Master Cleanse Leads to Disaster for People With Gut Issues
One of the current fads promoted for weight loss is the Master Cleanse diet. However, this diet may have contributed to rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen’s recent emergency intestinal surgery.
Hospitals Not the Place for Nutritious Food
If you have spent any time in a hospital lately, you know that the food offered falls far short of recommended levels of nutrition. In a survey of leading hospitals, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine discovered that even children’s hospitals have few foods available for patients and patient families that are nutritious. Fast Food, Sodium and Fat Among the amazing...
Squatting is Better for Overall Bowel Health
For millennia, humans squatted when they needed to defecate. Then the modern toilet was invented and we began sitting instead. However, a study published in the medical journal Digestive Diseases and Sciences suggests that squatting is actually healthier for us and promotes better bowel health. The Angle is Important! When you sit, a kink is created in the muscles that control...
High Levels of Blood Sugar Causing Brain Shrinkage & Memory Loss
Even at high normal levels, increased blood sugar contributes to problems with memory and thinking ability. These were the findings of a study that is being published in Neurology, the professional journal published by the American Academy of Neurology. Brain Shrinkage and Blood Sugar Researchers from the National University of Canberra found that individuals who have high levels of blood sugar...
One Hamburger a Week Increases Risk of Prostate Cancer By 40%
When Spock said, "Live long and prosper," he might have added "only if you don't eat red meat."
Prepare for a Healthy Fall Harvest with These 7 Seasonal Foods
With football underway and fall just around the corner, your thoughts may be shifting to holiday treats and goodies to cook. As you choose fruits and vegetables from your local farmers’ market or grocery store, you may find brightly colored produce that catches your eye. Here are a few suggestions for choices that not only brighten your table, but...
Sugar Addiction? Coffee Addiction? Any Addiction? Try Meditating
Q: I cannot seem to shake my craving for sugar (I use five teaspoons in a cup of coffee) and, truth is, I also think I might drink too much. Can you help me? - Anthony F., Bakersfield, Calif. A: While "Celebrity Rehab" may make it seem glamorous to fight an addiction, Dr. Drew's roster of patients is struggling with...
Amino Acids a Clue in the Autism Puzzle?
Researchers are excited to announce they may have found a clue in treating a rare form of autism. Autism is a poorly understood developmental condition that appears to be on the rise. Researchers do not have a solid understanding of what causes the condition, but are investigating both environmental and genetic components that may contribute to the disorder. Research...
Stanford False Organic Food Study Shocking Ulterior Motive Revealed
In the study from Stanford University that stirred up a media fervor regarding the value of organic foods, investigators have discovered that one of the coauthors has deep ties to the tobacco industry’s anti-science propaganda efforts. Additionally, these investigators from Natural News and Natural Society discovered that Stanford has been found to have substantial ties to Cargill, which is a company entrenched in the...
The Reason Behind That Stubborn Belly Fat
Curious about why women tend to develop more belly fat than men, researchers conducted experiments to answer this question. Surprisingly, it turns out that eating a high...
