How Can You Reduce Your Risk Of Breast Cancer? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Breast cancer is scary. The good news is that treatment has gotten much better. Breast cancer is no longer a death sentence. But most women would prefer to avoid breast cancer surgery, radiation, and/or chemotherapy if they could. Could something as simple as supplementation reduce ...
Does The Mediterranean Diet Improve Pregnancy Outcomes?
Is The Mediterranean Diet Overrated? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You may have noticed that certain celebrities are singled out for fame and acclaim, while others of equal talent and accomplishment are virtually ignored. The same thing occurs in the scientific realm. At present, the Mediterranean diet is the darling of the diet world. Study after study is designed ...
The Iliopsoas And Lower Back Pain
Relief From Lower Back Pain Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT –The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney May was the start of the beautiful weather when I lived up in New York. April showers began to bring May flowers. Of course, here in Florida we have flowers all year, so it’s our friends to the north that are ...
Prenatal Supplements Strike Out Again
Is It Three Strikes And You Are Out? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney If you are pregnant, you want the best for your unborn baby. Your doctor has recommended a prenatal supplement, but do the prenatal supplements on the market meet your needs? A few months ago, I shared two studies that concluded that most prenatal supplements on ...
What Role Should DNA Testing Play In Nutritional Recommendations?
The Promise And Problems Of Nutrigenomics 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 diseases. Even better, we would be ...
Are Low Carb Diets Healthier?
The “Goldilocks Effect” Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney The low-carb wars rage on. Low-carb enthusiasts claim that low-carb diets are healthy. Many health experts warn about the dangers of low-carb diets. Several studies have reported that low-carb diets increase risk of mortality (shorten lifespan). However, two recent studies have come to the opposite conclusion. Those studies reported that high ...
Hip And Knee Pain Relief
A Common Cause For Pains From Hip To Knee Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT –The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney Spring Is In The Air I remember as a child we sang “Though April showers may come your way…they bring the flowers that bloom in May…” Of course, here in Florida we are blessed with flowers all year, but ...
Could Toxic Chemicals Lower Our Child’s IQ?
Is The Science Solid? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney As Earth Day approaches, our thoughts turn to our environment. Most of the concern is with global warming, and rightly so. But should we be concerned about the effects of toxic chemicals in our environment on our health – or, more importantly the health of our children? The short answer ...
Are Easter Eggs Bad For You?
Clearing Up The Eggfusion Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney The Easter Bunny will be here soon bringing beautifully decorated eggs for all the children. But wait. Aren’t eggs bad for us? Should we really be encouraging our kids to eat Easter eggs? Maybe we should encourage them to eat Easter candy instead (just kidding). What is the truth about ...
Is Erythritol Bad For Your Heart?
Who Should Be Concerned About Erythritol Intake? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Everyone is searching for the perfect sweetener. And if you were in the marketing department of Big Food Inc, the perfect sweetener would be defined as: Natural, meaning that it is found in fruits, vegetables, or other plant foods. Low in calories. Of course, a perfect ...