Posts by Doctor's Nutrition
DEFENDING YOUR BODY AGAINST METABOLIC SYNDROME
Metabolic syndrome is a nasty health condition that is as widespread as pimples and the common cold and seems to just sneak up on you as you age. According to the American Heart Association, 47 million Americans have it. That’s a staggering one out of every six people in this country. Also known as insulin…
Read MoreHOW ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS DESTROY YOUR BODY.
What is an endocrine disruptor? According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Science, endocrine disruptors are chemicals that may interfere with the body’s endocrine system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological and immune effects in both humans and wildlife. The damage is believed to be most severe during prenatal or early pregnancy exposure. What…
Read MoreSpirulina: A Superfood That’s Your Heart’s Best Friend
There’s no question that your heart is one of the most important organs in your body. And, if you don’t keep it healthy, you’re at risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and even heart failure. Of course, there are a number of ways that we’ve all heard about that can boost your heart health from…
Read MoreWalnuts may help lower blood pressure for those at risk of heart disease.
When combined with a diet low in saturated fats, eating walnuts may help lower blood pressure in people at risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a new Penn State study. In a randomized, controlled trial, researchers examined the effects of replacing some of the saturated fats in participants’ diets with walnuts. They found that when…
Read MoreCan a Popular Antihistamine Drug Cause Brain Fog?
The latest research has shown that common anticholinergic drugs (diphenhydramine) like Benadryl® are linked to increased risk of dementia. What is diphenhydramine? Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Diphenhydramine is used to treat sneezing,…
Read MoreThe vitamin you didn’t know could help prevent heart attack.
High blood pressure, heart disease and strokes are my family’s legacy. Not the legacy I really want though. Since so many people in my family have suffered from heart problems, had heart attacks, had open heart surgery or died due to cardiac complications, I’ve learned to be aware of my risk factors at all times…
Read MoreOrange Juice: Pure, Natural…and Poison?
Is it OK to have “just a little bit” of poison in your food? According to the Environmental Protection Agency and the big businesses they stand behind, it’s just fine. The sorry fact is that, once again, the agency charged with protecting us from poison has sided with the manufacturers of the poison, instead of…
Read MoreHas the Answer to Your Health Problems Been in Your Home This Whole Time?
Baking soda appears to prime your immune system against inflammation. When you hear the word baking soda what do you think? Chances are that you don’t think about it being beneficial to your health. Baking soda is used worldwide for baked goods, cleaning, and even toothpaste; but what most people are unaware of is that…
Read MoreCBD Oil the Healthy Hemp
CBD Oil the Healthy Hemp CBD Oil seems to be everywhere right now, and with good reason, as it has been shown to be beneficial for numerous diseases. So, what is CBD Oil and why is it so special? Keep reading, because we’re going to break it all down for you. What is CBD Oil?…
Read MoreIt’s time to tackle your spring allergies
Pollen. We here in South Mississippi know when we see that yellow thickness make its presence that it’s allergy time. In fact, Mississippi along with Tennessee, New York, Kentucky & Texas ranked as the top 5 worst states to live in when you suffer from Spring allergies; but we’re not alone. Approximately 50 million Americans…
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