Monthly Insights
Eating Disorder Treatment Levels of Care Explained (September 2021)
By Margot Rittenhouse, MS, LPC, NCC The realm of eating disorder treatment, advocacy, and recovery is one that eludes most people until they are in it. When you, or a loved one, find themselves in this “world,” many questions arise and the most important of these is often “how is this disorder treated?” The answer […]
How to Grill Wisely (June 2007)
Some studies show that people who frequently eat grilled or broiled muscle meats (red meat, poultry and fish) have higher rates of colorectal and breast cancers. Researchers have identified carcinogens that develop while meat cooks over flames and high heat. There substances are known […]
The Anti-Cancer Fighters of Berries (May 2007)
One of the main families of phytochemicals in berries is phenols. As we age, our system becomes less reactive to deal with reactive molecules called free radicals. They cause oxidative stress. Berries have large amounts of plant compounds called phenols and good antioxidant properties. […]
Fatty Fish Consumption Associated With Lower Risk of Kidney Cancer in Women (April 2007)
Preliminary research suggests that higher consumption of fatty fish in women is linked with a lower of renal cell carcinoma, a common form of kidney cancer according to a recent issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association. Fatty fish such as salmon, herring, […]
What about the Pomegranate? (Mar 2007)
This fruit has been growing in popularity from, juices, to ice creams, to chicken sausages, to chewing gum to and chocolate truffles. Statistics show that 200 new pomegranate products entered the market place in 2005. Studies focus on the antioxidant qualities. Pomegranates contain high […]