Vitalize Your Healthy Genes Through Diet

Epigenetics:  ‘the science of environmental and lifestyle effects on the expression of inherited characteristics’. We control whether healthy or unhealthy genes are activated by how we eat, sleep and exercise. For me, the practical effects of Epigenetics mean that although my family is laden with overweight people who suffered strokes, heart attacks, and cancer, I […]

The TOP FIVE WAYS to Lower Your CANCER RISK- NOW!

SOURCE: Article by Zosia Chustecka for Medscape Medical News  December 7, 2011 — “This is the most comprehensive review of cancer and lifestyle undertaken to date,” said lead author Max Parkin, MD, professor of epidemiology at Queen Mary University, London, UK. “Many people believe that cancer is down to fate or is ‘in the genes,’ […]

SUPPORT FOR CANCER PATIENTS IN MD

Do you or someone you know need help while undergoing cancer treatment? Cancer Support Foundation, Inc is an organization that does exactly what it says: help cancer patients. CSFI does everything but the medical care, providing transportation, eviction prevention, household help, financial assistance and more.  They raise money through donations and a variety of fun-filled […]

FAST FOOD = GOOD FOOD? – Part 2

“EATING IN A PINCH” TODAY:  LUNCH ON THE RUN I feel  regret for committing to a full WEEK of finding fast food that is acceptable for occasional ingestion!  Even with relaxed standards, the pickings are slim. So I am looking to YOU, dear reader to clue me into any possibilities that I am overlooking. If […]

FAST FOOD = GOOD FOOD? – Part 1

Do your good eating plans go out the window when you are rushed?  I think we can all identify with Bill’s comment: “While I don’t necessarily feel addicted to any type of food my general response to hunger is usually first attracted to the ‘quick-fix’ – as opposed to the task of preparing something fresher […]

Good News for those with Gluten Intolerance or Celiac Disease

Trader Joe’s now offers wheat-free, gluten-free tortillas! I think everyone loves shopping at Trader Joe’s.  I know I do, for the music and flowers and oh yes- the food. Trader Joe’s brand tortillas have a rice base with a few other safe ingredients like tapioca.  Unlike rice products of the past, I found these to […]

Making a Difference in Childhood Obesity

I am so impressed by the thoughtful and detailed solutions that Michelle Obama has developed to change the lives of today’s children!  If you care at all  you will be, too.  For a link to her interview on CNN, click here:  First Lady on CNN.

Just in time for Cold and Flu Season

MEDICAL STUDY CONFIRMS BENEFITS OF PROBIOTICS FOR ACUTE UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS! A Cochrane Review published in September suggested that probiotics were better than placebo in reducing the number of participants experiencing episodes of acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) and reducing antibiotic use. This indicates that probiotics may be more beneficial than placebo for preventing […]

Do Artificial Sweeteners Help or Hurt?

Great article in the Huffington Post: “Sugar or Sweetener:  Your Body Knows What’s Right”. Good advice and tips; my only disagreement is with her criticism of agave.  I think for those who don’t suffer from blood sugar issues agave is a fine sweetener when used sparingly! To Your Health, Diane

Of ICE CREAM AND INSOMNIA

Ever wonder why some people diet and never lose weight?  The answer for some may be the hours they log in bed. A study by researchers at Columbia University tested the theory that sleep deprivation could lead to weight gain.  Over a period of seven days, one group had a full nights sleep, while the […]

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