We start with good intentions… this year won’t be the year that I overeat at holiday feasts. I won’t taste every single sweet treat offered or go overboard with with egg nog and champagne. This year I won’t (fill in the blank). But you eventually give in because brownies are your favorite and you [...]
I remember when my parents made the switch from butter to margarine because the experts were now saying that butter was unhealthy, that it was the cause of many diseases. The taste was kinda weird, but it was healthier, so we stuck with it. But I have made a complete ‘180’. You won’t find [...]
Sugar is bad for our waistline and is finally being noticed for its impact on other health conditions like diabetes and heart health. In the past, dermatologists did not believe that diet can trigger acne and other skin conditions, but now there is mounting evidence. The foods you eat play a big role in [...]
I love apples. They are my favorite go-to snack for long bike rides and hikes. They are compact, hydrating and hold their shape well (unlike bananas!) At home, I like to pair it with some almond butter or slices of extra sharp cheese and for dessert, I like to bake them with a little [...]
One of the biggest debates in medicine today is the safety of vaccinations. There is no disputing that they have saved many lives, but they have also caused a lot damage as well. Everyone has their own opinions as to whether vaccines are safe and whether they should be mandatory. For a discussion on [...]
My father eats two eggs, sunny side up every morning, for as long as I can remember. When health experts claimed eggs were to blame for high cholesterol and other health problems, he tried to change up his breakfast. But he didn't feel full or satisfied and felt just plain 'blah', so he went [...]
When you think of bone, usually the first thing you think of is calcium, and rightfully so. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and our bones store more than 99% of it. But we can't forget that bone tissue also stores other essential minerals too. The body is constantly creating [...]
My mother is among the 30% of women 50 an older that have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, a condition that causes weak and brittle bones, making them prone to breaking. The figure skyrockets to 77% in women over 80. Like many other women, she was prescribed medication thought to improve bone density for at [...]
Every human has both free radicals and antioxidants present inside our bodies. Free radicals come from outside sources like environmental pollutants as well internally as byproducts of cellular functions. From the food we eat, we get actual antioxidants as well as building blocks so our body can build others. Free radicals and antioxidants need [...]
Today, there are many stress factors can lead to overproduction of free radicals. They include such things as air pollution, alcohol consumption, chemical exposures, high blood sugar levels, processed foods, infections and prolonged or intense exercise. It is the constant exposure to high levels of free radicals from these exposures that is associated with [...]
