Since ancient times, ashwagandha has been thought to be one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic healing. The word ashwagandha means “smell of horse,” referring to the distinct smell of the root. Many believe that the herb imparts the strength of a stallion. It is often prescribed by ayurvedic...
We began our series on Vitamin C with a brief overview of the history of vitamin C and its health benefits. Now let’s discuss healthy dosages with vitamin expert Professor Manfred Eggersdorfer. What is the current RDA and what should the RDA be? What is the optimal intake? Manfred Eggersdorfer,...
Pollock Communications revealed that in its national survey consisting of answers from 2,050 registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), consumers are making a switch to more clean and natural habits. In 2018, RDNs predict fermented foods to be the number one superfood group, followed by avocado, seeds, nuts, green tea, ancient grains,...
A recent population-based, long term cohort study conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health studied the correlation between folic acid supplementation and the risk of autistic traits in children exposed to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in utero. Children exposed to AEDs in utero have an increased risk of exhibiting autistic...
Recent columns have discussed the history of vitamin C supplementation, time-proven uses of vitamin C and recent vitamin C research. Many ask whether high dose use of vitamin C supplements reduces health risks. We wanted to get to the bottom of high dose use of vitamin C with an expert...
Consumers are increasingly disenchanted by “enriched” white breads, made from the low-nutrient starchy part of the inner wheat kernel with nutrients lost in processing added back in to the flour. This accounts for the rapid growth of the whole grain foods market. A new report from research firm Technavio projects...
Digestive issues and conditions are becoming all too common. As a result, many consumers are turning to dietary supplements and different lifestyles like gluten-free or vegan to maintain a healthy digestive system. A study from the Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at the American Gastroenterological Association finds that 18...
My relationship with food as a health promoting entity began at an early age. When I was less than five, my mother found me at the refrigerator in the middle of the night! I was silently eating a carrot. Wondering what in the world I could be doing, she politely...
In the early 1970s someone introduced me to natural foods with an Adelle Davis cookbook. Celebrated as the first lady of nutrition and the natural foods industry, her work is still relevant today. Author of four best selling books including "Lets Cook it Right," "Let's Have Healthy Children," "Let's Get...
We began our series on Vitamin C in Part 1 with a brief overview of the history of vitamin C. Now we can move on to important new findings and what they mean to health. How does vitamin C affect the immune system? What about vitamin C and cancer? The...
