Babies and Children at Greatest Risk in a Toxic World

February 9, 2010

There is clear and growing evidence that children today are exhibiting higher rates of allergies, attention deficit disorders (ADD, ADHD), autism, developmental defects, learning disabilities, brain cancer and acute lymphocytic leukemia. The prime suspect in all of these conditions is increased exposure to environmental toxins and our children are especially at risk. Even babies are […]

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So Just How Toxic Are We and What Can We Do About It?

February 6, 2010

It seems that the word Detox, short for detoxification, is now well established in our vocabulary and it leads us to ask the following questions. Just how toxic are we and is this something we should worry about? If it is, then how do we get rid of the toxins? A study of newborn babies […]

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Diet and Alzheimer’s Disease

February 2, 2010

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and is usually diagnosed in people over age 65 but it can occur earlier. A progressive form of senile dementia, it damages areas of the brain involved in memory, intelligence, judgment, language and behavior. The disease is characterized by the presence of neurofibrillary tangles and beta-amyloid […]

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The Role of Food and Nutrition in Cancer

January 27, 2010

This article is contributed by my friend and colleague, Dr. Ricardo Parker, who has worked in cancer research for 25 years and began his career as a Research Fellow and subsequently Staff Fellow at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, MD. Cancer and Nutrition Nutrition is the relationship of foods to the health of the […]

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Activities, Television and Alzheimer’s Disease

January 24, 2010

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, afflicting approximately 5.3 million Americans, and causing the progressive destruction of brain cells and loss of function. Presently incurable, it is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and is the focus of intensive research efforts (1). One of the ways to ward […]

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The Haitian Tragedy – Poverty, Cruelty and Disease

January 17, 2010

When I reflect on the evils in the world, poverty, cruelty and disease stand out and account for most of the suffering. And what’s more, they are interconnected. For example, abject poverty can be a breeding ground for disease and a target for cruel exploitation. Disease itself can often be cruel and lead to impoverishment, […]

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Aluminum and Alzheimer’s Disease

January 17, 2010

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and fatal form of dementia. The involvement of aluminum was originally suggested when it was found to be present in neurofibrillary tangles in the brains of some patients who had died from the disease and it has also been shown to cause memory loss if administered intravenously. The jury is […]

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How To Get Motivated.

January 5, 2010

Recognition First, we have to realize that there is an issue that requires our attention. It has to be something over which we have complete control. If we are not troubled by anything, then there will be no motivation to make any changes. The first step in bringing about change is to realize that there […]

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New Year’s Resolutions

January 2, 2010

Have you ever made New Year’s Resolutions? And have you ever managed to keep them? Resolutions are essentially goals that we set for ourselves. They can be made at any time of the year but the start of a new year is often considered a good time to take stock and plan some changes. Why […]

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How Can We Live a Long and Healthy Life?

December 27, 2009

Perhaps the best way to answer this question is to study those people who actually live long and healthy lives. There are regions of the world known as Blue Zones where a higher proportion of people live to 100 years or more and in generally good health. What is their secret? In his 2008 book […]

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The information and recommendations given on this site are based upon the experience of the author and on assessments of published findings by others. You should seek advice from an appropriate health professional such as a physician, dietician, nutritionist or exercise specialist if you are considering making changes to your diet and lifestyle, in the event that there may be health and fitness issues and possible food allergies to consider. It is prudent to make changes gradually rather than all at once.