Simple 15 Minute Warm-up Could Save Your Knees
I have many young patients who are regular soccer players, including many adolescent girls. A recent article in the British Medical Journal caught my eye. The headline: "Simple Warm-Up Program Prevents Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries." In my early days of training, I was taught that children rarely suffered ligamentous injuries, especially involving their knees. Boy, has that information changed over...
Conscious Organics: Know Where Your Imported Food is Coming From
On March 15, 2007, a pet food manufacturer alerted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to the deaths of 14 cats and dogs. Melamine, an industrial compound with no approved use in food, was found in their pet food, which was traced back to China. Worse, however, was when melamine-tainted milk killed six babies and sickened 300,000 people in...
Gut Compounds Could Determine Your Risk of Diabetes
In a study released from Cornell University, researchers have discovered that certain microorganisms in the gut may be linked to the development of type 2 diabetes. These gut compounds have been linked with accumulated body toxins and may be related to environmental exposure. Gut Health and Body Weight While researchers at universities around the United States are working to gain a...
Chick-fil-A Has More Than Just Equality Issues, Their Food Is Just Not Good For You
Chick-fil-A has been getting a lot of bad press lately. Unfortunately, the equality issues are not the only reason to boycott this and other fast food companies. Although most fast food restaurants now tout having healthy foods on their menus, the reality is that the majority of what they offer is filled with high fat, preservative-filled foods. If you...
Doc: Gut Problems in Americans Caused by Daily Fructose Overdosing
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you might want to take a look at your diet. Recently, one of the leading experts in bowel health has suggested that the prevalence of high fructose foods in the modern American diet is a large contributing factor in the development of IBS symptoms. The Fructose-IBS Connection Dr. Satish Rao is a researcher and...
Study: High Intake of Bad Carbs Increases Risk of Breast Cancer
Although there has been little evidence to show that a diet high in carbohydrates increases risks in young women, recent research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that post menopausal women who eat high glycemic foods may be putting themselves at risk for developing one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. Aggressive Breast Cancer and...
EEG Brain Scans Could Be New Hope for Diagnosing Autism
Patterns of electrical brain activity in the brain could provide a new test for diagnosing classical autism. At present, a diagnosis is made by assessing a child's behavior and clinical history. The new electroencephalogram (EEG) test, in which 24 electrodes are placed on a child's scalp, was developed at Boston Children's Hospital in Massachusetts. It identified 33 patterns of electrical connectivity...
Probiotics Aren’t Just for Poop: They Boost Your Brain too
The world is full of microorganisms. Up to 40,000 species make their home in the human gut alone. Most, like the lactobacillus found in yogurt, live harmoniously with us. Such probiotics are thought essential for protecting against invasion by disease-causing organisms. Others are necessary for stimulating development of the immune system and maintaining its integrity; still others enable the process...
Does That Cake Really Go Straight to Your Thighs?
It if often a running joke that the minute you eat something fattening it goes immediately to your waistline. However, researchers are discovering that while it can be easy to determine how quickly food is digested, it is not so easy to figure out how quickly the body stores unhealthy foods as unwanted weight. A Shack vs a Modern House The...
Organic Food Availability and Buying Habits on the Rise
A surprising trend is emerging in the current economically stressed United States. More people are buying organic fruits, vegetables and meat products. Although people may be spending less money in general on their grocery bills, they are buying better quality foods. This may be an indication of changing food consumption habits and improved health awareness. Availability of Organic Foods Today, almost...
