We saw how chocolate can make you thinner. Now we hear that extra dark chocolate (at least 70% organic cocoa) can ease memory tasks. So is raw chocolate becoming a superfood? Chocolate and cocoa may be good for you if you eat the right kind, which is the extra-dark chocolate or […]
12 tips to lower your cholesterol: Hardening of the arteries, also called atherosclerosis, is a common disorder. It occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries and form hard structures called plaques. It is never too early nor too late to check your cholesterol levels […]
Do you eat fish and take fish oil supplements? There is mounting evidence that diets high in omega-3 fatty acids from fish may protect people from cognitive deficit and dementia. Only recently has the strength of this potential protective power been tested in controlled clinical trials. In observational studies researchers compare people’s […]
Findings from lead author Beatrice Golomb, M.D., Ph.D and her team found that eating chocolate frequently is linked to lower weight. Chocolate despite its sugar and fat, appears to have favorable metabolic effects. Fewer calories end up as fat deposited in the body. Her UC San Diego team examined diet surveys, […]
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we are organizing a green and pink sweepstakes. We are thrilled to have the support and participation of America’s favorite Doctor: Dr. William Sears. ” As a cancer survivor, I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to take some steps in the right direction. Cancer prevention […]
If you research fish oil, you are bound to run into two very common myths. Myth 1: Fish oil acts as a very strong blood thinner, so strong that it diminishes that it impairs clotting ability in response to injury or surgery. This myth was dispelled by William Harris, Ph.D., and […]
There is mounting evidence that fish and fish oil consumption are beneficial to eye health. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish are proven essential to human eye health and function. Scientists at the National Eye Institute (NEI) within the National Institutes of Health say there is consistent evidence that omega-3s protect against damage to the blood […]
We love The Sears family as it is one of the most trusted names in pediatrics today. With over two million books sold, the Sears Parenting Library has established itself as a premier pediatric resource for families in the US. The family is making the news again. After creating the Sears Wellness Institute, Dr William Sears and Dr. James […]
