If you’re a health nut, the pistachio is one of your healthiest snack choices. Encased in its tiny shell is a treasure trove of nutrients, from vitamins and minerals to antioxidants and cholesterol-lowering nutrients. Pistachios also have excellent anti-inflammatory powers…. Continue Reading
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Understanding PTSD and Its Impact on Veterans
I never served in the military and can only imagine the kind of hell that soldiers go through in combat. I did, however, treat many combat veterans – young and old – to the best of my ability… Continue Reading
Do You Suffer with Arthritic Pain? These Foods Can Help!
Do you suffer with arthritic pain? If so, you may be surprised to know that some food can make it better – or worse. I’ll bet you never knew that hundreds of impressive clinical studies show that what… Continue Reading
Cardiomyopathy
What is Cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is a condition where heart muscle tissue becomes damaged, diseased, enlarged, or stretched out and thinned (dilated), and thus weakened. It is common, though lesser known, type of heart disease. Typically, heart disease involves inflammation… Continue Reading
Why Water Is Key for Anti-Aging
To me, water is a gift from above, a living, nourishing substance important not just for life but for quality of life as well. Yet water is so taken for granted that people don’t tend to think of… Continue Reading
Olive Oil Consumption Linked to Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Events
Live longer and healthier with olive oil! That’s the clear conclusion European researchers came to through 2 new studies. In the first, an analysis of 42 previous studies involving health and dietary data from more than 800,000 subjects, researchers… Continue Reading
Can Food Help Protect You From Cancer?
There’s tons of research out there to support an enthusiastic, “yes!” I’ve written about it in my book, The Healing Kitchen… In my book, I introduce you to lots of dietary changes that can make a big difference in… Continue Reading
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Can Reduce Endometrial Cancer Risk
That’s right! Through a 2015 study, researchers concluded that some women can significantly reduce their risk of endometrial cancer by taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements and eating fish. The women in the study were all between the ages of 50-79… Continue Reading
Erectile Dysfunction: Inconvenience or Health Problem?
I’ve got news for you: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is likely not just a penis problem alone…. It may be a sign of a much greater health issue: heart disease. Take Heed, Men, More than Just Your Sex Life… Continue Reading
Finally, Experts Agree – Dietary Cholesterol Isn’t Dangerous!
Citing scientific evidence, the leading nutrition advisory group in the U.S. has reversed a longstanding position on cholesterol in food. The advisory group is an expert panel that helps the government establish its official dietary guidelines every five… Continue Reading