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.
Support for healthy diet and lifestyle
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on support for healthy diet and lifestyle...
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 with herbs beats back pain
A combination of amino acids and herbal anti-inflammatories beats NSAID's for back pain.
Reverse cognitive decline with diet, lifestyle changes
Memory loss and cognitive decline are largely preventable (and even reversible) with a comprehensive personalized program of diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
Five steps to healthy gut flora
Living in harmony with the right mix of intestinal bacteria is a cornerstone of good health. Here are five easy step to take to make sure you're on good terms with your gut flora.
Food stabilizers, emulsifiers, and flow agents – Are they safe?
Food additives such as carageenan, guar gum, and magnesium stearate are used to emulsify, stabilize and control the texture of food. Are they safe?
Why calorie counts on food labels are wrong
Because of variations in how foods are grown, processed, and digested, the calorie value of foods printed on food labels can be way off....
Latest Research Wrap-Up
Recent research gathered from a variety of medical journals.
Gourmet guide to lower blood pressure
High nutrient foods that have been shown to help you control high blood pressure.
Gluten sensitivity, Part 3: Stumbling on a cure
A reader forwarded me this letter written by a chronic pain sufferer who found relief on a gluten-free diet. With his permission, I'm sharing this letter with you.
Gluten sensitivity (Part Two) – What you need to do about it
Part 2 of this article on gluten sensitivity outlines a self-care plan which should help nearly anyone whose digestive tract is reactive to the gluten protein found in wheat.
Gluten sensitivity symptoms and what they mean for you
Many are finding health renewal in adopting a gluten-free eating approach. Could you benefit from eliminating gluten from your diet?
