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Red Meat Isn’t Bad for You
Red meat (beef, pork, lamb) has been in the headlines recently, and not in a sympathetic light. Just this past month the World Health Organization declared cured and processed meat (like bacon, sausage, ham, etc.) as “group 1 carcinogenic”; that means that when it comes to causing cancer (colon cancer, specifically), these meats are now
The Calcium Lie–How Much is Enough?
When it comes to calcium, more is not better. You’ve heard that calcium is the key to good bone health, or even bodily health in general—but that is only partially true. When taken in the right form and in the right amount, calcium is very beneficial. But if you exceed that “right amount,” you won’t
Why Coconut Oil is a Superfood
A few months ago, I wrote a newsletter about the amazing benefits of organic Apple Cider Vinegar, one of my top 5 super foods. This month, I want to share with you the second of my top 5 super foods: coconut oil. Truly a “super food,” coconut oil has the power to encourage weight loss,
Some Things to Consider When it Comes to Cancer; My Personal Experience
I was compelled to write this newsletter because of what my wife, Mariah, is going through. Mariah was diagnosed with HER2+ Breast Cancer (one of the more aggressive forms) four years ago. The combination of traditional care, holistic care, and diet and nutritional changes have kept her alive and on the road to remission. I want
Everyone Needs Protein; But Not All Protein is the Same
Most people know protein simply as one of the main food groups like fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, etc.. We’re told how important protein is, but we don’t always understand just how ubiquitous it is in all living creatures. In reality, protein is just as important for us as water and even oxygen. But not
Adrenal Exhaustion: When Stress Becomes Something More
Everyone gets stressed out at some point. We feel that rush of adrenaline as our heartbeat gets louder; we might feel irritable and on-edge; some nights, we can’t even get to sleep because of all the thoughts racing through our minds. Late nights at the office, traffic, family issues, little complications, and all the other
Why Organic Apple Cider Vinegar is a Superfood
I would like to share with you some of the “super foods” I have found to have a great effect on maintaining one’s health. These include organic Coconut Oil, Extra virgin Olive Oil, fermented foods, and eggs, all of which I’ll talk about in future newsletters. But for this month, I would like to highlight
Artificial Sweeteners–A Double Edged Sword?
People have been turning to artificial sweeteners for years now in the hopes of avoiding the negative consequences associated with consuming regular table sugar: weight gain, diabetes, etc.. But recent findings suggest that artificial sweeteners (e.g. Sweet n’ Low, Splenda, Equal, etc.) may not be so healthy after all. In fact, they may be a
Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It, 2nd Edition
Featured Article By: David Brownstein, M.D. Available at: Dr. Brownsstein.com I began my interest in iodine over 12 years ago. Michigan, my home state, resides in the “Goiter Belt” of the United States, where the soil is deficient in iodine. Although I suspected iodine deficiency in many of his patients, my initial uses of potassium
