Have you ever wondered why certain foods should be scattered in your diet (besides good nutrition)? Food impacts your mood as much as anything else, so if your life is hectic or you need to find some serenity – try adding these 5 foods to your menu. The nutrients and antioxidant properties, not only fuel
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Daytime TV featured Dr. Jen Landa as she described the best foods for all your moods (Check your local listing: http://daytimeonline.tv/about.htm)
April 4, 2012
What Is Your Genetic Profile?
Genetic testing is becoming a hot topic in today’s medical literature. Scientists are now linking many common diseases to specific DNA blueprints. These blueprints will alert individuals that they may run a higher risk for certain chronic diseases than the average population. Genetic testing is now being developed to determine the efficacy
The latest craze to rock the world of celebrity motherhood is feeding your baby straight from your mouth – literally, like birds do. Alicia Silverstone is among the top activists for the feeding style. The Huffington Post and FoxNews.com covered her unusual feeding regimen and asked me, along with other experts to weigh-in.
March 18, 2012
March is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month so I am resending out a few thoughts about nutrition. Many health problems are caused by poor nutrition and many of them can be treated with proper nutrition. It is amazing how little emphasis is given to nutrition in traditional medical education. Although nutrition is a complex
I was sitting with my kids at one of the “buffet” style restaurants. At the table next to us was a child sitting with a “my eyes were bigger than my stomach” plate full of french fries. He asked his mother if he could go up to get some dessert and she
March 14, 2012
Why Preventive Health Just Makes Good Sense
Many people dismiss the pursuit of good health, arguing that they simply do not want to live forever, but what if I rephrased the proposal? You may be less inclined to dismiss a healthy lifestyle if you knew that it could ensure that your years on this earth were youthful and vibrant,
March 8, 2012
7 Foods Ruining Your Health
Various non-profit and research organizations have released statements and informative literature on the top food allergens and intolerances that affect many Americans. Seven foods top the charts and although you may not be one among those diagnosed with a specific allergy, you may still unknowingly exhibit signs of intolerance or sensitivity –
February 23, 2012
Discover Beauty (and Anti-aging) from the Inside Out
Eating right, exercising regularly and getting plenty of sleep are all very important to ensuring your internal mechanisms function properly and your outward appearance is a reflection of these functions. Many cultures around the world are known for having the most beautiful hair, flawless skin or a vibrant glow. What’s their secret?
January 21, 2012
Resolution Review
So here we are, a few weeks into the new year, which is a good time to take note of where you are at with regard to your New Year’s Resolutions. By now you should be able to see if you have: —Embraced your resolution, made it a “habit”, and are seeing
January 18, 2012
Have you had your Whey Today?
Did you know that as we get older our muscle mass begins to decline and is often replaced with fat? As we approach midlife and after the age of 50, muscle strength becomes paramount in age management medicine. Losing muscle strength makes individuals more prone to injuries and actually increases their fracture
January 13, 2012
Diet for a New Year
“The Anti-Inflammation Diet” The anti-inflammation diet may have an imposing name, but it goes down easy. Mediterranean and traditional Japanese foods lead the pack in inflammation-lowering eating plans. They provide plenty of tasty options for the culinary minded, the casual cook and the restaurant eater, too. Inflammation is a normal immune-system response
December 28, 2011
Which Nutrition Plan Is Best?
We are often asked which nutrition or diet plan one should use . It really depends on what they are trying to accomplish. In would never sway someone from eating all organic or vegan. However, many patients do not want to pursue this type of lifestyle. So, in general , I would
December 16, 2011
Vitamin D – is it Really?
Have you ever wondered about the importance of vitamin D. Certainly with all the publicity regarding the beneficial effects of vitamin D, knowing the levels in your own body and supplementing properly can give you great beneficial effects regarding your future health. Vitamin D is technically not a vitamin. Its active metabolite,
December 13, 2011
Awesome weight loss tips
I was in Las Vegas all last week for the A4M conference. One of the best speakers of the event was JJ Virgin. She has excellent tips for effective, lasting, weight loss and she looks incredible! We have a very similar school of thought on weight loss. Check her out at http://jjvirgin.com/