Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
by Catherine J. Frompovich One of the more scientifically-researched health information sites on the Internet is one this researcher/writer subscribes to NutritionFacts.org, produced by Dr. Michael Greger, MD. Their focus is on plant-based diets and the role such diets play in relieving and/or treating disease,…
by Sayer Ji A new study published in the open access journal Nutrients titled, “The Prevalence of Antibodies against Wheat and Milk Proteins in Blood Donors and Their Contribution to Neuroimmune Reactivities,” implicates two of the Western world’s most popular foods in various forms of…
by Catherine J. Frompovich Ever since I matriculated in natural nutrition, not the pap that was being disseminated about food by MDs and RDs in the 1970s and ’80s, e.g., margarine, a trans fat prevented and ‘treated’ heart disease, I acquired tremendous respect for dietary…
by Arjun Walia Jim Morris was a competitive bodybuilder for 30 years, and became vegan within the past twelve. At 50 he was a vegetarian, and at 65 he was a vegan. Our understanding of human health continues to evolve and change over time, just…
By Heather Callaghan With autism rates exploding in recent years and little to no effective mainstream treatments, families have turned to alternative treatments. So it was only a matter of time before researchers caught on to study them. There are no FDA-approved treatments for the…
by Dr. Richard Foxx There are a lot of people struggling with their weight right now. The message has gotten out that carrying too many extra pounds is bad for your health. The word obesity is now part of the common vernacular. People are searching…
By Heather Callaghan Would you have guessed that the woman pictured here is now 71? She is Annette Larkins from Miami-Dade county, Florida. When she goes out with her husband of 55 years, she gets mistaken for his granddaughter! It is not mere agelessness that…
Fruits raised levels of hormone involved in regulating blood sugar, fat A tomato-rich diet may help protect at-risk postmenopausal women from breast cancer, according to new research accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Breast cancer risk rises in…
The nutritional value of food and drinks advertised on children’s television programs is worse than food shown in ads during general air time, according to University of Illinois at Chicago researchers. The study is published in the December issue of the journal Childhood Obesity. Using…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Inflammation isn’t all bad. Inflammation is the way your immune system responds to an injury perpetrated against your cells, whether it’s a blow to your body or an infection in your blood. Inflammation signals the release of leukocytes—white blood cells that…
By John Summerly Practiced for thousands of years by cultures around the world –detoxification is about resting, cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out. By removing and eliminating toxins, then feeding your body with healthy nutrients, detoxifying can help protect you from disease…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Your heart is probably the most important organ in your body. Five quarts of blood flows through it every minute. By the end of a day, your heart has pumped almost 2,000 gallons of blood and your heart muscle will have…
by Dr. Victor Marchione As far as diets go, a protein-based one may not be a bad idea. Researchers from the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine have discovered that a high protein diet helps to shut down a key system in the body…
The healthiest diets cost about $1.50 more per day than the least healthy diets, according to new research from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). The finding is based on the most comprehensive examination to date comparing prices of healthy foods and diet patterns vs….
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin The new thing in fitness certainly has to be CrossFit. The craze has literally swept around North America and now there are studios, classes, and competitions for CrossFit. Although I have never participated in a CrossFit class, I certainly have seen…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Heart palpitations can be distressing to say the least. They can make you feel like your heart is racing or pounding so hard, that you think it’s about to jump out of your chest. These sensations may be felt in your…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Your body needs to be balanced as far as its acid/alkaline ratio goes. This is very important for your good health. Balancing your pH levels can really set you on a path for robust health and a long, productive life. Potential…
by Sayer Ji We don’t think of sesame seed paste as a ‘life saver,’ but new research shows it is capable of reducing blood markers of cardiovascular disease risk by 39% within only six weeks. Sadly, in the Western world, when the average Joe thinks…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Vegetable oils have been championed for their beneficial effects. These oils, such as canola, olive, or safflower, are said to be foods that lower cholesterol, helping to reduce the risk for heart disease. This is in contrast to saturated fats like…
By Mae Chan Wheatgrass and wheatgrass juice are excellent ways to get dark greens in the diet. Pound for pound, wheatgrass is more than twenty times denser in nutrients than other choice vegetables. Nutritionally, wheatgrass is a complete food that contains 98 of the 102…
