Monthly Archives: December 2007

The holidays can be stressful… and unfortunately, many people reach for food as comfort. If you find yourself regularly eating in response to stress, anxiety, sadness, boredom, anger, loneliness, relationship problems, or poor self-esteem, try to break the habit with … Continue reading →

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As a natural lifestyle continues to appeal to greater numbers of people, many are extending their desire for natural products to toothpaste. There are now a wide variety available, with or without fluoride, and in many flavors and forms. However … Continue reading →

Why “Organic” Farmed Salmon is Causing a Nasty Smell Something is fishy about the farmed salmon being labeled as “organic” in your supermarket. When most people see the organic label, they think of a superior product to conventionally raised varieties, from a … Continue reading →

Experts offer their top tips on handling holiday diet temptations. By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD WebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Holidays bring family and friends together to celebrate traditions and spread good cheer. They … Continue reading →

When Combined With Exercise, Eating a Mediterranean Diet Can Help You Live Longer By Jennifer Warner WebMD Medical News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Dec. 10, 2007 — It’s a new twist on an old theme, but new research shows … Continue reading →

The debate over whether organic food is healthier than conventionally grown food may be over, according to results from a $25-million study into organic food — the largest of its kind to date. The four-year, European-Union-funded study found that: Organic … Continue reading →

A new device may be able to detect chemicals in red wine that lead to the dreaded “red wine headache,” according to University of California, Berkeley researchers.The chemicals are called biogenic amines, and they’re found in a variety of fermented … Continue reading →

By Christopher Kent, D.C., J.D. An article titled “Retail Therapy1” caught my attention. It described the results of a study where “compulsive shoppers” were treated with either the drug Citalopram or a placebo. The lead researcher was thrilled with the … Continue reading →