It would be difficult to find a nutrient that has been researched more heavily or has been surrounded by more controversy than vitamin D. Still, the preponderance of evidence implicates vitamin D in the prevention of cancer, stroke, osteoporosis, Parkinson’s, Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and even cold and flu. The fact that most of the debate centers around how much to take can be attributed to a misunderstanding of the way our bodies absorb and assimilate vitamin D. For starters, … Read More
Insomnia: A Guide to Holistic Solutions
Insomnia and other sleep related issues are epidemic in this country. Whether you have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or simply don’t feel well-rested when you awaken in the morning, sleep problems can have a profound effect on your health and well-being. In fact, chronically insufficient sleep has been shown to promote clinical depression, obesity, diabetes, arthritis, and numerous other degenerative conditions. The reason sleep is so essential to good health is because our bodies do the majority of their … Read More
Feeding Your Children For Better Health – A Guide For Health-Conscious Parents
Why is it that those of us who consider ourselves somewhat health-conscious fail to follow the same healthy diet principles when it comes to feeding our children. We eat free range eggs or a healthy protein shake for breakfast while our children eat sweetened cereal or toaster waffles. We eat a balanced meals for lunch and dinner, consisting of quality proteins and fresh vegetables while our little ones eat grilled cheese or pizza. We snack on organic nuts, low-sugar yogurt … Read More
Are antacid tablets a good source for calcium?
No. The purpose of antacids are too neutralize stomach acids. This is good for an acute stage of heartburn or indigestion, but it is bad for calcium absorption. Physicians typically recommend antacids as an inexpensive and convenient source of calcium. The thinking here is that the active ingredient in these antacids is calcium carbonate (also known as chalk). The problem with this recommendation is twofold: 1) this stomach acid is precisely what is required for the proper assimilation of calcium … Read More
New Year’s Resolutions
by Michael A Sallustio, CNC, CPFT, JD
