by drfred | Oct 11, 2013 | Anti-Aging, Diet, Exercise, Natural Health Care, Nutrition, Supplementation
7 Keys to Strengthening Your Immune System We are bombarded daily with all sorts of microbes that can cause illness. Interestingly, if we are exposed to a wide range of these microbes as children, studies have shown that we will have a lower risk of asthma and...
by drfred | Oct 1, 2013 | Diet, Nutrition, Supplementation
What Are “Micronutrients”? As opposed to macronutrients (protein, fat and carbohydrates), micronutrients are necessary in the diet only in very small amounts. They are what we commonly refer to as vitamins and minerals. But despite the fact that we need...
by drfred | Aug 15, 2013 | Diet, Nutrition
The Science Behind No-Carb and Low-Carb Diets Our earliest Paleolithic ancestors naturally followed a low-carb diet, since we hadn’t yet learned how to cultivate grains. They relied primarily on protein and fat to keep them going until about 10,000 years ago when...
by drfred | Aug 1, 2013 | Chiropractic, Diet, Exercise, Nutrition
Summer SAD Explained Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in winter is a widely-known phenomenon. There is less sunlight during winter days, which affects the serotonin (“happy” hormones) produced in response to light striking our pineal gland, causing depression and...
by drfred | Jul 15, 2013 | Chiropractic, Exercise, Nutrition
What Does a Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP/DACBSP) Do? You may already be aware that a Doctor of Chiropractic takes care of a patient’s spinal health. However, not all chiropractors are equally qualified to handle sports injuries or work with...
by drfred | Jun 15, 2013 | Diet, Nutrition
The Power of Proper Nutrition: For the Mediterranean Diet, the Jury is In! Although the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet have been supported by anecdotal evidence and have been touted for years by health gurus and even a large number of doctors, it is only...
