Mushrooms, those unique and diverse fungi, have been a staple in human diets for centuries. Beyond their culinary appeal, these remarkable organisms offer health benefits that have gained increasing attention from both scientists and nutrition enthusiasts. From supporting the immune … Read more
Sandra MacDonald reviews Dr. Peter Schoeb’s “Nutrition & the Lymphatics” “Let thy food be thy medicine.” Dr. Peter Schoeb quotes Hippocrates when speaking of nutrition and the lymphatics. In his many years of practice, he has found that nutrition is … Read more
Easter arrives early this year and if you are like most, it is often a weekend of religious practices, family, friends, and food. Here you will find 5 easy side-dish recipes that will hopefully complement your upcoming Easter dinner. Enjoy! … Read more
Although research linking sodium to increased symptoms of lymphedema is minimal, we do know that water tends to follow salt within the human body. Thus, an increase in salt intake can lead to an increase in fluid accumulation making lymphedema … Read more
Procrastination can hijack our plans and prevent us from moving on to better and brighter things. Sometimes it is easier to push things under the rug than to come at them head-on. We can feel very frustrated or unsettled with … Read more
Who loves gardening as much as I do? If you have been to the clinic lately, you have seen the alien-like structure in the front entry spurting out green leafy things. That is called a Tower Garden. If you spend … Read more
Several studies* have concluded that diets rich in vegetables, fruits and grains not only decrease your chance of getting breast cancer but may have a beneficial effect on survival after breast cancer. Sulforaphane, a compound found in broccoli and broccoli … Read more