Hypothyroidism seems to be running rampant these days. It’s particularly common in women over 50 who have entered perimenopause or are even fully menopausal when changing hormones can also trigger thyroid problems. But hypothyroidism is almost always connected with low iodine intake, regardless of age or sex. Here’s a brief overview of the problem: Low … Read more
I am frequently asked why we should take any particular supplements and how we know they work. First, I’ll give you the short answer to the second question: ”We don’t know if they work.” Yes, I believe everyone needs supplements and, while there is voluminous evidence, on an individual basis, you don’t know if they … Read more
We are surrounded by medical mythology, and sometimes downright lies, that is profoundly affecting our lives. The need to restrict our salt intake is just one myth that is costing many of us our health. Do you have high blood pressure? Does some you love have high blood pressure? If so, no doubt, doctors have … Read more
It’s gardening time again—and I am so ready for it! I imagine you are, too. My lettuce, spinach and broccoli are in and thriving in the cool spring weather. Since it’s that time of year, I’m giving you a primer on how to have a healthy, non-GMO garden free of the seed patents that Monsanto … Read more
We all know how important it is to eat right and exercise to live long, healthy lives. But too often, our good intentions fall by the wayside – usually somewhere between getting through the workday, caring for the kids, cooking dinner, running errands and the thousand other things we do each week. Don’t you wish … Read more
I know, I’m always on the bandwagon for organic foods, minimizing your intake of sugar and eating power nutrient rich foods. I also know that organic foods are often ridiculously expensive. I also know we’re all crazy busy and we don’t have hours a day to prepare super healthy meals. Sometimes we don’t; even have … Read more
From Kathleen: This is an excerpt from our book, The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know by Kathleen Barnes and Robert Thompson, M.D. It may seem counter-intuitive to you and certainly flies in the face of what most doctors will tell you, but eating more salt may be the answer to many … Read more
A morning smoothie is a great way to start the day or to pick up flagging energy in mid-afternoon. I’m an afternoon smoothie person, since I’ve discovered that anything sweet in the morning, even if it’s just healthy fruit, tends to increase my appetite throughout the day. But that little bit of sweetness as a … Read more
My husband is working with a new chiropractor, Dr. Marie Andersson in Hendersonville, NC. I am vastly impressed with her knowledge that goes far beyond the stack ‘em and crack ‘em school of chiropractic. Among her admonitions: Lose the white trash! That means we should eat nothing made with white flour, rice or potatoes. Her … Read more
I know, I just wrote about some of the health benefits of drinking coffee a few months back, but there is new research that is just too exciting to miss. Long life: Coffee increases lifespan. I think it is fair and reasonable to make this unequivocal statement based on a recently released National Cancer Institute … Read more