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Let ORACS Keep You Healthy
When I ask my patients how many ORACs they take in a day, they give me a kind of lost look. One patient humorously asked me once, “Is that some kind of fruit?” Well, yes and no. ORAC’s are in fruit – but they’re not a food per se. Let me share with you what I tell my patients about the ORAC value of foods and its importance to your health. What’s ORAC and Why Is It In My Food? ORAC is the acronym for… Read More
Wellness Topic: Anti-Aging, Antioxidant, General Health, Heart Health, Men's Health, Superfood, Women's Health
Coconut And Palm Oil And Their Suprising Natural Health Benefits
For many years doctors and nutritionists have told their patients to stay away from tropical oils because they are saturated fats that were thought to raise “bad” LDL cholesterol levels and not be heart-healthy. However, some of my patients have recently read or heard about the health benefits of coconut oil and are confused as to whether they should use it or not. Here is what I tell my patients about coconut oil and what you should know about this interesting oil. Coconut Oil –… Read More
Wellness Topic: Articles, Blood Sugar, General Health, Heart Health, Superfood
Help Prevent Disease With DIM, A Cancer-Fighting, Super-Nutrient
Many of patients are menopausal women and men older than 50. This is the age group where mid-life hormonal shifts and changes can become problematic and set the stage for the onset of future health problems, like breast cancer, uterine cancer and prostate cancer, if left unchecked. The problematic hormone that can get out of whack at this time is largely estrogen as “bad estrogens” can predominate which allow dangerous oxidation to occur that damages DNA. However, as I tell my patients, nature has given… Read More
Wellness Topic: Anti-Aging, General Health, Men's Health, Superfood, Women's Health
Lower Blood Pressure, Naturally
One out of every three patients of mine has high blood pressure. That’s also the national statistics for this condition. Shocking, isn’t it? Although high blood pressure, or hypertension as its referred to medically, can occur quickly as a result from medications, injury/pain or illness, it’s usually a chronic condition that may have several contributing factors, the most common obesity and diet. However, the true cause of high blood pressure is largely unknown. High blood pressure can have far-reaching, damaging health effects such as stroke,… Read More
Wellness Topic: Blood Sugar, Heart Health, Superfood
Lycopene: A Powerful Antioxidant Food in Italian Dishes
Many of my patients tell me that in an effort to eat a healthier diet they’ve given up their favorite Italian foods like pizza, lasagna, eggplant parmigiana and spaghetti marinara. Imagine their delight when I tell them that they don’t have to give up these foods to be healthier. In fact, these very foods may help protect them against heart disease and several forms of cancer! Sound unbelievable? Well, it’s not. Let me tell you about a secret powerhouse ingredient found in many Italian dishes… Read More
Wellness Topic: Anti-Aging, Antioxidant, Digestive Health, Superfood
The Sexy Health Benefits of Korean Panax Ginseng
Dear Health-Minded Readers, One of my fondest memories as a young teenager were that of my grandparents coming to stay at our house every summer on one of their annual cross-country road trips from their home out west. It was the first time I had ever heard of Korean ginseng, or as its sometimes also called Korean Panax ginseng, an herb native to Korea and China. Every morning, my grandfather would ritually take his Korean ginseng capsules. He was 82 at the time and still… Read More
Wellness Topic: General Health, Sexual Enhancement, Superfood
Confused About Soy? Know Its Pros And Cons
I don’t think a week goes by without one of my patients asking me about whether or not to eat soy products. The question of eating soy has become a fairly controversial subject as, indeed, there are some good health benefits gained by consuming certain types of soy, but there can also be some bad health effects of consuming soy as well. Read More
Wellness Topic: Digestive Health, General Health, Heart Health, Superfood
The Raw Food Lifestyle: Is It Healthier?
Several of my patients have expressed an interest in trying the raw food lifestyle and want to know how they should go about it both to make their food as nutritious as possible and keep themselves safe as some foods should not be eaten raw. Here’s what I tell them. Read More
Wellness Topic: Articles, General Health, Skin Health, Superfood
Chokeberry: Funny Name, Incredible Antioxidant
I’d like to tell you about another, new (to health research that is) superfood antioxidant that we haven’t talked about before. When I say the name of this berry to my patients they almost always wrinkle up their eyebrows and say “ a what-berry?” to which I repeat, a “chokeberry”. Even though it has a funny name, I’d like to tell you about the new fantastic health benefits researchers are now assigning to this ancient fruit. Read More
Wellness Topic: Antioxidant, Articles, Blood Sugar, General Health, Heart Health, Superfood
Cranberries Pack In The Health Benefits Any Time Of Year
Like most berries, cranberries are loaded with antioxidants. But the health benefits don't stop there. A review of clinical studies shows that cranberries fight free radicals and have an anti-inflammatory affect in the body. These two actions can help to promote good heart health. Get the most out of cranberries. Read More
Wellness Topic: Antioxidant, Articles, General Health, Heart Health, Superfood
