by Sue Robbins | Feb 24, 2021 | Wellness
Since COVID-19 arrived in our lives, there’s been a lot of chatter about whether we should be taking supplementary vitamin D to help prevent or even treat it. The vitamin – also referred to as the sunshine vitamin because our bodies make it when we’re exposed...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 10, 2021 | Miscellaneous
“It’s been known for a long time that coconut oil raises blood levels of artery-damaging LDL cholesterol,” one expert said. Coconut oil continues to be widely touted as a miracle food. Proponents, including a slew of celebrities, claim it promotes weight loss, lowers...
by Sue Robbins | Dec 22, 2020 | Migraine
I never would have realized what foods were triggers for me without giving my brain the chance to calm down. Yogurt, parmesan… nuts?! My jaw practically dropped as I read through the list of foods to avoid on a migraine elimination diet. At the time, I was newly...
by Sue Robbins | Dec 3, 2020 | Wellness
Sugar substitutes may help stave off weight gain, but they have metabolic effects that some experts find concerning. Artificial sweeteners hold the promise of satisfying your sweet tooth without the downside of excess calories, and they are increasingly used in...
by Sue Robbins | Nov 24, 2020 | Miscellaneous
Those who ate a meat-free diet were at increased risk for bone fractures. Vegetarian diets are generally considered healthy, but new research suggests they may have a significant risk: an increased chance of bone fractures. Between 1993 and 2001, British researchers...
