Millions of American children and approximately 3% of the adult population have been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD. The main symptoms are reduced attentiveness and concentration, hyperactivity, distractibility and impulsiveness. Recently, researchers found subtle differences in the brain structure and metabolism between children with and without ADHD. Can diet trigger worsening symptoms? Methylphenidate, more […]

Foods to Maintain Strong Bones: • Calcium works in conjunction with magnesium and vitamin D. Foods with high calcium levels are milk, almond milk, yogurt, cheese, spinach, kale, broccoli, collard greens, beans, figs, tofu, sardines, almonds and calcium-fortified orange juice. • Magnesium, in addition to calcium and vitamin D, works to maintain strong bones. Foods […]

One-third of all cancers are diet-related. Foods can help a person cleanse the body and keep the immune system and the body strong. Wholesome foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes can accomplish this. Foods laden with chemicals, artificial sweeteners, like fat-free or sugar-free foods, offer the body an unnatural environment that may encourage […]

What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a white, waxy substance made by the liver that is only found in animal products. Is all cholesterol bad? HDL or high-density lipoproteins are good for the heart. If above 50 mg/dL, they protect the heart by helping to clear plaque out of your arteries. LDL or low-density lipoproteins are […]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a respiratory disease. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are two respiratory diseases with which you are probably already familiar. Respiration is the complete cycle of breathing in and out. When you breathe in (inhale), oxygen enters the lungs. When you breathe out (exhale), carbon dioxide leaves the lungs and the […]

There are many misconceptions about what to do when a person needs to take this drug. Coumadin is a blood-thinner. It’s not the only blood-thinner that you can take: garlic, vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, aspirin and fish oil are just a few others. The main concern of many people on Coumadin is eating certain vitamin […]

The Diet Game provides a month of practice meal plans to assist you in your new way of eating – to help you along on your journey. This is not meant to be a short-term diet but rather a teaching tool (a game!) for you to finally learn how to eat well for the rest […]

Cirrhosis is a progressive liver disease that’s usually brought on by alcoholism. Still, malaria, syphilis, viral hepatitis, drugs, blocked bile ducts or even malnutrition also can cause the disease. Cirrhosis causes the liver cells to die and be replaced by scar tissue. This scar tissue does not enable the liver to function properly. The liver […]

Diverticulosis is a very common condition of the intestine. About half of all Americans aged 60-80 and almost everyone over age 80 has it. When you have diverticulosis, small pouches called diverticula in your colon bulge out. This is mostly due to the American diet of refined carbohydrates and very little fiber and water that […]

Esophageal Reflux refers to the regurgitation of stomach acids into the esophagus. The most common symptom is heartburn. Esophageal reflux is usually a mild condition that can be managed medically or nutritionally. In chronic cases, however, it may lead to esophagitis, ulceration, or hemorrhage. The esophagus is usually protected from reflux of stomach contents by […]