Coronavirus Myth Buster Part 1
My advice – enjoy your time outside to get those vitamin D levels up and if you feel the compulsion, consider a UV lamp/purifier in the house but beware of broad claims of UV killing coronavirus as ‘it depends’. And if you’re enjoying the sun, consider long-lasting, broad-spectrum protecting sunscreens. Check out EWG.org on what […]
Coronavirus Myth Buster Part 2
Separating Fact from Fiction Here’s part two of our Coronavirus Myth Buster series and two more common ‘myths’ that are currently in circulation, reviewed from the perspective of scientific evidence. 1. Does staying indoors impact your immunity? We’ve all done our part during the pandemic by staying at home and only stepping out for essential […]
The Impact of Gut Health on Mood
Homeopathy
by Dagmar Ehling Homeopathic medicine is based on a system that uses microdoses of substances derived from plants, minerals, or animals to stimulate a natural healing response. Homeopathy is a therapeutic system founded on the principle “simila similibus curentur” translated as “like cures like.” Homeopathy is practiced worldwide, and was introduced in the U.S. in […]
Cancer Fighting and Prevention Diet (Part 1)
In the current COVID-19 world we are living in, we have to be more vigilant about our health than ever before – the stresses of the pandemic coupled with what’s going on in the environment make us even more vulnerable to sickness and disease. In this blog, I’d like to cover some of the tips […]
Cancer Fighting and Prevention Diet (Part 2)
In my first blog on the superfood diet to fight and prevent cancer, I addressed juicing and smoothies/shakes as an easy and convenient way to make greens and fruits the mainstay of your diet. If you start your day with a juice or smoothie that includes at least 2-3 servings of greens, you are well […]
Cancer Fighting and Prevention Diet (Part 3)
In Part 2 of the anti-cancer diet, I briefly mentioned using nuts as a way to spruce up your salads. In this blog, I’ll share in more detail the benefits of nuts in maintaining an anti-cancer diet. Nuts are loaded with bioavailable active compounds that impact the cellular processes involved in cancer cell development and […]
Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Cancer Risk: Part 1
In my previous blogs I described all the wonderful foods you can consume to support your anti-cancer diet. Here I will highlight some additional anti-cancer tips that should guide you whether you are a cancer survivor or looking for cancer-prevention and wellness strategies. A Shopper’s Guide to the Dirty Dozen I mentioned the importance of […]
Cancer Fighting and Prevention Diet (Part 4)
7 Super Seeds for a Healthy Diet In part 3 of my anti-cancer diet series, I highlighted the benefits of nuts for fighting and preventing cancer. In this blog, I’ll share the powerful benefits of seeds and why they are the superfoods we should all be consuming as part of our daily diet. Seeds […]
12 Superfood Spices and Herbs that Fight Diabetes
In the first of a multi-part series, I’m going to share strategies to fight or prevent Type 2 diabetes. In this blog, I’ll highlight the anti-diabetic activity of some common herbs and spices that have been more widely studied. The major effects noted were a reduction in hyperglycemia, reduction in hyperlipidemia, and regulation of insulin […]