Author Archives: Akeso

Eating Red Meat – Healthy or Unhealthy?

For decades the meat industry has talked about the benefits of eating red meat (meat that is red before cooking, such as beef, lamb, and pork).  They mention the protein content, the iron, the vitamin and mineral content, etc. The media, and some healthcare professionals talked about its fat content and associated its consumption with heart disease… Read More

Fruit Infused Water Recipes – A Great Way to Stay Hydrated and Beat the Heat!

Summer is in full swing and with rising temperatures comes the need for everyone, to stay well hydrated.  Helping to prevent headaches is only one of the benefits to drinking plenty of water.  Water helps with controlling calories, energizing muscles, and keeping your skin looking good.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,… Read More

August Brings Extreme Heat and Migraines

There are several weeks of summertime left to enjoy so don’t get stuck in the dark riding out a migraine or headache. August brings extreme heat but also a last chance to plan summer activities and vacations. As schedules change, and temperatures rise so do migraine triggers such as barometric pressure, disrupted sleep patterns, stress… Read More

The Diabetes Epidemic

The Diabetes Epidemic

April 7th 2016 is World Health Day with this year’s focus on DIABETES. The W.H.O. (World Health Organization) projects that by 2030 diabetes will be the 7th leading cause of death in the world. Help raise awareness and DON’T LET IT HAPPEN TO YOU! Click here to learn more. Read More

Do Your Migraines Keep Coming Back?

Do Your Migraines Keep Coming Back?

You’ve probably heard it all before – at least 30 million people in the U.S. alone suffer from migraine headaches, and 75% are women. For those who have chronic migraines (pain 15 days a month or more), the pain can be so debilitating that just waiting for it to go away is not an option.… Read More

Age Old Advice Not to Consume Saturated Fat Has No Basis in Fact or Science

Age Old Advice Not to Consume Saturated Fat Has No Basis in Fact or Science

I read reams of newly published scientific and medical information published in peer-reviewed journals every month. Almost every week, I read an article or blog where a physician or registered dietitian talks about the dangers and health risks of consuming saturated fats. I could understand authors not staying abreast of the more recent research disproving… Read More

Are Dietary Supplements Actually Safer Than the Food We Eat?

Are Dietary Supplements Actually Safer Than the Food We Eat?

It was recently reported that a study done by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) stated that supplements caused 23,000 visits to emergencies rooms last year. If you were not aware of the trend by pharma companies, and organizations like the CDC that work closely with them, to sway you into believing synthetic pharmaceutical drugs… Read More