What Causes Fatty Liver Disease? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney The great American food fight continues. The low fat enthusiasts tell you saturated fat is going to kill you. The low carb enthusiasts tell you saturated fat is fine. It’s sugar that’s going to kill you. You can find studies that support either viewpoint. And the story keeps changing. ...
It’s Definite: Omega-3s Reduce Preterm Births Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney The role of omega-3s on a healthy pregnancy has been in the news for some time. Claims have been made that omega-3s reduce preterm births, postnatal depression, and improve cognition, IQ, vision, mental focus, language and behavior in the newborn as they grow. The problem is that almost ...
Can Lifestyle Overcome Genetics? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Will a healthy diet help prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are among the most feared diseases of aging. What use is it to have a healthy body, a loving family, and a successful career if you can’t remember any of it? You should be able ...
Do Plant-Based Diets Reduce Heart Disease Deaths? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Plant-based diets have become the “Golden Boys” of the diet world. They are the diets most often recommended by knowledgeable health and nutrition professionals. I’m not talking about all the “Dr. Strangeloves” who pitch weird diets in books and the internet. I am talking legitimate experts ...
Will Omega-3s Turn Your Kid Into A Genius? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You have probably heard the old saying that fish is brain food. Is it true? Could eating fish make your kid(s) smarter? It is certainly a plausible hypothesis. Many fish are good sources of long chain omega-3s (omega-3 fatty acids). Long chain omega-3s, particularly DHA, are ...
The Impact Of Inadequate Protein Intake On Healthy Aging Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Do older adults eat enough protein? Most Americans lose lean muscle mass as they age, a physiological process called sarcopenia. There are three factors that influence the rate at which we lose muscle mass as we age: Our physiology changes. Our bodies break down our ...
A Simple Treatment To Make Your Eye Pain Disappear Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT –The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney As the song goes: ”…Summertime and the living is e-a-s-y….” Here in Florida we know that the living is easy because it’s so hot who wants to be doing anything except either sitting in the shade, or ...
What Is The Omega-3 Status Of The American Population? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney It is no secret that the American population is deficient in omega-3s. Numerous studies have documented that fact. There are many reasons for Americans’ low intake of omega-3s: The high price of omega-3-rich fish. Concerns about sustainability, heavy metal contamination, and/or PCB contamination of ...
What Is The Truth About Personalized Nutrition Testing? – Part 2 Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney When the human genome was sequenced in 2003, many of us in the scientific community thought we were on the verge of a revolution in human health and longevity. We would soon be able to tell individuals their risk of developing various ...
What Is The Truth About Personalized Nutrition Testing? - Part 1 Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Personalized nutrition testing is all the rage. Should you limit carbs or should you limit fats? Should you avoid sugar? Should you eat more protein or less protein? What supplements should you take? Companies promise you that their version of personalized nutrition testing ...