Can you have too much protein and are there side effects according to the NY Times? Can you have too much protein and are there side effects according to the NY Times? People who are active need a lot of protein to make sure they do not experience a muscular breakdown during exercise. While it is true that we metabolize protein differently when we are older, and may require more, how much and what type of protein-based amino acids are necessary, and how much is too Read More
Vitamin D deficiency and you; more people are deficient than previously thought says a new study. Vitamin D deficiency and you; more people are deficient than previously thought says a new study. Vitamin D is naturally produced by the body when we are in the sun but is it enough, especially now as most of us have been told to avoid extreme exposure to the sun and use sunscreens. For many years, milk has been fortified with vitamin D but it still may not be enough. Read More
Local Medical Doctor buys farm and starts a new farm based practice with nutrition in mind rather than drugs. Local Medical Doctor buys farm and starts a new farm based practice with nutrition in mind rather than drugs. What is at the root of many chronic diseases that plague us such as diabetes and heart disease? Inflammation has long been heralded as one of the main culprits, caused by what we eat. It is no secret that much of the processed foods we eat and where they come from Read More
Runners and food; why the food you eat is important to your health according to the Wall Street Journal Runners and food; why the food you eat is important to your health according to the Wall Street Journal Many runners do not give too much thought into the quality of the food they eat, especially since they burn so many calories. Apparently, what you eat can affect your heart health even with all that exercise. It is not unusual for a cardiac event to occur during a marathon, although Read More
For food cravings, sugar wins against fat says a new article in the NY Times. For food cravings, sugar wins against fat says a new article in the NY Times. Sugar has been called a poison, an addictive substance and many of those who cannot control their consumption of simple sugars, breads and pasta’s included are often overweight. Many artificial sweeteners also seem to cause those same cravings, which is why many people who drink diet soda may not lose weight because they often feel Read More
Top Foods That Fight Cancer I just came across this article that was published in Dynamic Chiropractic. Check it out. It is worth the read. Top Foods That Fight Cancer By James P. Meschino, DC, MS In case you haven’t seen the book Foods That Fight Cancer: Preventing Cancer Through Diet, I strongly suggest you pick up a copy and recommend it to your colleagues, friends, clients, patients, students, associates and family members. The book is Read More