A study of the effect of dietary habits on absorbable calcium leads one to question the overall impact of calcium oxalate in diet. Found in many plant-based foods, calcium oxalate can concentrate in the kidneys, where it has the potential to crystallize, forming kidney stones. Analysis of kidney stones has shown them to be comprised [...] Read the full article
Foods, Allergies, And Overall Health – Raising Awareness
The ongoing situation with my youngest son’s seizure activity has prompted me to take a closer look at whether foods and allergies may play a role, both in my own health, as well as his. Why? My entire side of the family suffers from documented environmental allergies, so foods and allergies aren’t out of the [...] Read the full article
When To Trust Your Doctor – And When You Shouldn’t
My wife and I have been on the hunt to understand the cause of our youngest son’s so-called “first seizure.” This eventually led us to meet with a pediatric neurologist to discuss the problem. This experience helped remind me of the importance of knowing when to trust your doctor. And perhaps more importantly, knowing when [...] Read the full article
How To Get More Fiber For Children
I’ve been talking with my wife about ways to get more fiber in our kids diet. I’ve written before about the importance of fiber when it comes to my choice of foods and weightloss, and we’ve tried to get more fiber to our children’s diet in a passive manner, but we know they aren’t getting [...] Read the full article
Comparing Eating Habits
Over the last several years, I’ve managed to lose and keep off nearly 60-pounds, primarily by reducing my calorie consumption and increasing my fiber intake. More recently, I’ve been examining my daily calorie distribution, and started to wonder if I can further improve my health through the better application of diet and nutrition. I don’t [...] Read the full article
The Definitive Guide To Choosing A Good Sunblock
My recent sunburn has prompted me to review the subject of protecting myself from the harmful effects of UV radiation. This is a subject I don’t want to take overboard, because I enjoy being outside in the sun as much as the next guy, and I don’t expect that to change anytime soon. But I [...] Read the full article
Should I Have Genetic Testing?
Getting genetic testing just got a lot cheaper. The genomics company 23andMe recently announced a reduction in the price of their home test kit. The new price is $399. There are many who say this is a huge step forward in the ability to manage your health, as an entire industry is evolving around the [...] Read the full article
The Health Benefits Of Fiber
Fiber gets no respect. The health benefits of fiber have been well-documented, yet if there is a single aspect of healthy eating that gets overlooked, I’d have to say its the consumption of fiber. According the the USDA, surveys on the subject of healthy eating indicate that the majority of Americans describe themselves as very concerned with fat. [...] Read the full article
