We all suffer from information overload. It’s hard to know who to trust. In this blog, I offer my take on news about health and nutrition. I ask questions, challenge the status quo, and offer you something to think about every week.
Before you decide to include soy in your diet, please investigate whether or not soy can add health benefits to your diet. Soy is a very poor quality health food and an inferior source of protein. There are much better...
I find it amazing that we are not free to make our own decision if we choose to buy raw milk. I would have no concern buying raw cow milk or goat milk if I know the quality of the...
Recently I saw a question to a doctor asking if boswellia, useful as an anti-inflammatory, could replace anti-inflammatory medications which are often prescribed to people with cystic fibrosis to help reduce swelling and irritation in the lungs and digestive system. ...
Boswellia serrata has been traditionally used in India and other countries since ancient times with minimum side effects for the treatment of several diseases including inflammatory disorders and cancer. The active constituents of the extract, namely boswellic acids, were shown...
Magnesium, I personally believe, is probably more important than calcium in terms of how it impacts the health of the body, although magnesium and calcium along with potassium can significantly lower blood pressure. Magnesium regulates over 300 different enzyme systems...
Zinc is a mineral that is severely deficient in the majority of people around the world, and over 50% are marginally deficient in zinc. Our daily intake should approach 15 mg, and since there is no storage of zinc in...
While all vitamins and minerals are required and have a specific function, there are a few that I think deserve honorable mention; Vitamin B6, otherwise known as P-5-P (pyridoxal-5-phosphate) for its benefits to reduce edema associated with PMS or congestive...
When most people experience a symptom of a disorder they turn to the doctors for advice, and 99.9% will walk away with a prescription whether they need it or not. Many prescriptions are to pacify and please the patient. When...
Most people who emphasize a vegetarian diet, or a diet heavy in pasta, bread and other grains with little emphasis on animal protein, will find that they are significantly deficient in minerals. Minerals are better absorbed as they are naturally...
As all our food has changed dramatically in the last 100 years, some of the biggest changes have occurred in the production of grains. Grains have been manipulated to produce more protein which you would think would be an advantage,...
Usually, there is no consideration for the quality of food and its level of nutrients. We have been so influenced by TV advertising for low cost fast food that does not provide much in the way of vitamins and minerals...
Today, since we are bombarded by so much advertising for what seems to be ideal foods, how do we know what is true or false? I have found that people usually buy food for three reasons, price, convenience and taste. ...
Easily done. Avoid refined carbohydrates. And, if you want to go a step further, avoid all grains, refined sugar, soft drinks and any food ingredients packaged that you can’t pronounce. You know what healthy foods are – all animal proteins...
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Terry is happy to provide his opinion on diet and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your physician and is not to be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any concerns please contact your physician directly.
