Has the “Health and Wellness Industry” Contributed to the Obesity Epidemic? Part II Why Diets and Weight Loss Don’t Cause Better Health In Part I, I explored how the societal pressure for the perfect diet, health, and body may be causing more harm than good. Furthermore, the very [...]
Note: Please see the updates on healthism here. Flexibility, social connection, enjoyment of health, and not obsessing on perfection of diet is what makes health a means, not an end. Why Are Americans So Obese? On May 4, 2014, a nationwide movement was ignited, sparked by the movie, Fed Up. [...]
I have to say, the past few weeks, I’ve been a bit of a bookworm. (What else is new?) Next month, I’ll be heading off for more training with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) to learn even more about the intricate details of the gut microbiome and gastrointestinal health! Sounds fun, right? Between [...]
By Sarah A LoBisco, ND Earlier this week, Hurricane Irene exited our lives, leaving behind a devastating mark on our communities, businesses, and homes. Never really having experienced anything other than blizzards in good-old-Upstate NY, I have to admit, prior to Irene’s arrival; I was quite ignorant about the magnitude of her influence. Dedicated [...]
By Sarah A LoBisco, ND The recent incident in Japan is a tragedy that highlighted the powerful impact the environment can have on our health. Although the radiation effects are currently not at critical intervention points, the trauma and potential for nuclear devastation can serve as a wake-up call to be proactive in protecting our [...]
DRUG UPDATES The New Drug-Spice Hybrid (Physorg.com) The scientists created a new molecule from curcumin, a chemical component of the golden-colored spice turmeric, and found in laboratory experiments that it affects mechanisms that protect and help regenerate brain cells after stroke. Research scientist Paul A. Lapchak, Ph.D., director of Translational Research in the Department of [...]
What we eat affects our body chemistry. I'm sure that this statement comes as no surprise to those who follow integrative medical blogs. Research abounds on the negative health effects of processed foods, especially in the area of Trans fats. Trans fats are biochemically manipulated unsaturated fatty acids. They are found primarily in chemically altered [...]
Drug Updates Therapeutic Drug Use Stats (CDC) Percent of persons using at least one prescription drug in the past month: 48% (2005-2008) Source: Health, United States, 2009, table 95 Physician office visits Number of drugs ordered or provided: 2.3 billion Percent of visits involving drug therapy: 73% Most frequently prescribed therapeutic classes: Analgesics Antihyperlipidemic agents [...]
By Sarah A LoBisco, ND I have recently posted the Top Reads of the Month for February. Every month, I compile excerpts from my various on-line journal articles, newsletters, and practitioner blogs. The intention of these excerpts is to keep patients and blog lovers up to date on headlines from some of the top medical [...]
