6 Tips for Healthy Prostate

February 20, 2013

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men per the American Cancer Society. As men age they should focus on these six tips to reduce the risk of prostate problems; wine, healthy foods, limit dairy, don’t smoke, exercise and prevention.

Prevention is always the best place to start in taking care of the body. For the prostate it’s recommended to have a baseline PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test done at age 50 or age 45 if family history risk. Typically as men age the prostate gradually grows larger. While some growth is considered normal, excessive enlargement squeezes the urethra resulting in difficult urination especially at night. Also note that a PSA test result increase over time is more indicative of a problem than just a single test result.

Symptoms of Celiac or Just Gluten Sensitivity

February 16, 2013

There is so much buzz these days about going gluten-free. Are you having abdominal pain and diarrhea like I use to? Or maybe you are experiencing stomach upset, bloating and fatigue. So who really needs the gluten-free diet? Keep reading to learn more about the symptoms of celiac versus gluten sensitivity.

Symptoms of Celiac

Celiac is an autoimmune disease that causes the lining of the small intestine to first become inflamed then causes further damage hampering the absorption of nutrients leading to weight loss, growth problem, delayed puberty, eczema and infertility just to name a few.

Do you often struggle with some of these symptoms?

Stomach upset
Abdominal pain
Bloating
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Irritability

4 Top Anti-Aging Superfoods

January 31, 2013

Do YOU want to turn back time and live young? It’s so easy! The real way to both look and feel young is from what you put on your plate! Here are 4 foods that are at the top of my anti-aging superfoods list.

Produce: Dark Leafy Greens

spinach

Dark leafy greens including my favorite spinach are rich in vitamins A, B6, C, E, and K plus zinc, iron and other phytonutrients. As the body age’s vitamin K helps reduce bone loss and prevent fractures. Dark greens also keep your vision sharp, protect the cells of the body’s colon, is anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy.