Soft Drinks Linked to Pancreatic Cancer Risk
During the last few years research reports continue to be reported about the deleterious effects consumption of soft drinks Reports continue that soft drinks have a deleterious effect on our health, including increasing the risk for obesity, metabolic syndrome (pre Diabetes and bone loss (high acidification). Regular consumers of sugary soft drinks are at higher [...]
Higher Mortality Linked Again to Low Vitamin D Levels
Once more, scientists report that low levels of vitmain D are associated with increased risk of death, all causes and from heart disease.
“Our results provide a rationale for future studies to test whether vitamin D supplementation reduces mortality and/or cardiovascular diseases in persons with vitamin D deficiencey, Stefan Pilz from the Medical University of Graz [...]
Whatever Happened to the H1N1 Flu Predictions?
In the midst of the frenzy surrounding the H1N1 pandemic, in October, I asked you to take a deep breath, and promised you that we would get through. I shared with you information that lead me to believe, it was not going to be the predicted pandemic. And now mid-January, H1N1 has fallen off the [...]
Mindfulness Meditation Improves Brain and Immune System Functioning
Mindfulness meditation is a practice that essentially involves focusing the mind on the present moment. Mindfulness allows you to become aware of, without judgment of your thoughts and actions that are happening in the here and now. Because it breaks the common chronic negative thinking many people experience, it relaxes the body, improves mood, decreases [...]
Immune System Enhancers Part 2
Hi Everyone! I hope you had a great weekend!
This blog is the second part of our posts on enhancing your immune system. I’ve used all of these herbs and vitamins in my practice, and have found them to be very helpful. Again, this information is for educational purposes. Please consult with your physician before taking [...]