Is The Impossible Burger Healthy For the Planet? Americans love their meat. In 2018 we averaged over 200 pounds of meat per person. If we just focus on beef, we eat about 54 pounds per year. That’s equivalent to four quarter pounders a week! But we are also getting the message that too much meat, especially red ...
The Lies of the Beef Industry Last week I wrote about a recent review claiming that the evidence for the health risks of red meat consumption was so weak that the best advice for the American public was to eat as much of it as they like. I pointed out the many flaws in that study. ...
Why Is Red Meat So Controversial? The American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the World Health Organization and other organizations have been telling us for years that diets high in red meat are likely to increase our risk of chronic diseases. If you are like most Americans, you have been trying to cut back on ...
What Causes Stress Headaches? Stress is an unfortunate byproduct of the festivities of the holiday season. The holidays are supposed to be fun. But you are adding all the festive gatherings, Christmas shopping, and family drama to an already crowded schedule. Then the New Year comes. This should be a time you can relax. But no, the ...
Do Omega-3s Reduce Depression? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney We are in the midst of a mental health crisis. According to the latest statistics: · 19% of adults in the United States have some form of mental illness. · 16.5% of youth ages 6-17 have some form of mental illness. · The 5 most commonly diagnosed forms of mental illness are ...
Will Intermittent Fasting Help You Lose Weight? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney If you are like millions of Americans, one of your New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Now your dilemma is how to accomplish that. You have tried various diets before – Atkins, paleo, keto, Whole 30, etc. You lost some weight, but it came right ...
How To Lose Weight And Keep It Off Tomorrow is the official start of another dieting season. Millions of Americans will be making a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight. The top three reasons for these weight loss resolutions are: 1) Reduce disease risk (73%). After all, we are being told those excess pounds increase our ...
Treat Yourself To A "Mental Massage" and Enjoy The Season Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT - The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney Merry Christmas I love the Christmas season. The colors, the smells, the sounds of music. I’m a vegan so turkey isn’t happening for me, but the array of deliciously prepared vegetables, and the variety of desserts ...
What Are The Benefits And Risks Of A Vegetarian Diet? Vegetarian diets are thought to be very healthy. Clinical studies show that vegetarian diets are associated with decreased risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and much more. What’s not to like? That’s why the recent headlines claiming that vegetarian diets may increase the risk of ...
Will The Omega-3 Controversy Continue? The prevalence of ADHD has increased dramatically in the last couple of decades. One study reported that the percentage of children diagnosed with ADHD has increased by 42% between 2003 and 2011. Another study reported an increase of 67% between 1997 and 2015. Currently, 10-12% of American schoolchildren are diagnosed with ...