Focus on Five and Exercise

Every day millions of Americans ingest dietary supplements which are thought to be safe, natural and healthy. Unfortunately, in some cases these supplements contain dangerous chemicals which have serious health consequences. This article in the New England Journal of Medicine discusses the difficulties in identifying the exact compounds in dietary supplements and the subsequent health  and social consequences.

Revenge of the Healthy Lifestyle 

This study in the August 2009 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine adds  to the growing body of literature in the medical community  that documents a decreased incidence of chronic diseases,  diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension, in individuals that engage in a healthy lifestyle- generous portions of fruits and vegetables daily, limited intake of red meat,regular exercise and abstension from smoking.

Weight Gain in Pregnancy

Breast Cancer
We live in a time where early breast cancer detection is recommended however most women would like to prevent the development of breast cancer. While genetics and family history are risk factors w!ith most cancer, the reality is that most women that develop breast cancer have no family history or known genetic markers for breast cancer.More and more studies are identifying substances in fruits and vegetables which kill breast cancer cells in laboratory studies.Lifestyle changes can lead to lifestyle enhancement!  As the incidence and prevalence of obesity increases, so does the risk of breast cancer.Recent studies have shown that a healthy lifestyle  can reduce your risk of breast cancer. Don't take my word for it-read the articles below and check back for further information on breast cancer reduction. Eat Fresh,Live Healthy!

Lifestyle and Breast Cancer-Lower Your Risk!

Green Tea and Mushrooms-Is There a Role in Breast Cancer Prevention?

Breast Feeding and Breast Cancer

This study examines  women with first degree relatives with breast cancer and the incidence of pre menopausal breast cancer. Breastfeeding not only benefits babies but also provides health benefits to mothers as well.
Diabetes
Diabetes(Type II), hypertension and heart disease are the new triad dominating the health care system in this country.In most cases these diseases are preventable but the incidence of all three of these conditions increases yearly.The end results include blindness, amputation, stroke,dementia,myocardial infarction and kidney failure. Every day and every meal offers us  the chance to eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole grains and  live healthy lives and hopefully prevent illness and progression of any diseases or to eat high fat, processed, high fructose corn syrup , cheap and nutritionally poor food   and expect a miracle drug to help us lose the inevitable weight gained. It is your choice; make the right one.Eat Fresh,Live Healthy
Just Say No to Diabetes- Recent Archives of Internal Medicine

20.8 million people are living with diabetes according to the American Diabetes Association. To accomodate this fact,more and more television commercials are advertising supplies to help diabetics live with diabetes. While special equipment and materials are needed to help manage their diabetes,diabetes prevention need no supplies ,equipment or needles. Lifestyle changes are the key and are repeatedly bourne out by clinical studies.

Pesticide Usage, Farmers and Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease

Obesity and Heart Failure Risk

Beets and the Fight Against Hypertension

The Importance of Healthy Living

Low Glycemic Breakfast May Improve Benefits of Working Out

Breastfeeding and Decreased Cardiovascular Risk in Women 

 Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology May 2009

Weight Loss

Miracle Weight Loss Pllan

Acai Berries-the new superfood?

Not. This berry from Brazil has been hailed as the new superfood.(is there such a thing?) Simply put,this claim is part of a effective, successful supermarketing campaign which explains the phenomenal  sale of foods contating these berries. In reality however,  all foods with blue, purple and red pigments contatin antioxidants and phytochemicals which can decrease the risk of some cancers, diabetes, hypertension as well as heart disease. Diversity is the key to life-Don't Believe the Hype !

Free Range Eggs- Are They Really Free?

Vitamin D and Women-Who Knew!