A new study reveals that girls and young women who get lots of vitamin D through their diet and supplements are half as likely to suffer a stress fracture as those who don’t. Stress fractures are small cracks in the bone that typically results from high-impact exercise, including running or gymnastics. Bone strength in teenageContinue reading “Study: Vitamin D in pre-teen girls protects from bone injuries”
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Arsenic found in baby food (again)
A sweetener used in many organic foods may be a hidden source of arsenic, new research suggests. The sweetener, organic brown rice syrup, is found in some infant formulas. Of the 17 infant milk formulas tested, 2 had listed organic brown rice syrup as the primary ingredient. These two formulas, one dairy-based and one soy-based,Continue reading “Arsenic found in baby food (again)”
Frito-Lay chips not “all natural”: lawsuit
Frito-Lay’s All-Natural chips may not be so natural after all. A New York man is suing Frito-Lay, claiming that the company misleads consumers with the claim that its popular Tostitos and SunChips products are made with “all-natural ingredients.” The plaintiff Chris Shake said the snacks actually contain corn and oils made from genetically engineered plants.Continue reading “Frito-Lay chips not “all natural”: lawsuit”
Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy: what’s best?
Eating fish during pregnancy is a controversial topic. We all know fish are very nutritious and packed with B vitamins, lean protein, and omega-3 fats which are beneficial for the baby’s brain and cognitive development, visual development, prevention of hypertension during pregnancy as well as prevention of postpartum depression. But unfortunately, fish can also haveContinue reading “Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy: what’s best?”
Eating fish before age of nine months = decreased risk of wheezing and eczema
A recent study shows that feeding babies fish before nine months of age may cut their risk of pre-school wheezing. According to a Swedish study published in the December issue of Acta Paediatrica, eating fish before the age of nine months almost halved the likelihood of suffering recurrent wheezing at 4.5 years of age. TheContinue reading “Eating fish before age of nine months = decreased risk of wheezing and eczema”
High dose vitamin E may raise risk of cancer
A new large study reveals that high doses of vitamin E can significantly increase the risk of developing prostate cancer in men. According to the study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the chances of developing prostate cancer rose by 17%, even years after men stopped taking the vitamin. Researchers found more cases of prostateContinue reading “High dose vitamin E may raise risk of cancer”
Miscarriage and low levels of copper and zinc
A new study from the University of Granada has confirmed that low blood levels of copper and zinc in pregnant women may be a factor associated with miscarriage (spontaneous abortion). Dr. Jesús Joaquín Hijona Elósegui, one of the researchers in the study, points out that “despite the significant progress made in reproductive medicine, spontaneous abortion isContinue reading “Miscarriage and low levels of copper and zinc”
Vitamin D: are you deficient?
Vitamin D is touted as the new “wonder vitamin”. Not only do our bodies need vitamin D to absorb calcium for strong bones, but studies now show that people with low blood levels of vitamin D may be at a higher risk for heart problems and other health issues. One study found that people with hypertension (highContinue reading “Vitamin D: are you deficient?”
Coffee + fast food = bad for blood sugar levels
Eating a fatty fast food meal is never good for you, but drinking coffee along with it is even worse, according to a recent University of Guelph study. The study finds that a healthy person’s blood sugar levels not only spike after eating a high-fat meal, but that the spike doubles after having both aContinue reading “Coffee + fast food = bad for blood sugar levels”
Diet during pregnancy affects child’s risk of obesity
Most of us know that what we eat and drink, what supplements we take and what substances we avoid during pregnancy go a long way in ensuring the health of our baby. Now, researchers have discovered that a mother’s nutrition during pregnancy can significantly influence her child’s risk of obesity many years later. The international study, ledContinue reading “Diet during pregnancy affects child’s risk of obesity”
Dr. Ardyce Yik ND 