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...
Body Toxins Cause Cancer, Parkinson’s, Diabetes and More
Body toxins are contaminants that can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin or mucus membrane tissues in the body. Eating contaminated foods, inhaling unhealthy air and exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals and bacteria are some of the primary ways people become infected with body toxins. Progressive Illness Many progressive and life changing illnesses are the result of toxins found...
Former Olympian Turned Doc: Have a Relationship with Food and Lose Weight
Evelyn Tribole, M.S., R.D., may be one of the only dietitians to tell you to eat French fries and chocolate cake. But her advice is sensible and practical when applied within the context of her intuitive-eating principles--a way of eating that emphasizes a healthful mind-set about food vs. focusing on "good" and "bad" foods. A competitive runner who qualified for...
