The main functions of body's immune system are Protecting against infection Clearing damaged tissues, and Providing surveillance of potential malignant growth Meanwhile, your...
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Support for healthy diet and lifestyle
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on support for healthy diet and lifestyle...
New research on food diversity and health – why you should eat lots of different kinds of foods
Four different research studies document the health value of a diversity of foods.
Intermittent fasting — a new path to better health
What’s a simple way to help you lose weight, improve your metabolism, and reduce your risk of chronic diseases? The secret may lie not in what you eat, but when you eat. Interest...
Nutrients in context
The nutrients in food are most easily absorbed when they’re part of the overall food matrix.
Restless leg syndrome and gut bacteria
Restless leg syndrome has been linked to small intestine bacterial overgrowth.
What’s wrong with whole wheat flour
Well, first of all, it’s got gluten in it. That’s a problem for a few people. But that’s not the focus of this article. Wheat flour - even whole wheat flour - has plenty of...
Want to control your blood pressure without pharmaceuticals?
Natural remedies for high blood pressure
Is meat good for you? It depends…..
Grass fed beef has a far higher nutrient content than corn fed.
It’s more fundamental to health than good nutrition
Gut health is fundamental to good health.
Food and Pain – The Top 8 Nutrition Strategies to Get Relief
Eight effective nutrition strategies to reduce inflammation and pain.
For Bone Density – Let Them Eat Prunes!
Eating prunes improved bone density in a 2011 study of post-menopausal women.
Supplements vs. Food Diversity
Eating a diversity of foods ensures that you get the variety of micronutrients your body needs.
I Like Cookies
Sugar provides instant gratification to the brain’s pleasure centers. No wonder I like cookies so much! Unfortunately, the pleasure comes with many health risks.
Science reveals simple steps to health – 4 latest examples
The health breakthroughs we need don’t have to come from a high tech research lab. Four recent scientific articles underscore the value of common sense and public health approaches.
Two Best Reasons Not to Eat at Night
You should cut short your day’s eating by 8pm or even earlier. Here’s why…
Feeling Hungry? Actually You’re Thirsty
More on the importance of hydration from acupuncturist Karen Flicker
Judgeth Not Those Eating Evil Foods – Not Even Yourself
The Suppers Programs offer non-judgmental support for making diet changes
Mix of Amino Acids, Herbs Beats Back Pain
A combination of amino acids and herbal anti-inflammatories beats NSAID’s for back pain.
