May 2010

Good Vibrations: New Method for Getting Stronger Bones

Good Vibrations: New Method for Getting Stronger Bones

In my last post, Osteoporosis Drugs Cause Fractures of the Hip, I wrote on the effects of some of the leading osteoporosis drugs having a long term detrimental effect on bone density and strength, causing an increase in hip fractures in those that took the drugs longer than 4 years. Researchers revealed that the bone “strengthening” drugs worked well for the first four years or so and then the... [Read more]

The 12 Most Toxic Fruits & Veggies

The 12 Most Toxic Fruits & Veggies

Did you know you could reduce your pesticide consumption by 80% if you avoid the top 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables? The good people at Environmental Working Group (EWG) have just come out with their 2010 list which ranks 49 of the most popular fruits and vegetables and ranks them according to pesticide residue content. Dr. Andrew Weil, who is featured in a short video on EWG’s site, reminds... [Read more]

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