Making sauerkraut or any fermented vegetable can be fun, nutritious, and rewarding. A few pointers will help you achieve success Use filtered or bottled water- Tap water contains antibacterial agents to inhibit harmful growth of bacteria. The same antibacterial agents...
For thousands of years fermented foods have been consumed by nearly every culture in the world. These health promoting foods have historically been used to ward off disease and promote health. Before the advent of refrigeration vegetables were stored in root cellars,...
Many proverbs are based in some degree of truth. Let’s explore some of the more popular ones and examine the validity of their health claims.An apple a day keeps the doctor away Apples are a rich source of natural pectin and soluble fiber. Pectin is found in highest...
In part 1 we reviewed the two types of melatonin and how they function in regard to circadian rhythm sleep/wake patterns and antioxidant properties. In part 2 we will discuss: Difference between seasonal affective disorder and winter blues, along with statistics How...
Part one focuses on what melatonin is, part two will discuss how melatonin plays a role in winter blues or seasonal affective disorder, along with tips to navigate this time of year.What is melatonin? You may have heard that melatonin is a hormone that regulates...
The heartbreaking headlines of innocent lives touched by the accidental overdose of one of the most insidious drugs in our time continues to explode to never heard numbers.A toddler almost died while playing at a Tacoma Park. He had accidentally been exposed to...
The best way to take antibiotics is to never need them. But that isn’t always an option. However, there are some steps you can take to strengthen your immune system so that you and your loved ones can fight off illness. The recent outbreak of deaths from group A...
In part 1 we reviewed how antibiotics work, part 2 what biofilms are and their role in antibiotic resistance. In part 3 we will review: When antibiotics are needed and when they aren’t appropriate Distinguish between an allergic reaction to an antibiotic and the...