Lifestyle & Wellness

Nutrition

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Nutrition and Fitness: Avoiding Senior Frailty

The New York Times published an article this fall about Witold Bialokur, a 71-year-old member of the New York Road Runners, a running club. Seeing photos of this spry...Read entire article »

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Stomaching Stomach Acid: A Simple Solution

I recently read an article that indicated the use of drugs that block stomach acid may be associated with cognitive impairment in older African-American adults. According to the study,...Read entire article »

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The Skinny on Type 2 Diabetes: Part 1 of 2

According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 21 million people in the United States have diabetes. The vast majority of these people, about 90-95%, have type 2 diabetes (aka...Read entire article »

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The Skinny on Type 2 Diabetes: Part 2 of 2

Hold on to your hats. I’m back on my soapbox... Last month I began our discussion of type 2 diabetes with a focus on insulin resistance. This month, let’s...Read entire article »

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Is Obesity Linked to Cancer?

Obesity has been shown to interfere with immunity, and scientific studies on mice show that it also stimulates inflammation in the body. The animals showed marked inflammation and inflammation-fighting blood...Read entire article »

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Straight Talk: How Important is Calcium, Anyway?

As we age, the need for calcium is even more important. The skeleton is used as a calcium reserve, and has been designed to be drawn upon in times...Read entire article »

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Too Much or Too Little: Get the Right Amount of Salt for a Healthy Diet

The average amount of salt in the American diet is twice the necessary DV (daily value). A key to eating healthy is choosing foods lower in sodium and salt,...Read entire article »

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What’s Bugging You? (The One Supplement You Can’t Do Without)

I have just been cornered at a dinner party. “We heard you’re a naturopathic doctor. What supplements should we take?” There it is: the most-asked question. The answer to...Read entire article »

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The Nutrient That Can Help You Lose Weight, Lower Cholesterol and Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer

What Is Dietary Fiber? Dietary fiber comes from the portion of plants that is not digested by enzymes in the intestinal tract. Different types of plants have varying amounts...Read entire article »

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Inflammation: Good, Bad or all Hype?

We all know the golden rule of real estate: location, location, location. In naturopathic medicine, the rule is inflammation, inflammation, inflammation. In its beginning stages, inflammation is the body’s...Read entire article »

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Food Safety: 10 Guidelines for the Elderly

It’s that time of year again, when picnics and family gatherings are most popular. We all know the drill: make food at home, and family and friends will take...Read entire article »

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How the 6 Principles of Naturopathy Transformed a Science Geek into a Doctor

I am a geek. I mean that in the best way. In my quest to become a doctor, I studied with a vengeance. I loved it! The more I...Read entire article »

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Undernutrition and Overnutrition: How To Prevent and Treat Through Diet

Undernutrition is a serious problem for some elderly people. As we age, the decrease in sensation of taste and smell can make foods less appealing. With age, our caloric...Read entire article »

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The All-In-1 Pocket Guide to Healthy Choices

Harvey Gilbert, MD along with members of Holistic Health of America (HHOA) have compiled The All-In-1 Pocket Guide to Healthy Choices, a pocket guide book that discusses Metabolic Syndrome (MSx)—and...Read entire article »