by Dr Betty | Aug 10, 2022 | FAQ
Answer: Not all bacteria are bad. Eating yogurt and fermented foods with good bacteria have been shown to improve immune function, reduce diarrhea and aid digestive health. A chapter on Digestive Wellness in the Nutrition Handbook can provide more details.
by Dr Betty | Aug 10, 2022 | FAQ
Answer: Untreated hypertension/high blood pressure is a silent killer. Don’t avoid the need for better food choices and lifestyle changes. The Nutrition Handbook chapter on Hypertension points out that blood pressure is not only related to sodium intake, but...
by Dr Betty | Aug 10, 2022 | FAQ
Answer: Many individuals with hyperlipidemia problems prefer to make diet and lifestyle changes before having to use prescription drugs. The Living with Hyperlipidemia – Cholesterol & Triglycerides publication provides diet and nutrition management...
by Dr Betty | Aug 10, 2022 | FAQ
Answer: During the last ten years microwave ovens have been increasingly used to cook/prepare foods, not just reheat leftovers. Some people use a microwave for every meal and snack prepared! In 1976 the Russians banned microwaves following a Swiss study that showed...
by Dr Betty | Aug 10, 2022 | FAQ
Answer: The Thyroid Gland controls every chemical reaction in your body from basal temperature to cell growth. Monitoring for adequate thyroid hormone production is critical for maintaining optimum health. Without adequate thyroid hormone production you start living...
