Microbiome is a word that you may have heard of recently. It's a word being used in increasing frequency to refer to our gut health. And our gut health is one of the hottest topics in the healthy field right now. So I will begin here by sharing some background and practical info from time to time … [Read more...] about How’s Your Microbiome?
Is Avocado Good For You?
With the Keto Diet gaining popularity, more and more people are interested in Avocado as their source of high-fats diet plan. Avocado, one of the most beloved fruits(because it is a single seeded fruit from a tree)/vegetable(because of lack of sweetness, its fatty content v. all other fruits, and … [Read more...] about Is Avocado Good For You?
How to Detox After New Year’s Parties
It’s fun to pop some champagne and toast the new year, but the next day rarely has you feeling as good. Start the new year fresh by giving your liver a much deserved cleanse and detoxing the rest of your body while you’re at it. Turn to Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt should already be a staple in … [Read more...] about How to Detox After New Year’s Parties
Introducing Dr. Michael Greger
In my research over the years, I have poured over hundreds of websites and thousands of scientific publications. However rewarding that is (and it is), the work is very laborious and time consuming. In the course of last 2 years however, I found a site that does an excellent job in doing what I was … [Read more...] about Introducing Dr. Michael Greger
How Lack of Sleep Affects the Brain
Ever wondered why you have brain fog especially after a night of bad sleep? By common sense they should be related. But now the scientist are devising cognitive tests to put this notion to bed (pun intended). The article below (posted here verbatim) by BBC News Medical Correspondent about an online … [Read more...] about How Lack of Sleep Affects the Brain
Top 10 Natural Remedies For Disaster Relief
As I pen this blog, my outside window is howling with strong wind and the rain has been coming down non-stop over the last 6 hours. Hurricane Harvey's news and reports are being blasted on every local and national TV channels I tune in to. Yes, even in Austin, TX where I live, we are bracing … [Read more...] about Top 10 Natural Remedies For Disaster Relief
Arsenics in Rice, Mushrooms, and Wine
In our last blog we viewed a video by Dr. Wright who spoke of importance of avoiding different kind of heavy metals in our body for they can trigger cardiovascular anomalies. You may not see how prevalent are heavy metals in our daily life? Let me share a small sample of our daily exposure to heavy … [Read more...] about Arsenics in Rice, Mushrooms, and Wine
Untold Causes of Hypertension
Here is a video that you may find interesting regarding high blood pressure. The points Dr. Wright making here are not generally discussed by medical doctors but they may be highly relevant to your heart health and particularly high blood pressure condition. You don't have to take my words for it. … [Read more...] about Untold Causes of Hypertension
In Defense of Coconut Oil: Rebuttal to USA Today
Found an insightful and well researched article on the recent Coconut Oil controversy introduced by FDA and other health organizations. The media frenzy has ensued since that publication including the USA Today. I enjoy reading both sides of discussion and look for the evidence based analysis and … [Read more...] about In Defense of Coconut Oil: Rebuttal to USA Today