes for a nutritionally sound diet? First and foremost, a…
Here are some of Top Ten Tips for Your Best Mind & Body this year! Dr Jill's favorite health & weight loss tips to get you in the best shape for 2012~ 1. Break the Sugar Habit The average American is sugar-logged, consuming more than 140 pounds of added caloric sweeteners per year, according to…
Recent studies have shown that we actually acquire more toxins through skin absorption and inhalation than we do through the foods that we eat Toxic Beauty. Do You Know What's in Your Products?. This makes our personal care products a big contender in our overall health and well-being. If you feel like you are eating…
Here are 10 Lessons on Diet Longevity Non-Industrialized Cultures Characteristics of Traditional Diets The diets of healthy, nonindustrialized peoples contain no refined or denatured foods or ingredients, such as refined sugar or high fructose corn syrup; white flour; canned foods; pasteurized, homogenized, skim or lowfat milk; refined or hydrogenated vegetable oils; protein powders; artificial vitamins;…
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) may be linked to genetics, but an unhealthy diet will exaggerate symptoms, even in individuals not predisposed. Simply eliminating foods that cause symptoms can be helpful but adding key nutrients back into your diet will have an even greater impact. Individuals with ADHD may be sensitive to sugar, processed foods and…
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, rye and spelt. Currently, the only treatment available is the adoption of a lifelong gluten free diet, which is made particularly challenging due to the prevalence of wheat in western diets. It is an excellent example of environmental challenge meeting gene…
Reviews and Comparisons of Almond Milk: Best & Worst. Are you looking for a dairy-free, soy-free alternative to milk? Almond and coconut milks are delicious and healthy alternatives. If you own a juicer, it is quite simple to make your own… however, if you want to try commercially available brands, I've tried them all and…
Got Enough Folate or Folic Acid? Why it's Important to Get it Right! Folates are abundant in the diet but these compounds are readily destroyed by cooking or processing. The best sources are thought to be dark leafy greens. Sprouts, fruits, brewer's yeast, and organ meats, like liver & kidney are also good sources. …
