Monthly Insights
BRADYCARDIA: HOW SEVERE IS TOO SEVERE? UNDERSTANDING BRADYCARDIA IN EATING DISORDERS (May 2022)
By Philip S. Mehler, MD, FACP, FAED, CEDS Permission has been given by Dr. Philip Mehler and ACUTE Center for Eating disorder and Severe Malnutrition. I was honored when Dr. Mehler and the team from ACUTE agreed to let me repost this article as bradycardia in eating disorders is too common and often times over […]
The Truth about Probiotics (May 2009)
You have probably seen the word on containers of yogurt, but what exactly are probiotics? They are “good” bacteria that aid digestion and help us aid fight off “bad” bacteria that cause illness. A few probiotic enhanced food products may settle the occasional stomachache. […]
What is the difference between “Sugar Free” and “Sugar Alcohols”? Are there better choices than food sweetened with sugar? (April 2009)
Sugar alcohols (also called polyols) such as sorbitol, polydextrose, isomalt, and hydrogenated starch hydrolysates are not technically sugar, but they provide sweetness in foods just as sugars do. Sugar alcohols are only partially absorbed in the small intestine, so they supply only about half […]
The Incredible Cranberry (March 2009)
Cranberries have a lot more to offer than holiday tradition, Diane McKay, Ph.D, a nutrition expert at Tuft University in Boston, says preliminary studies suggest phytonutrients, including antioxidants, in cranberry products may improve heart health by helping to: Increase HDL (good) cholesterol Lower LDL […]
When Fruit and Meds Don’t Mix (February 2009)
If you want to get rid of a sinus infection, don’t wash those antibiotics with a glass of juice. Researchers from Canada’s University of Western Ontario found that orange, grapefruit and apple juices can decrease the effectiveness of certain medicines, such as those for allergies […]