Share This PostWith the whole country shutdown and the majority of the population quarantined at home, we need to find ways to stay healthy physically and mentally. Our favorite restaurants are closed, no access to parks or gyms, limited interaction with your friends and family, confinement in the house 24/7, overwhelming news on TV – […]
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Share This Post by Val Koganski, MD I am sure you’ve been overwhelmed with information on Coronavirus and COVID-19. This is a new virus that belongs to the family of “cold” viruses. We’ve been exposed to them yearly for many generations and usually have been able to handle it without major complications. So why are
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Share This PostEnsure the foods you eat are going to energize your body Avoid sugars and processed foods – these will spike blood sugar and can cause mood swings and inflammation. These foods can pull minerals from the body in order to digest properly. If you are eating this: Replace with this: cereal, bagel, muffin
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Share This PostI am sure you’ve read and heard multiple recommendations on what to do to lose weight and look great. Of course healthy diet is the cornerstone of achieving these goals. But what about exercise? Aerobic vs resistance, training vs yoga or lifting weights? The same goes for intensity: moderate and steady vs interval
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Share This PostDo you want to lose weight? Decrease inflammation in your body? Decrease blood pressure? Improve blood sugar? Improve your memory? Prevent dementia? And even possibly extent your life? Then you should look at a way to restrict your calories intake. There are different types of calorie restricted dieting: Intermittent fasting (IF): Fasting for
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Share This PostIf you are looking for nature’s perfect food, look at Nuts. They are rich in vitamins and minerals, low in carbohydrates, and high in fiber, protein, and polyunsaturated fats. They should be a vital part of any healthy diet. Let’s take a look at some of the different types of nuts and how
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Share This Post Sugar is BAD! So what can we do to satisfy our sweet tooth without ruining our health? Molasses Molasses is the nutritious part of the sugarcane that’s left behind when sugar is removed. It’s sweet, but also preserves iron, magnesium, potassium and B vitamins. Dark and blackstrap molasses have the highest antioxidant
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Share This Post We love sugar. A typical American consumes 66 pounds of added sugar in one year. [1] I’m sure you’ve heard from your doctor that sugar is bad for you. The only benefit from sugar is that it’s tasty and gives us pleasure, but carries so many dangers. To name a few: Weight
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Share This Post We’ve been bombarded by information and promotions on TV, Internet and the press by so called “experts” and celebrities to follow this diet or eat only that food, which they consider “healthy”. But just because a food has “healthy” printed on its label or in its advertising, doesn’t mean that the food
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Share This PostYou’ve probably heard the term “Leaky Gut” mentioned online, in blogs and health-related discussions. You might wonder: What is a “Leaky Gut” and do I have it? The medical term for “Leaky Gut” is increased intestinal permeability. What are possible symptoms of this disease? Bloating, belching, excess gas, recurrent heartburn and acid reflux
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