We are all familiar with the health problems that can result from consuming too much sugar, including obesity and diabetes, but new research suggests that too much sugar can also have a negative impact on the mind. Sugar Negatively Affects Memory In a recent study, lab rats were fed a diet of … [Read more...]
Chemotherapy and Fish Oil
December 20, 2011 by 2 Comments
Fish Oil May Reduce Damage and Increase Effectiveness of Chemotherapy Fish oil, which contains essential omega-3 fatty acids, supports many areas of health and most notably, heart health. However, most Americans do not get enough of it in their diets because omega-3s tend to spoil quickly and are … [Read more...]
Omega-3′s Improve Depression Symptoms
November 30, 2011 by 1 Comment
Omega-3s Effective for Improving Depression Symptoms Recently there has been some confusion regarding the effect of omega-3s on mood, and more specifically on depression. A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed no benefit of omega-3 supplementation on mood or … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Olive Oil
November 16, 2011 by 1 Comment
Olive Oil Protects Against Dangerous LDL Cholesterol While many are familiar with LDL cholesterol as “bad” cholesterol, it is even more dangerous to the body when it becomes oxidized. LDL becomes oxidized when it reacts with free radicals. Then oxidized LDL in turn becomes more reactive with … [Read more...]
Heart Healthy Lifestyle
September 13, 2011 by 1 Comment
Heart Healthy Lifestyle Every year over 1 million Americans suffer from a heart attack. People are becoming more aware of the serious nature of heart disease and the need to prevent it. There is a correlation between heart disease and education with those of a higher education level having a … [Read more...]
Looking to Prevent Heart Attack and Sudden Death?
August 23, 2011 by 2 Comments
OmegaQuant HS Omega-3 Index Test Kit This simple home test can give you essential information to: Reduce your risk of heart attack Reduce cancer risk Improve energy levels Improve inflammation Enhance health skin Protect vision This is a home test that you can do easily in your … [Read more...]
Pregnant Moms taking DHA Have Children with Fewer Colds
August 3, 2011 by 4 Comments
A recent study to be published in Pediatrics done at Emory University found that women taking 400 mg / day of DHA had children with fewer cold symptoms than the placebo group. Women who took DHA had infants that had nearly a 25% lower occurrence of colds during infancy. If the baby did develop a … [Read more...]
Test your Omega-3 Index at Home
June 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We like using the OmegaQuant HS Omega-3 Index Test Kit to determine omega-3 status for our patients. The test is done by OmegaQuant a CLIA-certified, reference laboratory that specializes in measuring essential fatty acids, concentrating specifically on EPA and DHA. OmegaQuant's uses a … [Read more...]
Omega-3 and Fish Oil In Breast Cancer
June 13, 2011 by 1 Comment
Good news for women taking omega-3 and fish oils. Recent studies showed that women taking omega 3 may lower their risk of breast cancer. Fish Oil and Breast Cancer The first study published last year by researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center looked at over 35,000 women that were … [Read more...]
Krill Oil Alternative Omega-3 Source
April 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Krill are small shrimp-like creatures found in all oceans of the world. Being small, krill are close to bottom of the food chain where they feed on plankton. They are one of the most important sources of nutrition for marine animals such as whales, seals, birds, and squid. Krill oil is not only a … [Read more...]
