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Women With Celiac Disease Suffer from Depression, Disordered Eating, Study Finds http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111227093059.htm
As Part Of A Heart-Healthy Diet, Eating Lean Beef Daily Can Help Lower Cholesterol http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/239323.php
Scientists Identify An Innate Function Of Vitamin E http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/239545.php
New non-GMO 'super' broccoli contains extra cancer-fighting nutrients http://www.naturalnews.com/034480_super_broccoli_cancer_nutrients.html
Did you miss my lecture on “Nutrition for Senior Women” at the Heritage Hotel in Southbury last month? Ask me for the PowerPoint presentation and get my personally suggested supplement plan for the woman who wants to age gracefully.
October is Non-GMO awareness month. I encourage you to educate yourself about this important topic. Remember that small steps really do make a difference—shop at New Morning where we are proud to participate in the Non-GMO Verified Project.
Join me on Facebook for Tea Talk—weekly information about teas for health, herbal tisanes, medicinal preparations and more!
Our monthly herbal study group will feature Flower Essence Practitioner Lupo Passero on November 5th 10:00-12:30 and a special “Making Herbal Gifts for the Holidays” class on December 3rd, 10:00-1:00. Advanced reservations are required for both events.
Do you have any ideas you’d like to share with me for the new store? I’d love to hear your suggestions on how I can better serve your health needs as a trusted member of your health care team.
I was asked to write an article for Jamie Oliver's website! Read...
I wrote an article for Jamie Oliver's website!
Food Pyramid is Replaced with My Plate
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
Whey Protein Better Than Soy for Weight Loss http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20110715/whey-protein-may-be-helpful-for-weight-loss
Higher Protein Diets Improve Appetite Control and Satiety http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-07/epr-hdc070811.php
Eating 600-Calories / Day Diet May Reverse Diabetes http://diabetes.webmd.com/news/20110624/very-low-calorie-diet-may-reverse-diabetes
Bacteria in grocery meat resistant to antibiotics” Researchers have found high levels of bacteria in meat commonly found on grocery store shelves, with more than half of the bacteria resistant to multiple types of antibiotics, according to a study released on Friday. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/15/us-bacteria-meat-idUSTRE73E7FJ20110415 One more reason to buy locally produced, organic meats!
University of Maryland School of Medicine Researchers Identify Key Pathogenic Differences Between Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity http://somvweb.som.umaryland.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1474&z=5 This is an important piece of research as it clearly distinguishes between celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. About 1 % of the population has celiac disease, an autoimmune reaction to gluten, whereas 10% of the general population is thought to suffer from gluten sensitivity, a non-autoimmune reaction to gluten that can present with symptoms similar to celiac disease, but is considered less severe.
Want to know what’s in your home that might be making you sick? Check out this fun, interactive website—click on the rooms of the house to see where toxins reside and what you can do about them. (Note: You might REALLY want to do my whole body detox program after your house tour!) http://www.everydayexposures.com/
Do calcium supplements cause cardiovascular disease? http://www.townsendletter.com/Jan2011/gabyed0111.html
This editorial by integrative physician Alan Gaby should re-assure you that taking calcium supplements properly, combined with the right amount of magnesium and other trace minerals, does not increase the risk of CVD.
Diagnostic Dilemmas in Lyme Disease http://www.townsendletter.com/Jan2011/diagnoselyme0111.html
Diagnosing chronic lyme disease is not easy—this article sheds some light on the newest diagnostic technology available and why there is such conflicting information about this insidious illness.
Meat Will Get New Nutrition Labels Starting in January 2012, 40 of the most popular cuts of meat will have required labeling of calories, fat and saturated fat, as stated in a new ruling by the USDA.
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20110104/meat-will-get-new-nutrition-labels
U.S. Officials Recommend Reduced Fluoride Levels in Water In an effort to reduce the number of individuals with mottled or spotted teeth due to excessive amounts of fluoride, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are recommending that the fluoride level in drinking water be set at 0.7 milligrams per liter of water, replacing the current recommended range of 0.7 to 1.2 milligrams.
http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/648650.html HCG Worthless as Weight-Loss Aid
Don’t be fooled by the HCG diet—it is a very low calorie diet (500 calories/day) which poses multiple health risks and should only be done under medical supervision. HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin) is a hormone of pregnancy which can be dangerous.
http://www.dietscam.org/reports/hcg.shtml
Genetically Modified Food October is Non-GMO Month at many retail establishments across the country, including New Morning Natural & Organic. In honor of this effort, here are a number of useful websites where you can learn all about GMOs (“genetically modified organisms”) and take a stand.
Non-GMO Project www.nongmoproject.org “The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit collaboration of manufacturers, retailers, processors, distributors, farmers, seed companies and consumers. Our shared belief is that everyone deserves an informed choice about whether or not to consume genetically modified products, and our common mission is to ensure the sustained availability of non-GMO choices”
True Food Network www.centerforfoodsafety.org “Our Mission: The Center for Food Safety works to protect human health and the environment by curbing the proliferation of harmful food production technologies and by promoting organic and other forms of sustainable agriculture.”
Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT) http://www.responsibletechnology.org/GMFree/Home/index.cfm “The Institute for Responsible Technology is a world leader in educating policy makers and the public about genetically modified (GM) foods and crops. We investigate and report their risks and impact on health, environment, the economy, and agriculture, as well as the problems associated with current research, regulation, corporate practices, and reporting.
