October 13, 2014 Did you know that there is a link between caffeine and symptoms in post menopausal women? As many as 85% of women experience hot flashes during menopause. In a recent study, researchers found that women who used caffeine had significantly greater symptom scores for hot flashes and night sweats when compared to women…
Read MoreOctober 10, 2014 In last weeks Livestream, Joe discussed how you can slow down the biologic clock at the cellular level by discussing the relationship between our genes and our environment. He describes this as the “Toxicology of Aging”. One of the many takeaway messages is to “try to modify the modifiable characteristics in your…
Read MoreOctober 8, 2014 Resveratrol, a compound containing polyphenols, which are classified as antioxidants, have been shown to possess many health benefits which now are known to possibly include improvement in memory performance. A study done recently used a dose of 200mg/day of resveratrol as a dietary supplement and a placebo. Observing that: “This study provides…
Read MoreOctober 6, 2014 Did you know that stress in the workplace, long known for its increased risk of cardiovascular disease, can be linked to increased risk of diabetes as well? A study done in Germany found “Men and women who experience high job strain are at higher risk for developing [type-2 diabetes] independently of traditional…
Read MoreOctober 3, 2014 Last Saturday, we held a special livestream event at Grace Life Church in Monroeville, PA. After worship and song, Joe spoke to the audience as well as those who watched live. I am please to provide the link to the entire livestream, in case you missed it. Hearing Joe speak about the…
Read MoreOctober 1, 2014 In a recent article in Natural Standard, a study was discussed that suggests that curcumin might reduce depression symptoms in people with major depression. Curcumin, derived from turmeric, a spice which comes from the root of the turmeric plant, has been shown to have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In a recent study,…
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2014 Did you know that lutein, a carotenoid, which is important in maintaining eye health as we age, has been found to be more available in our bodies with the addition of certain dietary fats. Importantly, the study authors report that: “lutein accumulation in the liver and the eye was highest in the…
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2014 On Tuesday of this week, Joe and I had the privilege to be on KDKA’s Mind Body and Soul with Nan Cohen and Robert Mangino. We enjoyed introducing ourselves to a new audience and thought you might enjoy listening to the show. Here is the link for the show: Mind Body and…
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2014 A legume that is low in calories, rich in fiber, and a good source of protein, lentils (Lens culinaris subsp. culinaris) may be an affordable and accessible food to supplement the mineral Selenium. Selenium is an important but often overlooked micronutrient. Selenium deficiency can lead to diseases that weaken heart muscles and cause…
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2014 High stress, lack of movement, inactivity, poor diet, starvation diets, low calorie foods or sugar free diets, refined white flours, sugars AND alcohol are all examples of lethal blows to your metabolism, as discussed by Joe in this weeks Livestream. These cause you to produce more visceral fats. Many of us fall into…
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