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On Nutrition: You can be too thin
On our recent horse camping trip, we watched a couple unload their two horses near our site. When these beautiful animals stepped out of the trailer, we were shocked to see their prominent ribs and protruding hip bones.
I hesitated to jump to conclusions, especially as we later observed the good care and plentiful feed given these animals. ...Read more
Homeopathy for Hot Flashes: Natural Relief for Menopausal Symptoms
Hot flashes are a common symptom experienced by many women during menopause. These sudden feelings of intense heat can be accompanied by sweating, flushing, and an increased heart rate. While hormonal changes are the primary cause of hot flashes, homeopathy offers a gentle and natural approach to alleviate these symptoms. Homeopathic remedies...Read more
Homeopathy for Hormonal Imbalance: Natural Support for Hormonal Harmony
Hormonal imbalances can disrupt the delicate equilibrium of our bodies and impact various aspects of our health and well-being. While maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential, homeopathy offers a holistic approach to address hormonal imbalances and promote harmony within the body. Homeopathic remedies aim to stimulate the body's natural ...Read more
Sleeping Likes a Vegetable
A new study out of the University of Chicago found that eating more vegetables and fruits during the day was associated with sleeping more soundly later that same night.
The researchers said each day's diet was correlated with meaningful differences in the subsequent night's sleep. Participants who ate more fruits and vegetables during the ...Read more
On Nutrition: Delightful duck eggs
The recipe called for 2 large eggs. And boy, did I have large eggs. My son-in-law had just given us a dozen duck eggs from one of his clients. (He’s a veterinarian.)
Duck eggs are definitely large — at least 50% bigger than chicken eggs. I wondered if they would also differ nutritionally. Here’s the comparison.
According to the United ...Read more
Ultrasounds Like My Kid
For many parents, their first thoughts and images of their unborn child begin with the first ultrasound image they see. New studies suggest those thoughts are measurably influenced by how the technician describes what they're seeing.
"The words used in these conversations with ultrasound technicians or obstetric sonographers -- whom we ...Read more
On Nutrition: Chemists weigh in on hydrogen water
A recent column on hydrogen water brought a well-deserved slap on the wrist from two experts.
Rodney H. from Texas writes (with a few of my added comments): “Sorry about being picky, but as a retired chemist, I just wanted to set the record straight about the differences between atoms and molecules. I know what you're thinking...oh no, here ...Read more
I, Robot
Typically, less than 1% of intravenous drugs reach the target tissue. Researchers at the University of Oxford and University of Michigan hope to change that using drug-carrying microrobots and magnets.
The microrobots are two-sided particles composed of a gel that can carry medicines and magnets that enable their control. In an experiment ...Read more
On Nutrition: A good reason to eat leftovers
Karen H. who reads this column in the Albany (Oregon) Democrat-Herald, writes: “Hello Barbara, I recently saw an article about how carbohydrates in rice, pasta and potatoes change when refrigerated. I can’t find the original article but one says, ‘When rice is refrigerated, it undergoes certain changes that can impact its nutritional ...Read more
Old School
Conventional wisdom suggests that higher levels of education directly protect against cognitive decline and brain aging. That is, if you're a college graduate, you're less likely to experience dementia compared to people with less formal education.
A new international study puts that thinking in doubt. Researchers analyzed longitudinal data ...Read more
On Nutrition: Eat for the season
It’s corn season in our part of the country. Not just any corn. This is the sweet variety that many of the farmers in our area plant to share with family and friends. It’s this time of year when I find this cereal grain of starchy sweet seeds totally irresistible.
Come to think of it, the tomatoes our neighbors so willingly share with us in...Read more
H2Oh, Really?
All water is fundamentally composed of hydrogen and oxygen atoms -- two of the former, one of the latter. But you might think otherwise when perusing grocery store shelves where you can purchase alkaline water, electrolyte water, water with special enhancements and even water associated with being smart.
They all purport to offer specific ...Read more
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