GM Watch www.gmwatch.org “GMWatch is an independent organization, founded in 1998, which seeks to counter the enormous corporate political power and propaganda of the biotech industry and its supporters through its website, its lists, its Spinprofiles portal, LobbyWatch, the BanGMFood campaign, and its many other outreach and campaigning activities”.
Visit my friends at The Natural Princess and read my article on tomatoes! http://www.thenaturalprincess.com/nutrition.html
Keeping Tabs on Vitamin B Advised with Metformin (CME/CE) The association of metformin treatment with vitamin B12 deficiency was confirmed in a long-term trial, suggesting that diabetic patients receiving the popular drug would benefit from vitamin monitoring and perhaps B12 supplementation. With 4.3 years... full story http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Diabetes/tb/20220
Noncardiac Benefits of Statins Found Lacking (CME/CE) Claims of unintended benefits of statins appear to be largely unsubstantiated and known risks -- including liver and renal problems and myopathy -- confirmed, British researchers concluded based on findings from a large prospective open cohort study.... full story http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Atherosclerosis/tb/20232
Milk from Grass Fed Cows is Heart Healthy http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE64R5GY20100528
Concerned about pesticides in food? Check out: http://www.whatsonmyfood.com
1. Between 25% and 30% of overweight and obese children had symptoms consistent with GERD. That contrasts with previous evidence suggesting a GERD prevalence of 3% to 5% among children (Arch Pediatr Adolescent Med 2000; 154: 150-54).
Comment: Obesity causes GERD because extra weight puts pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Poor eating habits are also associated with having GERD (eating the wrong foods too fast, too much, too late, etc). Medications that treat GERD impair the body’s ability to absorb calcium, B12, protein and other nutrients that are essential to growing children. Some prescription medications may also contribute to colitis. This is really tragic! What will happen to these children, who are malnourished and overfed, then given prescription medications that exacerbate health problems associated with nutrient deficiencies? Will these children grow up to develop osteoporosis in their twenties and thirties? Will they suffer from a B12 deficiency- related depression, only to be given more drugs? Our children desperately need to be taught proper nutrition and to learn to maintain a normal weight. There is no reason why any child should have to be on the “purple pill”!
2. Women, who supplemented with zinc demonstrated reductions in anger and hostility and improvements in mood compared to those women who did not supplement with zinc.
http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/v64/n3/full/ejcn2009158a.html
Comment: This study used only an additional 7 mg of zinc daily to get an effect. There is a very simple in-office test to determine if you are sufficient for zinc. Ask me how.
3. A new study on children’s willingness to eat fruit indicates that they are prepared to eat twice as much when it is visually appealing; findings that could help inform food producers’ strategies as well as parents’. http://www.foodnavigator.com/Science-Nutrition/Presentation-and-innovation-are-key-to-kids-healthy-food-habits-Study 4. Dietary sugars may be affecting cholesterol levels JAMA 2010, Volume 303, Issue 15, Pages 1490-1497 “Caloric Sweetener Consumption and Dyslipidemia Among US Adults” Authors: J.A. Welsh, A. Sharma, J.L. Abramson, V. Vaccarino, C. Gillespie, M.B. Vos
Comment: This is the first study of its kind to link higher intakes of added sugar in the diet to increased risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as lower HDL- cholesterol levels, higher triglyceride levels and higher ratios of triglycerides to HDL-cholesterol. A heart- healthy diet is so much more than just “low in saturated fat and cholesterol”. It is a diet rich in monounsaturated fats found in olives, nuts and avocados. It is high in fiber, rich in protective anti-oxidants found in fresh produce and spices. It is also low in added sugars. The average American consumes 22 teaspoons per day of added sugars. Over 1/3 of this sugar comes from soft drinks.
5. Vitamin D Best Taken With Largest Meal of Day, Study Finds http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=638872
1. Verified Nutrition
Verified Nutrition is a free online library of evidence-based nutrition references which have been verified to be credible and accurate. The library is complemented by a forum discussion area for members to ask questions and chat about nutrition. http://verifiednutrition.com
2. Not all Power bars are nutritious… http://cbs5.com/food/power.bars.nutrition.2.1587716.html
3. Being Active an Hour a Day Puts Brakes on Weight Gain Walking, biking, dancing can all help normal-weight women as they age, study finds. http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=637286
4. Last supper 'has been super-sized', say obesity experts http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8580146.stm
1. Almond skins are a good source of pre-biotics—compounds that encourage the growth of beneficial probiotic bacteria in the gut-- yet ANOTHER reason to love almonds! http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080627163121.htm
2. Dietary saturated fat was found NOT to be associated with an increased risk for heart disease and has caused quite a stir in the nutrition community. http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/articles/2010/02/24/the_ongoing_arguments_over_our_consumption_of_saturated_fats/?s_campaign=8315
3. Meat allergies may be more common than previously thought. Another good reason to be tested for food allergies and or food sensitivities. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61R0MW20100228
4. Vitamin D Council – A great resource for information about the importance of vitamin D in human health. Order your vitamin D home finger stick test here! http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/
5. Ask me about direct-to-consumer lab testing! Visit www.directlabs.com to see how you can take charge of your own health!
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