When you are trying to keep your blood sugar levels down, the natural first step is in limiting bread, pasta and cake—all those “desirable and tempting” foods. Carbs can actually lurk in other less obvious places and it would be advisable to know that when you’re counting those carbs. There are 10 common foods have […]
Whether you are a man or a woman, did you know that a male hormone called androgen is present in your body? The hormone is responsible for signaling the maturation of the skin’s sebaceous glands, and as these glands mature — oil production increases particularly in the face. The areas of the face that are […]
Protein-Based Cancer Signature
April 16, 2018The University of Basel’s Biozentrum research team has investigated the expression of ribosomal proteins in a range of human tissues, including tumors. They have discovered a cancer type specific signature and have reported this in Genome Biology. This cancer signature could potentially be used to predict the progression of the disease. As we learned in […]
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is going after the natural medicine system known as homeopathy. In November of 2016 the FTC stated that homeopathic remedies were lacking sufficient proof to claim they are effective. The remedies must state there is no scientific evidence that the product works. The FTC further stated that in […]
We all started our little nibblers out by covering their highchair trays with those cheerios. They were always the popular finger foods our kids were raised on. Oats are the primary ingredient and the corn starch and sugar they contain come from non-GMO corn and cane sugar. If this is so, why the concern […]
Excessive Worrying & Your Health
April 10, 2018Researchers warn that worrying about your health can be a self-fulfilling prophecy, raising the risk of heart disease and death. Neurotic and anxiety traits have also been linked to a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Getting a negative result from your doctor is usually a relief for most people, but an estimated 5 to 10% […]
How to Avoid a Hypersensitivity Reaction
March 19, 2018Did you know that you can decrease your exposure to allergens? It may seem impossible, especially in the case of substances in the air like pollen, mold, and dander. However, there are ways you to avoid contact with allergens and reduce hypersensitivity reactions. Allergen #1: Dust Mites Did you know that tiny bugs can live […]
In previous articles, we discussed how chocolate can provide incredible benefits to our brain health, why we love it so much, and where we can find dairy-free options. Today, we will answer the question — can chocolate cure coughs better than traditional medicine? “Chocolate can calm coughs,” Professor Alyn Morice, head of cardiovascular and respiratory […]
Our Love for Chocolate Explained
February 17, 2018Women crave it; men hoard it. Chocolate is undoubtedly one of the most popular treats in the world. But do you ever question why we love it so much? Here is the science behind why we can’t resist its luscious taste, and why we shouldn’t give it up — dieting or not. Presence […]
We have all heard about how good apples are for you. As I write this article, I would like to caution any of the cancer patients about over eating apples. Our patients at New Hope Unlimited are cautioned not eat them during treatment. My reasoning for this is simple. There are a lot of studies […]
