Vitamin D: Requirement for Healthy Living. Many of us regularly assess laboratory values of vitamin D. Interpretation of the lab’s reference range can be a challenge. What is the difference between “normal” and “optimal” and why is their reference range different from what you are recommending? Dr. Michael Stone created this handout a couple of…
DetailsJump Start Your Health-Tips for a Happy Heart – Heart Healthy Food Choices Include whole, fresh, high fiber foods • All green leafy vegetables, especially cabbage, spinach, broccoli, kale, dandelion greens, and all seaweeds, particularly nori. • A variety of vegetables is important in any diet, but asparagus, bell pepper, tomato, celery, cucumber, radish, mushrooms,…
DetailsTHE 5-R PROGRAM A properly functioning digestive system is critical to good health. In functional medicine we use a program that goes by the simple acronym of the ‘5Rs’: remove, replace, reinoculate, repair and rebalance. When applied to various chronic problems, the 5R program can cause dramatic improvement in symptoms, and sometimes even complete resolution…
DetailsPMS Relief in 5 Simple Steps. The real cause for PMS is simply this: Your hormones become unbalanced, your estrogen levels increase and progesterone levels decrease, either relatively or absolutely. There are many things that promote these hormone imbalances, such as a high-sugar, refined carbohydrate diet, caffeine, stress, dairy, hormones in dairy products and meat, and…
DetailsIf you are truly ready to take the time to prepare fresh and healthy food and serve these kind of meals for your family, then you need to get serious about meal planning and making a shopping list focused on whole, fresh, organic foods and stick to it to Wean Yourself off Processed Foods in…
DetailsWe are all programed to like sugar and we need to Overcoming our Sugar Addiction. New research shows some are genetically much more prone to sugar and food addiction than others. The science demonstrating that people can be biologically addicted to sugar in the same way we can be addicted to heroin, cocaine or nicotine…
DetailsStudies link diets high in plant antioxidants with longevity, heart health and even cancer prevention. But, even though fruits and vegetables are the first thing that comes to mind when we talk about these protective compounds, don’t overlook herbs and spices. Science shows that these zesty seasonings can significantly contribute to your total intake of…
DetailsTake a good look at the latest U.S. statistics on overweight Americans… the numbers are dismal. The #1 health problem in our country is obesity, with over 53 diseases linked to it! It’s not just overweight individuals who are struggling: the economy has taken a direct hit in the form of corporate productivity and rocketing…
DetailsAre You Drinking Enough Water? Water makes up more than 70 percent of your body’s tissues and plays a role in nearly every body function, from regulating temperature and cushioning joints to bringing oxygen to your cells and removing waste from your body. Perhaps the MOST important thing you can do for your health is…
DetailsIs insomnia keeping you awake night after night? You can sleep like a baby again with a few simple lifestyle and diet changes! Check out Dr. Jill’s natural and healthy tips to fight insomnia… Dr. Jill’s Twelve Tips to Banish Insomnia Restrict caffeine Its half-life is 7-8 hours, meaning half the espresso you have a noon will…
DetailsAre you struggling with acne and breakouts? Learn how to prevent or treat acne NATURALLY with these eight simple steps. Dr. Jill’s Tips to Prevent Acne Stay away from milk. It is nature’s perfect food—but only if you are a calf. Eat a low glycemic load, low sugar diet. Sugar, liquid calories, and flour products all drive up…
DetailsHere are some more tips, this time we are focussing on making sure you have Non-Toxic Home, below are the 12 steps to having one. 1. KICK OFF YOUR SHOES The soil around most homes is contaminated with lead, pesticides, lawn chemicals and toxic wood preservatives. In homes where people routinely remove their shoes upon…
DetailsFlatiron Functional Medicine often receives calls asking if Dr. Jill treats Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease for Inflammatory Bowel Disease…. and the answer is emphatically “YES!” What is the difference between these conditions? There is a lot of confusion concerning Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are two forms…
DetailsHere are some valuable tips on Maintaining a Healthy Weight Without Dieting. Pump up the volume – think nutrient-rich foods which can fill you up with less calories. Salad piled high with fresh veggies is an excellent idea, but skip the nuts, cheese and dressing. Don’t drink your calories – the average American gets about…
DetailsJanuary 28, 2011 — Consumption of trans-unsaturated fatty acids (TFAs or trans-fats) has been linked to a significantly increased risk for depression. On the other hand, olive oil, monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) appear to have a protective effect and lower depression risk, new research suggests. Spanish investigators from the University…
DetailsNew evidence suggests to calm colic, try Lactobacillus reuteri. Ever see that baby shirt that says, “If I’m not sleeping, nobody’s sleeping?” It’s creator probably had a colicky child. But new parents have a new colic-calming ally: Lactobacillus reuteri. Italian researchers treated 50 cranky, colicky infants with this probiotic bacterium (108 colony-forming units in 5 drops…
DetailsJanuary 21, 2010 — Particulate air pollution increases the risk for myocardial infarction, and lowering indoor particulate air pollution levels by using ordinary high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration improves 2 markers of cardiovascular risk: microvascular endothelial function and systemic inflammation. Ryan W. Allen, PhD, and colleagues from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada,…
DetailsHere are some great tips on How to Stretch Your Cash When Buying Healthy Groceries 1. Shop bulk. Bulk sections are typically inexpensive and versatile. Buy bulk grains such as rice, couscous, quinoa, noodles, and oatmeal. They are not only healthy but will keep you feeling fuller, longer. 2. Shop sales. Check out the weekly…
DetailsDecember 29, 2010 — Individuals exposed to pesticides on the job are more likely than their unexposed peers to experience a decline in cognitive function as they grow older, new research shows. “The mild impairment we observed raises the question of…possible evolution towards neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias,” write Isabelle Baldi,…
DetailsTeach Your Children Well. A recent study shows that children taught (by example) to eat for emotional reasons, are more likely to eat poorly and be overweight. Guess where they learned it? Yep – researchers at the University of Birmingham, UK set out to answer that question. They studied the dietary habits of 25 children…
DetailsBlueberry Health Benefits Blueberries are not only a low calorie snack; the blueberry is are also a great source of nutrients. New research suggests blueberries are a great way to naturally lower risk factors for cancers, enhance your memory, and achieve the optimal health we should all be striving for. Antioxidant rich A low calorie fruit which…
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