Omegasizing our kids.
Are our children suffering from a Ritalin or Adderall deficiency? Judging by the number of prescriptions for both meds, you would certainly think so (1.9 million for Ritalin in 2005, 8.2 for Adderall 1). While Ritalin is historically the best known and best-selling drug prescribed for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), by 1999, Adderall had surpassed it as the ADHD drug of choice: More new prescriptions were written for it than for any other ADHD medication. 2 These two drugs were responsible for 7,873 visits to the emergency room in… Continue reading Categories
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Revisiting Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
August 30th, 2011Omegasizing our kids.
Are our children suffering from a Ritalin or Adderall deficiency? Judging by the number of prescriptions for both meds, you would certainly think so (1.9 million for Ritalin in 2005, 8.2 for Adderall 1). While Ritalin is historically the best known and best-selling drug prescribed for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), by 1999, Adderall had surpassed it as the ADHD drug of choice: More new prescriptions were written for it than for any other ADHD medication. 2 These two drugs were responsible for 7,873 visits to the emergency room in… Continue reading How Safe is Your Drinking Water?
August 25th, 2011
H20 can equate to amoeba, pesticides, birth control pills, and rocket fuel.
I couldn't help but notice August's Reader's Digest cover article and exposé on America's drinking water. I wasn't totally surprised that there may be more than 60,000 different chemicals in our water—like thyroid-impairing chlorine, fluoride, brominated byproducts, perchlorate (an ingredient found in rocket fuel), and heavy metals like iron, lead, mercury, cadmium, copper, and aluminum. But the EPA only protects us from about 100 of these contaminants!
According to the National Resource Defense Council, approximately 2/3 of all the bottled water on the market is sourced from contaminated water. So, bottled… Continue reading The One Day Fat Flush
August 23rd, 2011
Fast for body, mind, and spirit.
Like our 3-Day Metabolism Makeover, juice fasting is a whole new way to think about weight loss. These are healthy "crash diets" that not only work in the short run, but are good for you.
But fasting is much more. Properly done, the ancient tradition of fasting offers a myriad of benefits. Fasting serves as a kind of Sabbath to take a day of rest not only from eating but also from working—an essential aspect of healing for all of us. It’s the perfect time to go on a digital diet—and… Continue reading The Flax of Life
August 18th, 2011
Are flaxseeds the next breast cancer cure?
What makes flaxseeds so special can be spelled out in one word and that’s L-I-G-N-A-N-S.
Lignans—which are 800 times more concentrated in flaxseeds than in any other plant—are well recognized as mini miracle workers. They not only kill viruses but they also help to knock out type 2 diabetes, lower LDL cholesterol, and help to reverse atherosclerosis. But their real claim to fame is in the arena of cancer where recent studies featured in the Health Sciences Institute Newsletter ( August, 2011, volume 16, number 2) have shown that flax… Continue reading Beauty by Nature
August 16th, 2011
Create radiant inner and outer beauty naturally.
When you are feeling your best, you look your best.
In fact, unless you are nutritionally supported from within, it is virtually impossible to look really good because real beauty isn't just skin deep. When you look in the mirror and notice dull skin, brittle hair, and thin, splitting nails you’re actually seeing outward reflections of inner imbalance. Beauty thieves manifest themselves throughout the different ages and stages of our lives and are heightened by everyday stress and natural hormonal shifts.
Let's take a closer look at how… Continue reading Six Sensational Super Foods
August 11th, 2011
Eat your way to living beauty.
Many of the veggies and fruits you already have in your fridge provide a whole foods pharmacy of phytochemicals, minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins. They also help prepare your body for daily cleansing and flush out toxins by supporting your liver—the grand central station which controls hormonal balance.
Here are of my favorites when it comes to eating your way to beautiful.
1. The Crucifers – cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, broccoli sprouts (½ cup cooked or 1 cup raw, about the size of a small fist)
Crucifers of all types contain vital phytonutrients such as indole-3-carbinol and… Continue reading Detox Detractors
August 9th, 2011
Avoid the sinister eight saboteurs.
Excess fat, sugar, refined carbs, gluten, soy protein isolates, alcohol, mold, and dairy are big time detox detractors. They either lower enzyme activity—interrupting the liver’s efforts to transform toxins into nontoxic metabolites—or are linked to a decreased absorption of necessary detox nutrients. They can also create internal inflammation that inhibits your body’s ability to burn fat, where most toxins are stored. Avoid them while dieting and/or detoxing, or you’ll increase your toxic load.
Here’s the inside story.
Saboteur #1. Excess fat, especially trans fats from margarine and processed and fried… Continue reading 3-Day SOS Metabolism Makeover
August 4th, 2011
Lose 3-5 pounds in a flush!
Help! So, you’ve been losing weight this summer, but now you’ve hit a plateau.
Your resolve is beginning to wane. You’re having trouble sticking to your diet. You are really frustrated that the scale is not moving southward as quickly and effortlessly as it once did. Or maybe you celebrated a little too much for a special occasion or just got back from a “fattening” vacation. You are on the lookout for an “emergency” way to lose your tummy in a hurry… Continue reading The Healing Powers of Coffee
August 2nd, 2011
A novel way to feel good—the coffee enema approach.
Coffee is undoubtedly one of the world's most beloved superfoods. In fact, I am currently reviewing a new book that will feature the healing powers of coffee.
New research suggests that a jolt of java has many positive benefits like lowering the risk of Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, cirrhosis of the liver, and memory loss linked with aging. But there are also studies which suggest that coffee weakens the adrenal glands (your body's emergency fight or flight system), depletes calcium resulting in an increased risk for osteoporosis, raises blood pressure… Continue reading 
Visionary, health guru, diet/detox expert, author, spokesperson, role model, and natural foods icon, Ann Louise Gittleman has always been a trendsetter. 
