Foods that can help with arthritis, asthma, allergies, diabetes and more!

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Posted on 24th May 2010 by admin in Family Health Tips

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There are quite a few conditions that are aggravated by inflammation.  Certain foods can increase inflammation and cause these conditions to become worse.  These foods include  nightshade vegetables (eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes and peppers), fast foods, processed foods, wheat and gluten.

What can you do to reduce inflammation?  Black Currant Seed Oil and Cod Liver Oil can help.  But, be careful about the quality of these products.  Make sure you use oils that have been produced to maintain their live biological activity, high vitamin content and beneficial fatty acids.

Altering your diet to avoid inflammatory foods can help with these conditions:  arthritis, asthma, allergies, diabetes, heart disease, chronic eczema, colitis, Crohn’s disease, psoriasis, lupus, dementia, Alzheimer’s, thyroid disease, and pancreatitis.

Do you have Heel Spurs?

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Posted on 17th May 2010 by admin in Family Health Tips

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Most people with heel spurs describe the pain as burning, stabbing or aching in the heel area.  This can occur on the top or bottom of the foot.  For most people there is more pain in the morning when weight is put on the foot after getting out of bed.  It can also be more painful after long periods of standing, weight bearing, and other physical activity.  Nearly 2 million Americans suffer from this condition.

A common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, which can occur with or without heel spurs.  Heel pain can become debilitating and some people have surgery to remove spurs.  However, they often grow back.  While this condition can be extremely painful, most cases don’t require surgery and conservative treatments are very helpful.

In our office, we have a nutritional protocol that utilizes whole food supplements and herbs to reduce the inflammation.  We also have a protocol to help remove the spurs.  In addition, we do physical therapy and correct misaligned bones in the foot.

Breast Cancer Prevention

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Posted on 10th May 2010 by admin in Family Health Tips

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Several studies have shown that women can help prevent breast cancer by eating cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and bok choy.  Ideally, eat one 1/2 cup serving of these vegetables every day to get the most out of their cancer preventing qualities.

Here’s what the American Institute for Cancer Research has to say about cruciferous vegetables:

Several laboratory studies have suggested that cruciferous vegetables help regulate a complex system of bodily enzymes that defend against cancer. Components of these vegetables have shown the ability to stop the growth of cancer cells in various cell, tissue and animal models, including tumors of the breast, endometrium, lung, colon, liver, colon and cervix.

Not only do these vegetables help fight cancer.  They are also high in vitamins and are a great source of fiber.  Plus, they’re low in calorie-density and protect against weight gain.

Signs of a Stroke–Know what to look for!

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Posted on 3rd May 2010 by admin in Family Health Tips

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The first three hours of a stroke are critical in getting to a hospital and getting medical attention for a stroke.  Unfortunately, most people don’t know what to look for and don’t recognize a stroke until it’s too late.

So, here’s an easy way to remember what to do…it’s the first three letters, S-T-R.  This stands for SMILE, TALK, and RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If you think someone might be having a stroke, and they have trouble smiling, talking or raising both arms, call 911 immediately!  With prompt medical care, the effects of a stroke can be significantly minimized.