The 2023 Dirty Dozen™ List is out! Here are the foods that contain the most pesticide residues: The list is released each year by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization which uses more than 40,000 produce samples tested by the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If yourContinue reading “2023 Dirty Dozen: foods with the most pesticides”
Category Archives: Cancer Prevention
The ‘immunity’ secret to exceptional longevity
In a new study that came out this month, researchers from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Tufts Medical Center have found that centenarians possess unique immune cell type composition and highly functional immune systems that have successfully adapted to a history of sickness, allowing for exceptional longevity. There are approximately 30Continue reading “The ‘immunity’ secret to exceptional longevity”
Study: Parkinson’s disease may be caused by common dry-cleaning chemical
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a condition that affects the nervous system and causes tremors, stiffened limbs and cognitive problems. PD affects over 8.5 million people worldwide. Researchers have found that PD is linked to low levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the body. Risk factors for PD include past traumatic brain injury and exposure toContinue reading “Study: Parkinson’s disease may be caused by common dry-cleaning chemical”
Intermittent fasting: is it worth the hype?
Intermittent fasting is becoming a popular weight loss dieting strategy. You may have heard that intermittent fasting is a way to manage your weight and prevent, or even reverse, some forms of disease. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? What is intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting an eating plan that switches between fastingContinue reading “Intermittent fasting: is it worth the hype?”
Nitrosamines, linked to cancer, have surfaced in common pharmaceutical drugs
Nitrosamines, which are known carcinogens, have recently been found in pharmaceutical drugs including in Zantac, Januvia, and generic valsartan. Experts believe that they come from chemical reactions and form in drugs during manufacturing. A recent report from Morgan Stanley says trial judgments over nitrosamines against the makers of Zantac, including GSK and Sanofi, could reach $45 billionContinue reading “Nitrosamines, linked to cancer, have surfaced in common pharmaceutical drugs”
Haagen-Dazs ice cream recalls over pesticide concerns
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department said that two kinds of ice cream from Haagen-Dazs were found in Taiwan with ethylene oxide, a pesticide that is not authorized by the European Union. The affected batches are “Vanilla Ice Cream Pint” (473 millilitres) with the best-before date of AprilContinue reading “Haagen-Dazs ice cream recalls over pesticide concerns”
Men’s Health Week- 6 Tips to Improve Your Health
International Men’s Health Week 2022 runs from tomorrow to Sunday (Father’s Day). Many men may have health concerns but few seek the support that they need. Did you know that men are about twice as likely as women to have a heart attack? Men’s health matters, too! Here are a few tips to stay healthy: What’s your bloodContinue reading “Men’s Health Week- 6 Tips to Improve Your Health”
When should I check for hormonal imbalances?
Are you struggling with any of the following? Exhaustion/ fatigue, sleep or stress issues, decreased libido/ sex drive Fertility problems Poly-cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), ovarian cysts, breast cysts, breast fibroadenoma Irregular periods, peri-menopause Acne associated with the menstrual cycle Painful periods, endometriosis Fibroids, adenomyosis PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) with symptoms such as (but not limited to)Continue reading “When should I check for hormonal imbalances?”
Insufficient sleep linked to belly fat
Do you struggle with unwanted belly fat? Not getting enough sleep may be the culprit, a recent study suggests. Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the study found that insufficient sleep increases calorie consumption and fat accumulation, leading to unhealthy fat deposition inside the belly. In the study, getting 4 hours ofContinue reading “Insufficient sleep linked to belly fat”
2022’s Dirty Dozen (produce with the most pesticides)
The 2022 Dirty Dozen™ List is out! Here are the foods that contain the most pesticide residues: Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization which uses more than 40,000 produce samples tested by the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If your favourite fruit or vegetable is on theContinue reading “2022’s Dirty Dozen (produce with the most pesticides)”
Dr. Ardyce Yik ND 