Published October 18th, 2015 in the State Journal As fall approaches, so does the seasonal weather and holidays. Haunted houses, carving pumpkins and eating candy are an integral part of Halloween for our kids. These bring back memories from my childhood, as I am sure it does for you as well. Now that I am
“I would like your opinion, is fish oil harmful, Dr. Z…” This is the question I was asked by a patient after he read an article written by an M.D. that negated the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids. I would like to paraphrase my response and thoughts here in this brief post for those who
The latest trend in dieting is now a high protein diet, and for good reason. Protein is an essential element of the human body. Without protein our bodies would quickly deteriorate and melt from the inside out. Amino acids are not only used to rebuild our muscles, but also used in countless processes involving digestion,
This video on the Paleo diet sums it up nicely about the diet and modern healthcare in general. A MUST watch! [facebook] [twitter name=”name”]
Not all supplements are created equal. This sounds so obvious when you read it. Some tennis shoes, tools, clothing and yes, supplements are superior to others. We know this and yet many people still choose to go to the local Mart, pharmacy or supplement shop and buy nutritional products in hopes of bolstering their health.
I am often asked what I personally cook with once patients find out how bad the “Standard” spray oils are for their health and healing process. The answer is almost exclusively organic coconut oil. Here is why it is good for your hair, skin and entire body (even immune system). 1. Medium Chain Triglycerides –
Unfortunately these poison-like oils are used in many of the foods we eat, especially processed foods. These contain large amounts of Omega 6 fatty acids that cause inflammation and deterioration of the body. We consume way too many of the Omega 6 fatty acids! The processing of the ingredients requires large amounts of heat and
This brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “food poisoning.” Original list found in Dr. Jayson Calton and Certified Nutritionist Mira Calton’s new book, Rich Food, Poor Food. The original article is found here. 1. Artificial food dye: Makes your food pretty and inhibits nerve-cell development. Found in: Practically everything we eat: cake mixes, sports
