Health & Wellness

Top 10 Breast Cancer Fighting Foods

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]

Another Option to Mammography?

Yes, it is October and the Pink Ribbons are flying.  Breast Health Awareness is in full swing, so let's share information and tips about how you can make small changes that create big results in your overall breast health. Right off the bat it is worth repeating that thermograpghy is an outstanding option for all women as a screening tool for breast health. If you are over the age of 50 then... [Read more]

5 Things You Must Know about Gluten Sensitivity

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]

Is Your Immune System Confused? A Look at GMO Foods

  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]

Exercise May Protect the Aging Brain from Memory Loss Following Infection

A small amount of exercise shields older animals from memory loss following a bacterial infection, according to a study in the August 10 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. While have some serious issues with many animal studies and their extrapolation to humans, I do know some rats in my life, so I thought this study was worth a look. The findings suggest moderate exercise may lead to several... [Read more]

Could You Be Forming Kidney Stones Right Now?

I have heard it said that passing a kidney stone is as close as a man will come to experiencing the pain of childbirth. No thanks. I have witnessed hundreds over my years in the emergency department and I assure you I was quite liberal with the dispensing of pain killers. Recently I was confronted with a patient who has been experiencing kidney stones every year, twice a year for more than 10 years.... [Read more]