by Brenda Watson | Sep 28, 2012 | General
I recently blogged about the benefits of omega-3 DHA for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). On the heels of that study, a Cochrane Review of omega-3 and omega-6 studies for ADHD was published. Cochrane Reviews are systematic reviews of...
by Brenda Watson | Aug 19, 2011 | General
An unexpected toxin was recently found to have a strong association with intellectual ability in children — manganese. Where is this manganese coming from? Surprisingly, from tap water that contains manganese concentrations below the current guidelines for...
by Brenda Watson | Jul 4, 2011 | General
The general recommendation among conventional circles of dietary fiber intake is 25 to 30 grams per day. Those in the natural health field recommend at least 35 grams per day. I created an entire diet around this recommendation: The Fiber35 Diet. Americans struggle to...
by Brenda Watson | Jun 17, 2011 | General
I mention sleep from time to time because it is so important to your well-being. Studies are finding that inadequate sleep can trigger a slew of health conditions. These days, people are cramming more and more things to do into their days, but there are only so many...
by Brenda Watson | Mar 25, 2011 | General
Unnecessary antibiotic use is a common practice, especially in pediatric medicine. Children with ear infections are often prescribed antibiotics, which often aren’t necessary. A recent analysis of 135 published studies found that most kids who see a doctor for ear...
