When looking for some inspiration for this article, I thought of the usual health topics I love to write about – cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, sleep, etc. Then I started to think about the state of our world, our country, and yes, our own health....
Detoxification and cleansing protocols are growing increasingly popular. The basic premise behind them is that the body tends to accumulate more toxins living in our modern world than its natural detoxification system (liver, kidneys, lungs) can possibly get rid of....
During family, friends and office food gatherings, temptations are everywhere! From stuffing to pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving to eggnog, chocolate and cookies at Christmas, and hor d’oeuvres and champagne for New Years’ Eve, holiday temptations are endless. “Food...
In the ongoing discussion of just how much sleep we need each night, the research shows that our sleeping habits can impact our weight, contribute to insulin resistance, increase our risk of heart disease, contribute to premature aging by interfering with growth...
Despite advances in food production, American health continues to decline—72% of adults are overweight, 87 million are pre-diabetic or diabetic, and nearly a third of children face weight struggles. Much of this stems from diets overloaded with refined sugars,...
Summer gatherings often come with sugary treats and alcoholic drinks—but both may be bigger contributors to obesity and chronic disease than most people realize. Here’s why: Sugar is unique because it contains both glucose and fructose. While glucose can be used by...
