by Dr. Victor Marchione Chia seeds are now a common presence in the North American food market. These tasty little seeds have been added to breads, baked goods, soups, and entrées. They have become increasingly popular mostly due to the positive press linked to the…
by Victor Marchione Here’s a fruit that often gets forgotten when most people buy their weekly groceries: pomegranate. This delicious fruit with the tiny seeds is actually super healthy and could help prevent the onset of some common diseases. Pomegranate may also be good for…
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 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…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Here’s one more big reason to try and stay away from sugary drinks: you could be increasing your chances of getting endometrial cancer, if you’re an older woman. The National Cancer Institute just released the results of a study that involved…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Black currants were a fruit that people ate regularly in the 1950s and 60s. These delicious little berries were often grown in backyard gardens. Black currant bushes were planted along fence lines and beside vegetable plots. Most bushes grew prolifically and…
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 Dr. Victor Marchione Are you sensitive to gluten? Many people are finding that they are, and are looking for foods that can help ease their gluten sensitivity. For those with a gluten sensitivity, digestive problems are the norm. These gastrointestinal disturbances can include gas,…
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 Dr. Victor Marchione The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a list of over 700 food additives that it deems to be safe. Why does the food industry need such an incredible array of additives to put in foods that you’re going to consume?…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Phosphates in food are an all too common occurrence these days. Phosphates, usually labelled under the generic term sodium phosphate, are added to food for a variety of reasons. Phosphates in food are used as texturizers to change the look or…
By Dr. Victor Marchione Many people enjoy a snack before bed, and this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Sure, many people advise not to eat anything after seven p.m. According to many nutritionists and medical professionals, leaving the stomach empty of food means that your body…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Your gallbladder is a little sac located just under your liver. When your liver produces bile, it is stored in the gallbladder. This bile helps your body to digest fats. Normally, your gallbladder releases bile into the upper portion of the…
by Dr. Victor Marchione The health benefits of guava juice are impressive. Forget about apple and orange juice—it’s time to add a little guava juice to your diet. Guava juice is very high in vitamin C—the highest of all fruits, in fact. It’s estimated that…
By Victor Marchione, MD Depending on who you ask, the paleo diet is either beneficial or yet another diet trend to sell products to individuals looking to lose weight and improve their health. On the one hand, the paleo diet, (also known as the caveman…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Apoptosis is a word that is used a lot in the world of cancer medicine. Apoptosis is a process that happens naturally in the body. It sounds alarming – a cell’s self-destruction – but it’s something cells need to do from time…
By Victor Marchione, MD Normally, a bloated stomach is nothing to be alarmed about. It isn’t a dangerous or life-threatening condition. It can, however, make you feel decidedly uncomfortable. A bulging mid-drift can make you look and feel miserable if it becomes a chronic occurrence. While…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Peanut butter and jam may have been a staple in your lunch box as a kid—and that’s a good thing! Peanut butter (the kind without added palm oil and icing sugar) is a good source of nutrients that can keep you…
