If you are dealing with symptoms such as hives or bloating, you may suspect a food allergy or sensitivity. But how can you determine which foods are causing the reactions? If you search online for “food allergy testing,” you’ll find do-it-yourself test kits that claim to deliver comprehensive results (with a 100 percent money-back guarantee!).… Read More »
Danette Lake thought surgery would relieve the pain in her knees. The arthritis pain began as a dull ache in her early 40s, brought on largely by the pressure of unwanted weight. Lake managed to lose 200 pounds through dieting and exercise, but the pain in her knees persisted. A sexual assault two years ago… Read More »
Today’s health tip is a continuation of last week’s column about how to transition to plant-based nutrition, based on a patient handout developed by my wife, Kathy — a nurse practitioner and an excellent cook. THE FREEZER IS YOUR FRIEND • When cooking items such as grains, beans, soups and vegan chili, always make extra… Read More »
Four ways Christmas can be good for you: Mulled wine for your heart, carols for your lungs and more benefits of the holiday spirit DailyMail.com reveals four hidden health benefits of the Christmas season Mulled wine has antioxidants and nutrients that can reduce risk of heart disease Giving gifts to charity activates regions of the… Read More »
Watch those stress levels tomorrow – 10pm on Christmas Eve is the most likely time for a heart attack. Researchers trawled through details of 283,000 heart attacks between 1998 and 2013 to find out what days were most lethal. While an average of 50 heart attacks were recorded every day, that number climbed to 69… Read More »