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Antibiotic treatment of bacterial infections has saved millions of lives and is considered one of the great public health successes of the 20th century. But the overuse of antibiotics has well-known consequences. Many bacteria mutate faster than we can develop new drugs, and there are now many strains of bacteria
This week, a study was released comparing the nutrient content of organic vs. conventionally grown tomatoes in Brazilian farms. Although the organic tomatoes were 40% smaller, the phenolic compounds were 139 per cent higher and vitamin C was 55 per cent higher in the organic produce. The farms were 1.5
A recent Oxford study on vegetarianism has been getting a lot of attention. Released January 30th, the study shows a 32% reduction in ischemic heart disease risk for people eating a vegetarian diet over an omnivorous one. The study was massive – close to 45,000 people were enrolled and were
I grew up on a farm. We had a big vegetable garden and we spent the summer tending it, harvesting, preserving, and canning. We traded pork for milk, eggs, and beef from the neighbours. We got fresh raspberries and strawberries from our grandparents’ farm and froze those for the winter
“Hidden Dangers of Detox Diets” was the title of a mass email message I recently received. Intrigued, I opened it up and it led to an article that discouraged anyone from attempting such a “dangerous” activity. “There is no scientifically proven reason to put yourself on a detox diet,” says
As a naturopathic doctor I help my patients choose the best foods for their health. People ask me what they should eat and I make recommendations based on my experience, their symptoms, and current research. Usually the conversation goes something like this Patient: Hey doc, what should I eat? Me:
When I was a naturopathic student, I was faced with a nutritional conundrum. I found myself sitting in classes all day learning that the standard American diet was…well…S.A.D. Filled with preservatives and chemicals, and high in salt, trans fats and grease – the food on this continent is cheap, but