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Birth Control & Broken Bones: Are You at Risk?

July 6, 2010

Conventional Birth Control pills and injections can prevent pregnancy but at what price? Recent studies have revealed shocking side effects among many popular birth control methods, read below. Important: Those of us with digestive disorders (Crohn’s, Colitis, Celiac Disease, IBS, etc) are more prone to poor calcium absorption and bone density loss. The side effects of [...]

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Food Poisoning: How to Protect Yourself While Eating Out

April 23, 2010

Attention: New medical research indicates a clear connection between food poisoning caused by Salmonella and IBD (Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s). In August of 2009, the journal of “Gastroenterology” published a study by Dr. Kahng, which indicated that a large number of patients developed IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease such as Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s) after being [...]

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Stress Relief With Chocolate

February 19, 2010

I’ve been having a love affair with chocolate for more than 40 years. I love how it slowly melts in my mouth producing a feeling of oral happiness and mind tranquility. I eat a piece of dark chocolate before taking exams, giving public speeches, lectures and after any other stressful event in my life. I [...]

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Q&A: How To Use Simple Foods As Natural Cures for Depression

December 29, 2009

Q: Jacinta writes: I’m new to juicing and am hoping to find the right combination to help aid in anxiety and depression. Any ideas? A:Hello Jacinta! I have some mood lifting ideas for you this winter. Overall, I love winter holidays. This is the time I cherish the most because I spend it with my [...]

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Water or Coke?

November 2, 2009

When I moved to USA in 1979, my drink of choice was Coca-Cola. I was literally addicted to this sweet, bubbly soda. Later after my college graduation with a BS degree in Food, Diet and Nutrition, I worked in New York hospital where my colleague nutritionist gave me an article about water and coke. After [...]

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The Unseen Dangers of Tylenol: What You Must Know

August 4, 2009

Tylenol – it’s as prevalent and recognizable as anything you put into your body. But what’s not so recognized is that the active ingredient, acetaminophen, can pose serious health risks. Some 56,000 emergency room visits and 26,000 hospitalizations come about every year as a result of an acetaminophen overdose. And an analysis of national mortality [...]

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