by Brenda Watson | Aug 1, 2014 | Environmental Toxins, Pregnant women
Pregnancy is one of the most important times in a woman’s life, a time when her health focus shifts to include the well-being of her developing baby. It is also a critical and vulnerable time during infant development. While most doctors will talk to expectant moms...
by Brenda Watson | May 16, 2014 | Adults, Celiac Disease, Diet, Digestive Health, General, Heart Disease, Heartburn, Inflammation
A new study has discovered a link between celiac disease and heart disease, a previously unknown relationship that will likely change the way doctors treat celiac patients. The study found that those people with celiac disease—even people under 65 years—were at...
by Brenda Watson | Mar 12, 2014 | Alzheimer's, Brain, Digestive Health, Environmental Toxins, General, Mental Health, Seniors
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most dreaded diseases of all. Many people would rather lose almost anything before losing their minds. The causes of Alzheimer’s disease are likely a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Researchers from...
by Brenda Watson | Apr 26, 2013 | General
Foods are supposed to be nourishing, tasty, and health-promoting. Yet even a healthy diet can contain a high amount of toxins that are linked to poor health. When it comes to the diets of children, high toxin content becomes particularly important, considering...
by Brenda Watson | Feb 22, 2013 | General
A recent study published in the journal Environmental Perspectives found that over half the women of childbearing age have higher levels of two out of three major pollutants: lead, mercury, and PCBs. Almost 23 percent of the women met or exceeded median levels of...