1. Between 1997-2002 there was a doubling of peanut allergies among children. 2. One out of seventeen children under 3 yrs old had a food allergy. 3. According to the CDC there was a 265% increase in hospitalization related to food allergies. 4. Kraft and Monsanto have actually funded food allergy non-profit studies, perhaps a […]
Archives for December 2011
What’s The Deal On Soy???
It seems every so many months there is another study that suggests soy may be beneficial to women. While other studies counter the findings. I’ve always maintained that the soy you and I consume is a refined product and not as beneficial (even harmful) when compared to the soy in China/Japan. Tofu and Miso are […]
Some Quick Facts and Studies on the Benefits of Exercise
Millani & Colleagues from Ochsner Clinic followed 522 cardiac patients who exercised for 12 weeks of aerobic cardiovascular exercise for 50 minutes 3 times a week. The results are as follows: -Physically fitter (cardiovascular fitness) -60% less likely to die in 6 years -lowered stress levels Green & Colleagues from The National Institute On Aging […]
Do My Feelings Really Matter?
One of the greatest determinants of health or disease in a person is their attitude about themselves, others and life. When I say attitude I mean their subconscious beliefs. These are programmed between 0-7 yrs of age and may not be very accurate, yet become the baseline for evaluating ourselves, others and life without questioning […]