4 Steps to Overcome Cravings
August 2, 2010
By Alejandro Junger, MD
Feel like you absolutely need that piece of chocolate, pint of ice cream or huge plate of mashed potatoes to satisfy your craving? Rather than true hunger in a physical sense, cravings are more likely a sign of one of two things: an emotional hunger or possibly a deficiency in some key nutrients. Follow these four steps to restore balance. Step 1: Eliminate the bad stuff Get rid of sugar, caffeine and anything processed and/or… Read More >
The Scoop on Omega-3
May 19, 2010
By Brendan Brazier
Recently I saw a generic brand of knock-off Oreo cookies. Not surprisingly, the first ingredient was refined sugar and the second was bleached, white flour. Across the front of the box, larger than the name of the cookies, it said: omega-3. That was the most prominent text! And while omega-3 is vastly important (essential even), the way its suggested usage is being promoted has become somewhat misguided. As with many healthy foods or nutrients grabbed… Read More >
