Health Matters
Obesity: Hormonal impact of environmental chemicals
Sometimes chemicals in our environment could do more harm than good. Studies find that some of it have been linked to obesity due to low-level hormonal impacts. These chemicals are…
Read MoreUnderstanding Vitamin D
Vitamin D has emerged as the nutrient of the decade. Numerous studies have found benefits for nearly 100 types of health conditions. These health benefits include reduced risk of bone…
Read MoreProbiotic may stop staph
A new study suggests that people who have a certain helpful microbe, or probiotic, in their gut may be less likely to have harmful “staph” germs. Staph is short for Staphylococcus…
Read MorePlan your plate
What’s the eating style that’s best for health? Is it a Mediterranean eating plan? Vegetarian? Low carb? With all the eating styles out there, it’s hard to know which one…
Read MoreFluoride Exposure
Water fluoridation began in Australia in the 1960’s and has made a significant contribution to improve the oral health of Australians. Along with good oral hygiene and a healthy diet…
Read MoreWhen to avoid low-carb diet
Fatigue, constipation or slow metabolism could be the signs that you need to increase your daily carbohydrate intake. These symptoms are familiar for ketogenic dieters, or any other low-carbohydrate diet.…
Read MoreMore reasons for taking nutritional supplements
Healthy young people normally make sufficient amounts of conditionally essential molecules in the body, although the levels are not always optimal. With inadequate levels of minerals or vitamins, key enzymes…
Read MoreComments: Answering the vitamin and nutritional supplement criticism
Another physician said “No case for vitamin supplementation in normal, healthy, non-pregnant or lactating adults who are receiving the recommended daily intake of nutrients.” Is this true? Let us have…
Read MoreMalnutrition and dental disease
Cavities and gum diseases are not often regarded as serious diseases, yet they are epidemic throughout our society, from the youngest of children to the oldest of senior citizens. Dental…
Read MoreImpressive health benefit of zucchini
Zucchini–or zucca in Italian, has a long history of more than 7000 years ago. From it’s origin in the northern parts of South America to Europe where their cultivation began, it is…
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