Around here, we’re big on gut health and for good reasons; Your gut has its own brain and it informs your overall health. But did you know that the microbes in your gut could predict whether you’re likely to die in the next 15 years? That’s right! According to two new studies our microbiome—the mix…
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The holidays are upon us. The season is in full swing. The turkey and stuffing and ham and green bean casserole have been devoured. Along with pie and cookies and cake and maybe a little too much alcohol… And we’ll do it all again (and possibly again and again) before we ring in the New…
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It’s that time of year again. The temperature is dipping. The leaves are dancing away from their trees. The night is falling earlier and earlier. You know what that means, don’t you? It’s time to talk about breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, as if on cue, a recent study from the…
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Back in November of last year, in the We’re Listening blog post, uwe asked you what you wanted to learn more about. Well, we did listen, and we’re going to make a series out of this particular topic because it’s just too much to stick into one blog. What’s the first thing you think of…
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It is with extraordinary grief that we must announce the loss of our founder, mentor and beloved friend, Dr. Joseph DiMatteo. Joe’s passing is a result of complications from surgery. Joe’s message of natural health and spiritual wholeness does not end here. In the coming weeks, we will announce plans to continue providing the same…
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A clinical trial from the Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Turin, Italy has successfully demonstrated that Red Yeast Rice is “effective, safe and well tolerated” in treating children with hypercholesterolemic (AKA – very high cholesterol). There are many reasons why a child (or adult) might have high cholesterol. Obesity, diet, diabetes and genetics are all shown…
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If you needed another reason to get to a healthy weight… Four studies in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology have confirmed that overweight moms dramatically increase the risk of major health issues in their children at adulthood. With the obesity epidemic showing no signs of slowing, this is worrying news for generations to come. Doctors…
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A new study from Atlanta’s Emory University has concluded that children consuming more than 6 tsp (that’s teaspoons, NOT tablespoons!) of sugar per day are harming their health! According to the study of compiled, peer-reviewed research, children 4-8 should stay under three teaspoons while those under 4 shouldn’t have any added sugar. For perspective, a…
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Menorrhagia is categorized as excessively heavy menstrual flow, long period length, and clotting. Factors: Endometrial polyps Endometriosis Uterine Fibroids Endometrial Hyperplasia Liver Congestion or Damage Chronic Iron deficiency Vitamin E Deficiency Poor Thyroid function Vitamin K deficiency Hormonal Imbalances Supplement Support: Vitamin A* Chlorophyll Vitamin K Vitamin E Progesterone Vitex-agnus castus Whole foods diet Accupressure…
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According to a recently published article, “Feeding premature babies mostly breast milk during the first month of life appears to spur more robust brain growth, compared with babies given little or no breast milk. Studying preterm infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, the researchers found that preemies whose daily…
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