Extraordinary Benefits of Exercise

June 4, 2010

We all knew it in our hearts, now it is confirmed: EXERCISE IS GOOD FOR US! You want proof? Here’s the info that proves it:
The results of two new German studies emphasize that exercise is one of the most effective methods of preventing disease. The first study found that exercise has an extraordinary potential to [...]

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How Much Folic Acid Do I Need Per Day?

May 29, 2010

I am often asked “how much of this or that vitamin / mineral should I take?”  The short answer is, “it depends.”  You should really evaluate your personal situation, since there are so many variables when considering “how much is enough.” Are you pregnant? Do you take medications that may increase or decreaes absorption? Sometimes I [...]

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Daily Pill Increases Female Libido

May 24, 2010

I saw this story on CNN today and also read about it online, so I thought I should pass it along! Sexual desire is obviously a topic of great interest to both men and women, but please remember that this is just preliminary information and this drug is not yet available in the U.S., so [...]

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Replenish your energy with the right carbohydrates

May 19, 2010

Everyone needs carbohydrates, the body’s preferred energy source. If you get regular cardiovascular exercise or train for an endurance sport, you need more daily carbs to fuel your workouts and replenish your energy stores.
Remember: all carbs are not created equal. Grains, fruit, vegetables (nutrient-rich choices) as well as candy and sweets (empty calories) are all [...]

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The Triple Death Risk – High Blood Pressure, High Blood Glucose, Obesity

May 14, 2010

As we all take our own journey toward optimal health and wellness we are besieged by so much information and misinformation in the media. That’s why I love it when I find information that we can all use to SIMPLIFY our journey by concentrating on the few areas where we can make the most impact [...]

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Teach Your Teens To Wash Their Hands!

May 9, 2010

You’ve heard the old adage, “I learned everything I needed to know in Kindergarten?”  Well, apparently we are not teaching our kids proper hand-washing techniques early enough. In this day of heightened hygiene awareness due to the swine flu epidemic, I figured it couldn’t hurt to emphasize the importance of hand-washing one more time!

Be well!
Dr. [...]

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Tips Help Boomers Exercise Safely

May 4, 2010

If you are a baby boomer, chances are you are also over 50! Here’s the good news: 50 is the new 30! Fortunately, more of us are taking care of ourselves by eating healthier, taking appropriate supplements, and exercising. But be careful! If you are finally jumping on the “health and wellness”  bandwagon and just [...]

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American Diets Need a Daily Dose of Color

April 29, 2010

I have been reading about the benefits of phytonutrients for years now. In fact, my family and I take a pharmaceutical-grade formulation as part of our daily wellness regimen called Phytovite to make sure we are supplementing the levels of phytonutrients in our diet. I thought I would share this article on the benefits of [...]

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Americans Could Increase Phytonutrient Intake with Varying Foods

April 27, 2010

I thought I would reprint this article from the 4/26/10 edition of Neutraceuticals World Magazine to emphasize the importance of Phytonutrients in our daily diet. I guess it all goes back to what we all learned in kindergarten – “Eat your fruits and vegetables.” This article can help you zero in on [...]

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Monosodium glutamate (MSG)

April 24, 2010

Monosodium Glutamate is a food additive that has been used extensively for decades. But what is all the buzz about? You hear about it all the time, but do you know if it really is unhealthy? Is it safe? Read on…
Be well,
Dr. S
Although major government agencies throughout the world have deemed the ingredient as safe, [...]

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