Archive for October, 2013
Fish Oil Medicine
October 30, 2013 Written by JPOne of the strengths of evidence-based, natural medicine is confidence. As a consultant, educator and writer, I have confidence about my positions because they’re backed by peer-reviewed, scientific evidence. Therefore, I’m not just one lonely voice making an impassioned argument. Rather, I’m part of a collective of voices that uses documented facts and findings to further the cause of natural health care. This very same philosophy can be used by individuals who have no particular interest in working in the field of medicine. In fact, it can work equally well for anyone who simply wishes to incorporate more natural remedies into their treatment program.
Tags: Arthritis, Cancer, Fish Oil
Posted in Alternative Therapies, Bone and Joint Health, Nutritional Supplements | 21 Comments & Updates
Meat Substitutes
October 22, 2013 Written by JPRecently, a reader asked for my opinion about so-called meat substitutes. Since the topic of vegetarian alternatives to meat is rather complex and nuanced, I’ve decided to write about my answer on this site. But, before I offer my perspective, I want to make it clear that I’m exclusively focusing on the nutritional aspects of the issue. I’ll leave the ecological and philosophical arguments for other commentators and forums.
Tags: Fiber, Mushrooms, Vegetarian
Posted in Diet and Weight Loss, Food and Drink, Nutrition | 2 Comments & Updates
Green Tea News 2013
October 14, 2013 Written by JPThere are very few trends you can count on in the field of modern medicine and nutrition. The “stock” of virtually every food and/or supplement tends to go up and down more erratically than the Dow Jones or Nasdaq. One day coffee is bad for you, the next it’s being touted as a preventative for Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and liver cancer. For years, doctors have been recommending supplemental calcium for just about everyone. Now, there’s a grand debate about potential cardiovascular side effects involving this essential mineral. And, the examples go on and on. However, if there is such a thing as a bankable food/supplement which has sustained its sterling reputation over the years, it is most certainly green tea.
Tags: Diabetes, Green Tea, Liver
Posted in Food and Drink, Heart Health, Women's Health | 6 Comments & Updates
Loving Kindness Meditation
October 7, 2013 Written by JPIt’s relatively easy to recognize when you’re not getting enough exercise, nutrition or sleep. In the case of exercise and sleep, deficiency symptoms are usually subjective – fatigue, mood changes, shortness of breath, etc. A lack of nutrients sometimes presents itself physically, but can also be detected and/or verified with the assistance of diagnostic tests. On the other hand, social connectedness, an equally important aspect of wellness, is often overlooked. And, ironically, it may be one of the most common deficiency states affecting mankind in the 21st century.
Tags: Brain, Meditation, Pain
Posted in Alternative Therapies, Heart Health, Mental Health | 8 Comments & Updates