In 2010, the BBC aired a documentary titled, The Dark Side of Chocolate, which revealed how child slavery was being used in the harvesting of cocoa beans- beans that were used to produce many top name brand chocolate bars and treats on our supermarket shelves. This devastating fact remains true today and should not be forgotten when we are contemplating buying that
Valentine’s Day, in all of its romantic grandeur, is unfortunately another holiday filled with sweets that are kind in theory, yet often detrimental to your loved one’s health in reality. This year, why not give a gift that makes your special someone feel good both inside and out? With the holiday quickly approaching, it is
Dr. Perlmutter, discusses the importance of eating a gluten-free diet in maintaining and achieving optimal health on Live With Kelly and Michael. It is so exciting to see hero doctors like Dr. Perlmutter get such great exposure to a mainstream audience and reach so many people! Here’s to keeping up the good fight! >>> Click Here
No one can deny that physical activity is crucial to our health and that a sluggish lifestyle increases our risk of disease. But what about those already diagnosed with cancer? Could exercise slow the progression of this disease and give them a better chance of survival? In a recent study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers
Drinking Large Amounts of Milk Might Actually Increase Your Mortality and Risk of Fractures How many times have you heard that drinking milk is vital to maintaining good bone health and preventing fractures, especially in women? I can still hear my mom’s voice saying, “be sure to drink lots of milk so you won’t
We all know that gut flora is vital to attaining and maintaining good health. However, certain microbes, when allowed to flourish in a not so diverse environment, can negatively impact your health and ability to maintain a healthy weight. A recent scientific journal published in BioEssays suggests that certain harmful microbes in your gut can cause
More and more often, scientific research is revealing how important gut flora is in maintaining and improving our health. When the gut’s microbial environment becomes less diversified, troublesome microbes flourish, creating inflammation that can lead to disease. Respected doctors like Dr. David Perlmutter are really on track with this new research. His work confirms that
How Our Current Healthcare System is Working Against Us A friend shared with me that her teenage son is dealing with some very serious health challenges. I could tell in her voice that this has taken a real toll on her family. I began to share some ideas that I thought might really help
Inflammation is present with most health conditions. Hero doctors are really beginning to understand that chronic silent infections in the body are the root cause of inflammation. We are now beginning to see that inflammation is also associated with Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), indicating that a chronic silent infection could be a possible cause. Check out insightful
