Most of us believe fish to be a healthy option, especially when dining out. It surely has had a better reputation than red meat through the years. However, when it comes to the actual health ramifications of fish (and red meat for that matter), sourcing seems to be one of the most important factors. Both
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August 24, 2022
Himalayan Vs. Celtic Salt
Navigating through the wide variety of salts on the market can be a dizzying adventure. While refined (table) salts can have adverse side effects, pure salts (Celtic, Himalayan) can be one of the healthiest things we consume. People often ask which is the healthiest between the two. This article from themedichannel.com lays out the comparison
March 15, 2022
Our Bodies Can Heal Themselves…If We Allow It!
It’s amazing what our bodies can do. Especially if we just get out of the way and supply it with some basic nutrition and rest. This article from drleonardcoldwell.com illustrates 6 different bodily tissues -from neurons to liver cels- that can regenerate themselves in the proper scenario. No, this is not a license to numb
September 09, 2021
Vegetable Oils…Friend or Foe?
I can’t think of a topic that generates more confusion than Vegetable oils. In the 80’s, saturated fats like butter and lard were vilified, while vegetable oils like canola, soybean, and sunflower were touted as healthy oils that will help us lose weight. Lately, the tables have turned, and many of us in the health
July 30, 2020
America’s State of Obesity
Gotta love when a medical doctor calls out her own peers and industry for fueling the obesity epidemic. This article from the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, written by Marilyn M. Singleton, MD, JD, gives a straightforward, unapologetic breakdown on the state of obesity in America, how it’s being perpetuated, and steps we can take to
June 26, 2020
Zinc for Immune Function
Now more than ever, Zinc levels are vital to not just our health, but our survival. Zinc, along with other vitamins such as C and D, have been found to be greatly helpful in the treatment and mitigation of Covid 19. High doses of IV Zinc and vitamin C have been touted in hospitals since
June 03, 2020
Cholesterol: Friend or Foe?
It amazes me that the general public is still deeply concerned about cholesterol as a major risk of mortality. It’s probably because many doctors continue to instill fear in their patients about cholesterol. For years, the most esteemed medical journals have reversed their course on the connection between cholesterol and heart disease. But, for some
May 29, 2020
Losing Weight or Building Muscle? Can You Have Your Cake and Eat it Too?
Theres usually 3 camps in any Gym you walk into in America: The weight loss camp. The muscle building camp. And, of course, those who want it all. This easy-to-read article from poliquingroup.com details how losing weight could possibly be detrimental to maintaining or gaining muscle mass while also giving some tips as to how
May 14, 2020
What’s Really Fueling The Obesity Epidemic?
I think we all know, deep down inside, that processed carbs are the enemy. But why? And how? This podcast from The Doctor’s Farmacy drhyman.com illustrates the function (or dysfunction) of carbs in the body while giving some behind the scenes information into the role our government plays in supporting junk food. The Real
April 16, 2020
Food Pyramid Issues
It’s saddens me that there is so much misleading information in the Fitness and Nutrition industries. It saddens me even more when misleading information is indoctrinated into the public by the government health agencies that are supposed to be in charge of promoting public health. This includes the USDA. They either don’t care about public