We take our kidneys for granted, pure and simple. How important are the kidneys? They’re responsible, first and foremost, for filtering waste out of the body. Don’t want your body to be filled with waste? Keep your kidneys working properly. Unfortunately, people abuse their kidneys routinely with processed foods, excess sodium (salt), painkillers, inadequate water […]
We’ve talked in recent issues about the amount of time children are spending staring at screens – computers, tablets, laptops and mobile phones – and some of the health consequences, including poor posture. Physical activity also takes a hit in the face of excessive screen time, and children aren’t the only ones at risk. Screen […]
Breastfeeding may be one of the healthiest things a mom can do, with health benefits gained by both mother and child. For baby, benefits include reduced risk of colds / viruses, protection against chronic disease (including some childhood cancers), and reduced risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For mom, stronger bones, less risk of […]
As adults, most people realize how much their childhood experiences, good, bad and everything in between, influenced who they are today. Sometimes the seeds are planted early in life – even during the first few years. Of course, that doesn’t mean parents know how to raise their own children the right way, even with the […]
It was responsible for 11 million deaths worldwide in 2017 – approximately one in five deaths that year. We’re talking about the unhealthy diet, specifically diets high in sugar, salt and processed meats, and unfortunately, we have to assume the 2018 and 2019 health burden is even higher. Findings from the Global Burden of Disease […]
