“Very high triglycerides is a medical term for something serious: TOO MUCH FAT IN YOUR BLOOD.” This large-print, bold-faced type caught my attention in one of the many full page pharmaceutical advertisements in the most recent Newsweek. Under this bold heading offset in large print and different color font was the infamous direct-to-consumer catch, “Ask [...]
Is Your Probiotic Just A Mutt?
September 10, 2010 by 1 Comment
To me, a dog is a dog. If you are a dog lover and are familiar with the different breeds of dogs, and all of their strengths and weaknesses, then it must irk you when people like me talk about dogs. Yes, there are some big dogs, little dogs, annoying dogs and lazy dogs. That [...]
Vitamin D: More Info…
January 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Vitamin D status has been published in mainstream media for some time now. Most everyone knows that the importance of normal vitamin D levels are important for good health. Not only is vitamin D important in bone health, mood, and musculoskeletal health, but there are also other areas of new research. In a recent study [...]
Are You Getting Enough Fish Oil Supplements?
July 22, 2009 by Leave a Comment
One of the most important things you can do for your health is daily consumption of omega-3 fatty acids (optimal dosing 2-4 grams per day of EPA and DHA). Did you know that omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils) provide cardiovascular protection by at least seven different mechanisms and prevent cancer by at least seven different [...]
