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…
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…
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…
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.…
Many parents are often in a position where they have to consider what are the best medical decisions for their child. Breast feed or bottle feed? Vaccinate now or wait? Use antibiotics or wait the sickness out, Medicate for ADD or not? With the advice and guidance of your pediatrician the best decision for your child’s health…
