Essentials of Healthy Living: September 30, 2012
Topic: Pure and clean skin-, hair- and body-care for adults and children Special guest: Jama Russano is General Manager for the Skin Care Division of Thorne Research, Inc. [hr] [hr]
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Diabetes Nutrition
The incidence of diabetes (particularly type II) is rapidly on the rise in our great nation. It is closely correlated to growing rates of overweight and obese Americans. Furthermore, the complications of diabetes, (kidney failure, blindness, heart disease and susceptibility to infection) are currently the number three cause of death in the USA. So why…
Your Brain on Drugs
If you are prescribed any of the medicines on this list, odds are you are at risk for addiction, which is when you take the pills longer than you need to, or you take more than you’re supposed to. Odds are you know somebody at work, school, church, or somewhere that has a problem with…
Ear Infections and Antibiotics
Recent guidelines for pediatricians now recommend that children with suspected ear infections (otitis media) not be given antibiotics right off the bat. The new guidelines suggest that pain management therapies like ibuprofen be implemented instead while antibiotic therapy be reserved only if the infection does not resolve on it’s own or is of a more…
Essentials of Healthy Living: August 26, 2012
Topic: Back to school essentials for kids Special guest: As a fifth-generation herbalist, Dean grew up on herbs and has diverse experience in organic horticulture, the natural foods industry and healthcare. [hr] [hr]
Health Concerns for the Golden Years
As our bodies age, different challenges arise in regards to staying healthy and feeling good. This article outlines some common complaints experienced by the older population. Adequate intake of foods rich in vitamins and minerals are important in keeping our bodies healthy. However, just eating nutrient rich foods like vegetables does not guarantee we are…
Fat Burning Foods
Have you ever heard that it was possible to “eat your way to thin?” While all foods have calories and in excess will lead to weight gain, there are some foods that can help you burn more fat. Here are 8 foods that will do just that… If the above infographic is unclear, you can…
Heart Disease and Vascular Inflammation
For the past decade science has been very focused on the notion that cholesterol and other lipids are the primary cause of heart disease. However, some very significant studies have recently come to light pointing to inflammation as just as an important contributor to heart disease as cholesterol is. Inflammation plays a large part in…
HRT and Viable Alternatives
Hormone replacement has been a growing topic among middle aged women and doctors in recent years. It is estimated that in the next decade, more women than ever before, as many as 52 million, will be age 50 or older. Further, by the year 2030 there will be some 1.2 billion women age 50 and…
Important Nutrition Considerations for Mom’s and Children
Ensuring that your child gets adequate nutrition is a common concern among most parents. Proper nutritional status starts with the health of the mother during pregnancy and breast feeding. As the child is weaned from the breast, or not breast fed at all, good quality formula and solid food take over as cornerstones of nutrition.…
Essentials of Healthy Living: July 22, 2012
Topic: Use of Brain SPECT Imaging in the Evaluation and Treatment of Lyme Disease Special guest: Dr. Annibali, chief psychiatrist at Amen Clinics in Reston, has been Board Certified in both general and geriatric psychiatry and is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. [hr] [hr]
Beating Diabetes
It’s a brand new baby year, and I know losing weight is at the top of everyone’s New Year’s resolutions. I’m sure only about half of this resolution gets fulfilled, therefore, I propose that people try to to focus on becoming healthier instead of focusing on the scale. Focusing on a better lifestyle will lead…
