Certain foods can act just like drugs on the brain, causing addiction, cravings and binge eating. Sweet and fatty foods are the most common food “addictions” and there is growing research that overeating these foods can actually cause changes in the parts of your brain that control eating behavior. (more…)
I am often asked why we need to complete testing to help optimize neurotransmitter levels and if we need to do testing, how many tests will be necessary to achieve success. The answer to this question isn’t as straight forward as most people would like. Here’s why. (more…)
Sometimes researchers provide valuable insights; many times their data and/or message gets manipulated into something that is hard to fathom, let alone understand.
Take, for instance, a recent news story about a study looking at the link between red meat consumption and heart disease. (more…)
The Environmental Working Group came out with an updated Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 last month. Here’s an overview and a link to the new lists. (more…)
One of the hardest things for health care professionals to do is determine how to get their patients/clients well. This may seem like a redundant statement, but think about it. A person comes in with a multitude of symptoms and/or diagnoses and they are asking you to help them feel better. Where do you start? (more…)
Searching for beers that are gluten-free? Here are four to get you started: (more…)
Some interesting (and unfortunate for us females) studies have found that women actually have to do about 20% more exercise than men in order to get the same benefits.
In our last post we talked about how eating regularly throughout the day can improve your mood by balancing your hormones and controlling your blood sugar. This week, we have three new tips for you. (more…)
Is eating healthy an affordability issue for you? Are you having qualms about justifying the cost of organics? Here are some tips on how to kick the processed foods and starting eating more whole foods… without blowing your savings. (more…)
What you eat and when you eat it can have a big impact on your mood. (more…)
Give the gift of health!
