Improve Your Health 2012 – Part 1

Happy New Year everyone!  With the new year comes renewed interest in health.  And no where is that more evident than in the world of weight loss. It seems everyone has an interest in losing more weight, and for good reason.  Excess fat tissue in the body is an inflammation engine that creates changes in…

Hidden Toxin in Canned Foods

It seems we hear about new challenges to our health on a daily basis, and this one certainly qualifies.  According to a recent Harvard study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, eating canned soup exposes the body to high levels of BPA, a toxic chemical that acts like an estrogen inside the human body. …

Going Gluten Free – Pain from the Grain

In the health world, fads are simply the norm. Whether its high-carb, low-fat or high-protein, low-carb or anything in between there is no shortage of fad diets and new waves of thinking about eating. This is especially true for gluten.  Grocery stores, specialty shops, and even italian restaurants are offering gluten-free menu items and food…