Food & Nutrition
Weight Loss – Green tea really kicks butt . . . it will also shrink it.
| December 19, 2011 | |
| Dr. Gary Huber : Head Medical Ego | |
Green tea is one of only two beverages that can claim health benefits for the human body. The other is water. We know we need water in our diet and it is the single most important fluid we consume. Most of us do not consume enough water on a daily basis but that is a topic for another time. I want to share with you the incredible benefit that green tea holds in the realm of weight loss. Green tea... [Read more]
Top 10 Breast Cancer Fighting Foods
| October 27, 2011 | |
| Dr. Gary Huber : Head Medical Ego | |
Lifestyle and nutrition habits play a significant role in your risk for cancer. Studies have shown that nutritional influences can greatly reduce breast cancer risk. The following list includes important foods that could improve the health of anyone but in particular are singled out as important adjuncts in reducing your risk for breast cancer. Cruciferous vegetables These mighty titans... [Read more]
5 Things You Must Know about Gluten Sensitivity
| September 19, 2011 | |
| Nathan Morris, M.D. | |
More and more “gluten free” is showing up in our food markets, advertising and in daily conversation. This could easily be written off as another food fad much like low fat, low carb, and numerous other recycled food crazes. We may have someone we know that is trying to convince us that “gluten free” is the lifestyle “you just have to try.” Our doctors often tell us that if you do not have... [Read more]
Special Kids . . . Special Nutrition
| September 10, 2011 | |
| Dr. Gary Huber : Head Medical Ego | |
The Nutritional Needs of a Developing Brain and a Young Body From birth to adulthood the body needs certain nutrients in order to maximize its greatest potential. Yes, we can “get by” and stay alive with all sorts of diets but to truly optimize who we become there is no replacement for key nutrients such as essential fatty acids, proper electrolytes and minerals, quality amino acids from protein... [Read more]
Is Your Immune System Confused? A Look at GMO Foods
| August 28, 2011 | |
| Kristen Harding M.D. | |
Most people have heard the reports that food allergies are on the rise in recent years. One thing that may be playing role in this is genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Since 1996, Americans have been eating genetically modified ingredients in most processed foods. The main foods affected are corn, soybeans, canola, sugar beets, Hawaiian papaya, and small amounts of zucchini and yellow... [Read more]
Why it is Weird for Adults to Drink Milk?
| June 20, 2011 | |
| Kristen Harding M.D. | |
No other mammal drinks milk past childhood, let alone, drinks the milk of another species. Dr. Mark Hyman who is a pioneer in the field of Functional Medicine is always saying that milk is great...if you are a baby cow. Last time I checked, I was not a calf. In previous posts Dr. Huber has listed many reasons why we should consider avoiding milk [Is Milk Good for Kids (or anyone else)]. I have researched... [Read more]







