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“Junk food” is linked to anxiety and depression even in very young children
“Junk food” during pregnancy and in early childhood is linked to a significantly increased risk for poor mental health, including anxiety and depression, in very young children, new research shows. A large, prospective study included 23,020 women and their children … Continue reading
Spinning and Knee Pain
Recently, a patient came to me regarding knee pain. She is an avid spinner, so she asked if the knee pain could be the result. My knowledge of spinning or cycling is limited, but one thing I know is that … Continue reading
High Glycemic Index Food Alters Brain Activity
A new research published in Am J Clin Nutr. June 26, 2013 found that consumption of a high glycemic index (GI) meal found in refined carbohydrates increased hunger and selectively stimulated brain regions related to craving and reward 4 hours … Continue reading
Low Vitamin D Exacerbates Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Here is another reason to check your vit D level when you see your family doctor on the next visit. Two more studies reported at Digestive Disease Week 2013 demonstrated the link between vitamin D and inflammatory bowel disease. In … Continue reading
Posted in Digestive Health, Vitamin D
Tagged bowel movement, Crohn's disease, fatigue, Inflammatory bowel disease, Muscle, muscle strength, Vitamin D
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Keeping Strong Bones
May is Osteoporosis awareness Month. How to increase my bone density? This is a frequently asked question in my practice. Preventing osteoporosis requires more than just taking Calcium. Here are a few tips on how we can take care of … Continue reading
Posted in Bone Health
Tagged acidic, Calcium, Calcium carbonate, nutrition, Osteoporosis, PH, pH balance, Physical exercise, Vitamin, Vitamin D, Vitamin K2, weighted vest
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Mediterranean Diets Beat Low-Fat for CVD Prevention
In my previous blogs, I talked about the controversy surrounding long term low calorie or low carb diet. Now new evidence also brings the benefits of low fat diets into question. We actually need fat – that is, good fat … Continue reading
Aligning Your Relationship
The first blog of this year focused on how we can maximize our lives. In addition to being physically fit, it is just as important to be mentally and emotionally healthy. So with this mind, I am happy to introduce … Continue reading
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Tagged Family, Happiness, Intimate relationship, Julie Ward, Love, Relationship, Relationships
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Processed Meats, but Not Red Meat, Linked With CV Deaths
Source: Medscape News Today New data come from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study, involving 10 countries and almost half a million men and women, was published online in BMC Medicine in March 2013. This study … Continue reading
Low back exercise at work (seated figure 4)
This video demonstrate a simple exercise that can be done at work or anytime you are sitting. It helps the hips and lower back. It also helps your pelvic alignment. Tips to this exercise Keep your back straight when you … Continue reading
Towel Molding Exercise for Upper Back and Mid Back.
This video demonstrates how to increase the upper back flexibility by using a towel. This exercise is suited for someone with a very stiff upper back. Caution: If you experience discomfort during this exercise, you can decrease the duration and … Continue reading
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