The Truth About this Tree Fruit Could Save Your Life
Would you like to hear a joke about nut butter? Well, I’m not going to tell you one because (drum roll please) you might spread it.
Ladies, This is the #1 Ingredient You Should be Putting in Your Morning Smoothie
Smoothies can kickstart your day and keep you satiated throughout the morning. They’re a trend that’s still going strong, because they can be made to order, filled with the specific nutrients that your body craves. But no matter what you put in your smoothie, whether berries and greens or protein and seeds, there’s one ingredient […]
4 Non-Fish Sources of Omega-3 (and why you should eat them)
We’ve all heard about why omega-3’s are so important. They can protect your brain, reverse aging, prevent heart disease, and fight depression and anxiety. But what if you don’t enjoy eating fish? Or if you want to avoid fish-based omega-3’s in order to save the world’s over-stressed fisheries? The good news is you can still get […]
7 Vitamins and Supplements That Keep Your Brain Sharp
Many of us work hard to take better care of our bodies. We eat salads to keep our weight in check, take supplements for heart health, and do daily exercise to keep our muscles strong. But what have you done for your brain lately?
The Best Nutrients for Healthy Eyes
It’s pretty rare for me to see a 75-year-old man break down into tears in my office. But it happened last week…I’ll tell you why. This man has macular degeneration and glaucoma, and he is progressively losing his vision. Of course, we discussed his conventional and natural treatment options…but I also asked him how he […]
Fish Versus Flax
Omega-3 fatty acids are protective nutrients that provide a wide range of health benefits. I’ve been recommending my patients get more of these vital oils because study after study has shown that they promote cardiovascular health, improve cognitive functioning, and inhibit tumor growth.
How Saturated Fat is Gumming Up Your Cellular Membranes
Remember the microscopes you used in biology class? Well, they’ve gotten a lot more powerful since then, and some exciting new microscopy research just breathed new life into the familiar (and overused) expression, “you are what you eat.” Advanced microscopic techniques have been used to examine the individual molecules that form the outer membrane of […]
Fish Oil Helps Prevent Vision Problems
Benjamin Franklin was actually talking about fire safety when he uttered the famous lines, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” but his wisdom applies to health in the biggest possible way. Nature is suffused with preventive remedies, but few can match the protective punch of fish oil, a supplement that has […]
Are You a Walking Barometer?
Have you ever met people who say they can tell what the weather will be like based on how their joints feel? Although the science is not totally concrete, there is some evidence that atmospheric pressure plays a role in how we feel. Higher pressure generally means nice weather and lower pressure generally means poor […]
3 Simple Diet Changes Can Bring Big Results
Summer is getting closer. Perhaps you are thinking about the beach or another vacation you might have planned. Time to get healthy…. but where to start? With hundreds of opinions out there and thousands of diet books, knowing what to eat can feel overwhelming. With all the counting, restricting and renaming, navigating the health landscape […]
