Can You Trust BPA or Its Alternatives?
BPA stands for bisphenol A and it is a chemical that is used to make plastics and can linings (often storing your food and beverages). Some of the most common replacements we are seeing in “BPA-free” products include BPS and BPF. Over a decade ago research showed that BPA is an endocrine disruptor because it…
ADHD/ADD/ASD/Dyslexia/OCD…A Brief Diet Overview
Do you have a child with a neurological disorder? Or are you a concerned parent and interested in what to feed your child who could possibly get diagnosed? With almost 1 in 4 kids getting diagnosed with some sort of developmental delay (ADHD, ADD, Autism, Dyslexia, OCD, etc.), knowing all the facts is imperative. This blog post…
Hypertension
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects 1 in 3 adults in America. If left untreated, high blood pressure increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, vision problems, and cognitive decline and dementia. Although most diagnosed hypertension is “essential” meaning the cause is unknown, there are factors that can contribute to high blood pressure. These…
Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Not all concussions occur on the football field or in the hockey rink. In fact, these traumatic brain injuries can occur from even the smallest impact to the head. I’ve had elderly patients who have fallen and hit their head just enough to cause a concussion. My sister accidentally smacked her head into a porch door, and…