Eating For A Healthy Planet

Earth Day

Can Diet Affect The Health Of Our Planet? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Earth Day has come and gone. You have recommitted to saving the planet. You plan to recycle, conserve energy, and turn in your gas guzzler for an energy efficient car. But what about your diet? Is your diet destroying the planet? This is not a new ...

Relief From Neck Pain

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What Causes Pain In Your Neck? Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT – The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney Happy Spring!  My friends and family up north told me that it was a looooog winter, so I’m sure all you “Snow Birds” are thrilled to have Spring here at last. Here in Florida, the flowers are blooming, and we’re ...

The Omega-3 Pendulum

Pendulum

Who Benefits Most From Omega-3s?  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney If you were around in the 60’s, you might remember the song “England Swings Like a Pendulum Do”. It was a cute song, but it had nothing to do with pendulums. This week I am talking about something that really does resemble a pendulum – the question of ...

Can Diet Add Years To Your Life?

Fountain Of Youth

Which Foods Have The Biggest Effect On Longevity?  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Everyone over 50 is searching for the elusive “Fountain Of Youth”. We want to look younger. We want to feel younger. We want the energy we had in our 20s. We want to be rid of the diseases of aging. The list goes on! But how do ...

Eating Of The Green

Why Is Eating Green Good For Your Heart?  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You may be one of the millions of Americans who celebrated St. Patrick’s Day a couple of weeks ago. If so, you may have sung the famous Irish folk song “The Wearing of the Green”. If you are Irish, that song has special meaning for ...

Should Cancer Patients Take Supplements?

Supplementation

Does Supplementation Interfere With Cancer Treatment? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Supplementation for cancer patients is a controversial topic. Dr. Strangelove and his friends promote a variety of herbal ingredients, vitamins, and minerals as a cure for various kinds of cancer. Unscrupulous supplement companies hype their cancer “cures”. Doctors often tell their patients to avoid all supplements while ...

Does Olive Oil Help You Live Longer?

Which Fat Is Healthiest? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney If you believe the headlines, olive oil is a superfood. It is often described as the star of the Mediterranean diet. It is referred to as the healthiest of dietary fats. Is this true, or is it hype? Olive oil’s resume is impressive: It is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, ...

How Did Our Bodies Get So Contaminated?

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Would You Like Phthalates With Your Burgers? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Every once in a while, a scientific study grabs the headlines and causes a paradigm shift in our thinking. One such study, published in 2016, showed that babies’ umbilical cords contained over 200 toxic chemicals. That study created instant headlines. It grabbed our attention. People were asking, ...

Is Margarine Healthier Than Butter?

Margarine

What Should You Put On Your Toast? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney The Checkered History Of Margarine Many of you may have seen the recent headlines proclaiming that a recent study has shown that margarine is healthier than butter. Some of you may be saying, “I don’t believe it.” Others may be saying, “Of course. Hasn’t that always been ...

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