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 | 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...
by Jennifer Reid | Jun 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
I have been super busy these past few weeks, and have neglected my blog! So today is a collection of a few good articles. The environmental working group has come out with the best and worst list for pesticide contamination on produce. You can get to the “dirty...
by Jennifer Reid | May 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
Adrenal fatigue, as we talked about in the last blog, can have devastating effects on a person’s health. A hallmark of this syndrome is taking a long time to heal and having excess fatigue and decreased stamina. Diseases like chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia,...
by Jennifer Reid | May 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
Adrenal fatigue is a common functional condition. It is identified by low adrenal hormones (cortisol, DHEA) coupled with a constellation of symptoms. Anyone can get adrenal fatigue, but it usually comes after a prolonged stressful situation or severe acute stress....
