Cruciferous vegetables — the family that includes broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, arugula, bok choy, and Brussels sprouts — have attracted decades of research for many compelling reason, but perhaps the greatest one: they consistently demonstrate cancer-protective effects. These vegetables contain unique sulfur-based compounds that activate our body’s own detoxification and defense systems. While broccoli might …
To explore developmental neurotoxicity of environmental bisphenol A (BPA) exposure for infants and children, rats were exposed to differing levels of BPA during early life were tested to determine if BPA inhibited brain development. Researchers observed that both the lowest and highest exposed groups needed more frequent ‘lessons’ and longer times to learn than the …
Beer and grilling go hand in hand during summer, especially on Memorial Day weekend, which is fast approaching. It turns out marinating your meats in beer can have a protective effect on Heterocyclic Amines (HCAs), harmful compounds that are created when proteins and fats come in contact with high amounts of heat. These compounds …
My Facebook wall lit up last week with this piece from the Seattle Times, discussing the finding of phthalates in boxed macaroni and cheese. Phthalates are an industrial chemical used to soften plastics. Many of us grew up unwittingly consuming phthalates as we chewed on plastic teething rings and hot drank bath water in which …
Spring is here! There are loads of people who utilize spring as a time to ‘reset’ and shake off the winter sludge with a dietary detox or cleanse. Spring cleaning season is also here, and you may be finally seeing the extent that the dust has accumulated on the blinds now that the sun is …
CLIENT: “Is Detoxing Right for ME?” KELLY ROSS, HEALTH COACH: “Well, do you suffer from:” Bloating Headaches Joint Pain Itchy Skin Cravings (sweet or salty) Sleeplessness Constipation Brain Fog Irritability Sluggishness If you answered YES to even two of these symptoms, chances are, a simple 3-day to even a comprehensive 21-day detox could rid you of …
