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Help for blood sugar, appetite and weight loss

On the heals of the latest concerns over the safety of the diabetic drug Avandia, I thought today might be a good time to talk about natural approaches to healthy blood sugar, appetite control and effective weight loss. [...]

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Reducing Early Effects of Alzheimer’s with a Healthy Diet

Alzheimer’s is a progressive and fatal brain disease that causes memory loss and problems with thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life. As many as 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease making it the most common form of dementia and the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States. With so many affected, I wanted to share some promising research on the impact a healthy diet may have on this tragic disease. [...]

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I can’t lose weight

I can’t imagine how frustrating it must be to feel like you’re doing everything you can and still not be able to shed those unwanted pounds – so I am sharing a few of the questions I ask to hopefully give those of you struggling with weight loss some possible reasons for it. [...]

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Are microwave ovens safe?

A few weeks back, I attended a local health fair and had a variety of great conversations. One in particular I’d like to share here was with a retired scientist about the safety of microwave ovens. [...]

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Another round of “Calls to Action”

I received another “Call to Action” in my email today regarding the potential power-grab going on by the FTC that you might want to read. [...]

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Why now is the time to think about your heart

According to Taoist philosophy, we the time when the elemental force represented by fire will have its strongest influence on our bodies. What does this mean to your health? Join me and my guest Mary Ellen Derwis-Balaz to learn why now may be the best time to think about the health of your heart. [...]

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Acai Berry: Are there any real health benefits?

Though some of the hype has died down, questions still come up about the acai (ah-sigh-EE) berry and its benefits. The big one is – does it actually help you lose weight. [...]

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Awaken with Matcha!

So I have to admit, ever since my wife convinced me to get a Keurig last fall, I’ve been drinking more coffee lately. However, I was reminded recently how good a special preparation of green tea called matcha tea is – and now I’m back on the green tea kick. With over 200 times the antioxidants and 137 times the ECGC you may want to try matcha too! [...]

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New help for joint stiffness and pain

Do you suffer from joint pain or stiffness? Are you concerned about the health of your joints or connective tissues? If so, today’s blog about a little known supplement could be just what the doctor ordered – literally. [...]

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Nutrition and supplements for pregnancy and infants

As a new mom and dietitian, I wanted to share some of my experiences and recent research on nutrition through the life cycle. It can be an overwhelming time, so here are what I think the most important aspects of diet and supplementation to focus on during pregnancy and lactation. [...]

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