Are Whole Grains Healthy? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Low carb enthusiasts will tell you that carbohydrates are the villain. They tell you that cutting carbohydrates out of your diet will reduce your risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. If they limited their list of villainous foods to highly processed foods with white flour and/or added sugars, ...
A Holistic Approach To Preventing Diabetes Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Low carb enthusiasts will tell you that carbohydrates are the villain. They tell you that cutting carbohydrates out of your diet will reduce your risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. If they limited their list of villainous foods to foods with white flour and/or added sugars, ...
Why Is Your Microbiome Important? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney We have known for years that primarily plant-based diets are healthy. As I have shared in my book, “Slaying The Food Myths”, people who consume primarily plant-based diets have lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers and live longer than people who consume the typical American ...
Treatment To Straighten Your Ankle Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT –The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney Happy July Things are hot here in Sarasota – today the temperature was 95 degrees in the sun. Fortunately, my office is in the shade. On the plus side it rained, and my garden was dancing with delight. I’m happy to say I ...
Are Nitrates Good For You Or Bad For You? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney We have known for years that fruits and vegetables are good for our hearts. We have assumed that was because whole fruits and vegetables are low in saturated fats and provide heart-healthy nutrients, phytonutrients, and fiber. But could there be more? Recent research has suggested ...
Enjoy Your Cookouts Without Increasing Cancer Risk Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney It is July and backyard cookouts are in full swing. One question that you probably won't hear from your host or hostess is "Would you like cancer with that burger?" But perhaps that is exactly the question they should be asking. You probably didn't really want ...
Why Are Dietary Studies So Confusing? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You are concerned about your heart. Perhaps it is because of genetics. Everyone on one side of your family tree had their first heart attack in their mid-forties. Perhaps it is because your doctor has warned you that your heart is a ticking time bomb. Unless you ...
Which Omega-3s Are Beneficial? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Preterm births (births occurring before 37 weeks) are increasing in this country. Just between 2018 and 2019, the percentage of preterm births increased by 2% to over 10% of all pregnancies. That is a concern because preterm births are associated with an increased risk of: Visual impairment. Developmental delays. ...
What Causes Plantar Fasciitis Pain? Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT –The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney June, Glorious June Florida is heating up and mid-day is pretty hot, but the rest of the USA is just entering the best time of year (if you love warm weather). And I think the best part is that the days are ...
Are Starchy Foods Bad For Us? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney The Paleo Diet is still very popular. And it does have its good points. It is a whole food diet. It eliminates sodas, junk foods, and highly processed foods. Any diet that does that can’t be all bad. But is it unnecessarily restrictive? It eliminates starchy foods like ...