Monthly Insights
Five Things Families Should Look for In Treatment Centers (November 2022)
By Michelle McCorkle, MPH, CSSGB This article is reprinted with permission by Michelle McCorkle, MPH, CSSGB and Lightfully’s permission. Attempting to find a high-quality mental health treatment program for you or your loved one can be overwhelming. Countless programs describe themselves as offering “highly individualized” treatment, present themselves as “trusted” providers, and boast excellent outcomes. It can […]
What is the Anti-Inflammatory Diet? (January 2011)
Inflammation is a set of symptoms that include pain, swelling, heat and redness of an affected organ tissue. It is the natural way the body’s immune system responds to attack, infection, or injury. Recently, there has been discussion regarding another form of inflammation that […]
Does Inulin Have the Same Health Benefits as Soluble Dietary Fiber? (December 2010)
As we have seen inulin has been added to yogurts, breads and cereal bars as the form of chicory root extract. Fiber has been classified as soluble and insoluble. Psyllium, oat bran, barley bran contain mainly soluble fiber which have health claims to decrease […]
Why do I have a stomachache? (November 2010)
According to a study, some people may have gastrointestinal problems after coming too much INULIN, a plant fiber that is often used in processed foods to increase fiber content. Most of the study’s subjects experienced only minor problems such as gas, bloating, and stomach […]
Choose Truly “Microwave Safe” Containers (October 2010)
I thought I would write another month on containers as what we put in our bodies is very important but the containers and how it is utilized is also very important too. Did you know that “microwave safe” plastic can leach chemicals into your […]