by Jennifer Reid | Jan 31, 2012 | Brain Health, Uncategorized
Are you a night owl who can’t fall asleep? Are you half dead in the morning without several cups of coffee? If so, you may have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. Our “body clock,” or circadian rhythm, regulates our sleep/wake cycles. A healthy...
by Jennifer Reid | Jan 24, 2012 | Gluten intolerance, Uncategorized
Call it acid reflux, heartburn, or GERD, but having stomach acid splash back up into your esophagus is painful and distressing. Although researchers cite various causes, one that many doctors overlook is gluten, the protein found in wheat, spelt, rye, barley, and...
by Jennifer Reid | Jan 17, 2012 | Adrenal health, Female health, Male health
Mary was a mother of two who began a vigorous exercise program of weight lifting and running, one to two hours a day, six days a week. Not only did she fail to lose weight, she actually gained weight, and found herself battling fatigue, irritability, and constant...
by Jennifer Reid | Jan 11, 2012 | Female health, Functional medicine, Male health
A new study found older women who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs increase their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by almost 50 percent. Researchers say it isn’t clear why the drug raises the risk of diabetes, and that the findings could be applied to men....
by Jennifer Reid | Nov 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
Reduce your risk of sudden death from heart attack to nearly zero! Did you know that sudden death is the most common consequence of a first heart attack? It is totally preventable with lifestyle modifications. The Nurses’ Health Study, one of the longest running...
