Health, Taken Seriously

The New York Times has an interesting article about vitamin D.

Filed under: Supplements on August 2nd, 2010 | No Comments »

By now, you probably know that I am a big fan of Omega-3 fatty acids. I think they’re crucial for good health. But here’s something I didn’t know until recently–Omega-3 fatty acids may also boost immunity. So as the cold and flu season continues, consider adding a fish oil or flax seed [...]

Filed under: Food and Nutrition, Immunity, Supplements on February 26th, 2008 | No Comments »

The human body consists of about ten trillion cells, but did you know that it contains one hundred trillion microbes? These good bacteria, primarily found in our digestive tract, weigh close to three pounds1. Up until recently, we haven’t really appreciated the role these bacteria play in our health. These healthy gut [...]

Filed under: Food and Nutrition, Immunity, Supplements on February 7th, 2008 | 4 Comments »

I have been taking garlic as a supplement when I am sick for over a decade. I really truly believe in the health benefits of it. Here are some of the amazing things garlic has been found to do:

It can reduce the number of colds you catch. A 2001 clinical trial showed [...]

Filed under: Food and Nutrition, Immunity, Supplements on January 26th, 2008 | No Comments »

Is your diet deficient in Omega-3 fatty acids? Chances are, if you live in the U.S., the answer is yes. The typical American diet provides plenty of Omega-6 fatty acids (linoleic acid), but is lacking in Omega-3’s (linolenic acid–including ALA, DHA, and EPA). Both are essential fatty acids, meaning your body can’t [...]

Filed under: Food and Nutrition, Supplements on September 16th, 2007 | 7 Comments »