Category Archives: Nutrition

How Long do You Want to Live?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Dr. Nancy

According to the National Post:  “Nearly everywhere around the world, people are living longer and fewer children are dying. But increasingly, people are grappling with the diseases and disabilities of modern life, according to the most expansive global look so … Continue reading →

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Oh, It’s Not Going to Kill Them

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Dr. Nancy

http://realfoodfreaks.com/2012/12/10/oh-its-not-going-to-kill-them/#comment-6908 ” I know you’ve heard it… maybe you’ve even said it.  This statement drives me insane.  Do you want to know why?  Because it’s always (almost always?) said to justify feeding complete garbage to kids.  More specifically, my kids. I … Continue reading →

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Is Enriched Cereal with Iron Good for You?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Dr. Mike

I came across this video on YouTube called ‘Shocking Truth About Cereal Exposed 2012‘ and I have to say, it was definitely shocking!  The video shows that the iron used in an enriched box of cereal are actual metallic iron … Continue reading →

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Can antioxidants prevent the flu?

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Dr. Mike

If you are wondering why some people get the flu, while others don’t, you are not alone.  Researchers at the University of Michigan did a study to find out just why one person is hacking and sneezing, while the other … Continue reading →

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7 Steps to Treat Depression without Drugs

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Dr. Nancy

1. Try an anti-inflammatory elimination diet that gets rid of common food allergens. As I mentioned above, food allergies and the resultant inflammation have been connected with depression and other mood disorders. 2. Check for hypothyroidism. This unrecognized epidemic is … Continue reading →

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Keeping Our Kids Healthy as they Head Back to School

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Dr. Nancy

So it’s that time of year again, and you want to get your kids off on the right foot, and keep them healthy as they head back into the classroom.  A couple of friend’s of mine just commented on facebook … Continue reading →

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Beat ‘Bad’ Cholesterol with Better Food

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Dr. Mike

A Canadian study has found that certain foods are better at decreasing bad cholesterol than cholesterol lowering statin drugs, and diets high in saturated fats. http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-cholesterol-lowering-foods-20110824,0,7258520.story This article puts it nicely, “what you eat may be more important than what … Continue reading →

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What’s in Your Meat?

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Dr. Nancy

Processed Meats Declared Too Dangerous for Human Consumption By Mike Adams 12/07/2007 The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has just completed a detailed review of more than 7,000 clinical studies covering links between diet and cancer. Its conclusion is rocking the … Continue reading →

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