Category Archives: News and Updates

Increase in Waist Size is a Good Indication of Metabolic Syndrome

A recent study by “C. Langenberg’ in Plus Medicine 2012, reveals that the waist measurement is a better indicator than body mass index for incidence of percentage of males and females developing type II diabetes. For men with an average … Continue reading

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The Buzz About Nuking Your Food!

I understand we are a nation all about convenience and that everyone has a full plate in all areas of their lives.  We may want to consider how our habits (The 6 Essential Choices- what we: eat drink breathe and … Continue reading

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Does Crime Pay? You Decide.

Recently GlaxoSmithKline, the international pharmaceutical giant pleaded guilty to alleged criminal activities and agreed to resolve civil issues “including promotion of certain prescription drugs, its failure to report certain safety data and its civil liability for alleged false price reporting … Continue reading

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The New Milk!

Are you allergic or sensitive to milk? Or do you have a genetic intolerance to lactose (milk sugar)? There are a variety of non dairy choices.  Last year US retail sales of plant based non dairy beverages such as soy, … Continue reading

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My Body is the Result of My Habits

We live in a country and society with  more Allopathic (Medical Doctors), physicians, pharmaceutical companies, prescription drugs, OTC drugs and hospitals, yet it seems we are no better overall as a nation than we were 10-15-20 years ago. Does throwing … Continue reading

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Acidosis: A True Cause of Weight Gain and Disease

Dr. MT Morter Jr., past president of two Chiropractic Colleges and founder/developer of B.E.S.T. (Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique), for over 30 years has spoken on the importance of alkalizing our body and buffering the ill effects of toxic acids. Research … Continue reading

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Go Fish!

We’re all familiar with multiple studies that demonstrate how fish or fish oil, as a regular part of our diet, can reduce the chance of dying from heart disease by one third.  Other research studies have linked fish consumption to … Continue reading

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Some Common Drugs and the Nutrients They Deplete From the Body

1.  Asprin, Aluminum based antacids – folate, thiamin, magnesium, phosphates, potassium 2.  Glucocorticoids: Dexamethasone, Prednisone, Indomethacin, Methotrexiate – amino acids, asorbic acid, magensium, potassium, zinc, folate 3.  Anticonvulsants, phenobarbitol, phenytoin, primidone – vitamin D , vitamin K 4.  Bile Acid … Continue reading

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Hydrating For Your Health

Water is a key element of being healthy.  It’s one of our 6 Essential Choices.  Here’s a short list of why you need more water. Acid – Alkaline Balance As we get more dehydrated the body becomes more acidic- slowing … Continue reading

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Brush Your Teeth and Lower Heart Disease Risk

I know we’ve all heard it from our parents and dentists growing up, that dental hygiene is very important to out overall health. A recent study of 11,000 adult men and women, averaged age 50, surveyed brushing habits and determined … Continue reading

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