December 1, 2011 – 11:37 pm
Yesterday, I was interviewed by best-selling author and nutritional researcher Brad King on his fantastic show, “Transforming Health,” on Voice America. Brad brought his extensive knowledge of holistic health into our conversation about how unidentified food and chemical sensitivities can cause problems ranging from migraines, IBS, and fibromyalgia to autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis. Listen [...]
November 15, 2011 – 9:48 am
The Environmental Working Group recently posted guidelines on safeguarding your family’s environmental health during this season of feasts and celebrations. The EWG boils it down to these three tips: Choose food low in added chemicals and pollutants Use non-toxic cookware Store and reheat leftovers safely Buy organic whenever you can, cook with cast iron, stainless [...]
By Elizabeth
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November 8, 2011 – 5:19 pm
According to an article in the New York Times, “Antibiotic abuse may also be contributing to the increasing incidence of obesity, as well as allergies, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma and gastroesophageal reflux.” The article examine numerous studies from around the world that have been showing the long-term side effects that antibiotics have on our bodies. [...]
November 3, 2011 – 3:59 pm
My son came home the other day and asked why I didn’t take him to get a flu shot. “We don’t get flu shots,” I answered. “We drink Good Belly instead.” Yes, I was being flippant, but still. While the vitamins and probiotics in Good Belly won’t kill any flu germs we might pick up, [...]
November 2, 2011 – 11:56 am
Switching to healthier eating has paid off for me as I’m unquestionably healthier and in better shape at 42 than I was at 22. Waking up blind in my right eye two weeks before my thirtieth birthday and a subsequent diagnosis of multiple sclerosis inspired me to give some serious thought to my health. Now, [...]
October 13, 2011 – 11:38 am
An update from the Fight MS with Food project: Case study of Cyndi C. Cyndi is a 42-year old married mother diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. When she joined the Fight MS with Food project, her main symptom was extreme pain and itchiness on her upper right arm and shoulder. The skin there was constantly red [...]
October 4, 2011 – 9:28 am
According to the Environmental Working Group, the truth is that when it comes to genetically engineered foods, there is no labeling requirement. These foods have been altered at the molecular level. They are appearing on supermarket shelves with increasing frequency – in fact, 94 percent of all U.S.-grown soybeans are genetically engineered! The Environmental Working [...]
September 19, 2011 – 9:06 am
Last week I was interviewed on Trudy Thomas’ radio show, “Living with HOPE,” on the Body Mind & Spirit network. Trudy focuses on issues facing the chronically ill and how they can face them with hope rather than despair. We discussed how I faced my own health challenges by focusing on diet and nutrition, and [...]
