June 1, 2007
Oh Those Dry Eyes!
When Debra has a health problem, she does two things. First, she SOLVES it. Then, she write about how she solved it, and shares it with the rest of us.
May 1, 2007
Where Pesticides Hit Hardest
We've all heard about pesticide and industrial residues in non-organic raspberries, strawberries, spinach, and liver. Here are three crops we don't normally hear about -- but among the worst offenders.
April 2, 2007
Toxicity of Genetically Modified Corn in the American Food Supply
"How (you might ask yourself) could MON863 possibly have been approved for human consumption? Well, there’s an interesting story here."
April 1, 2007
The Importance of Probiotics
Not all bacteria are "bad" for us. In fact, healthy probiotic bacteria inside our bodies are crucial for everything from immune health to liver detoxification. They may even contribute to...
March 1, 2007
Eating for BEAUTY!
This is an article about skin. Not “problem skin,” but skin that glows with health, and ages well. It’s about thick, luxuriant hair, and strong teeth. The idea here is...
February 1, 2007
Three Recent Breakthroughs with Osteoporosis
Can potassium -- potassium citrate! -- really by a solution to bone health? There's surprisingly good research here, suggesting the answer is yes.
January 1, 2007
Get Skinny, Be Strong, & Live Forever?
Resveratrol is an antioxidant -- and much more -- found in red grapes and red wine. Many people believe the health benefits of red wine can be attributed to resveratrol....
December 1, 2006
How to Research Health and Medical Information
I’ve always wanted to write a column on how to find information for yourself. Now, in this last column before the printed version of the Debra’s Natural Gourmet newsletter goes...
November 1, 2006
Fiber for Weight Loss
Actually, fiber is for a lot of things. That title was just to get your attention. This is about a special kind of fiber called glucommanan.
October 2, 2006
How to Pick a Multivitamin
I just counted: we have 104 different multivitamins. And they're all "good." This guide should help you make sense of them all.
October 1, 2006
Eating for Diabetes (When You Really Love Food)
A conversation with Grace Pintabona -- natural nurse, diabetic, and diabetes educator -- on how she navigates the condition.
September 1, 2006
High Blood Pressure, Part II: Supplements
We continue the article by covering Coenzyme Q10, Reishi mushroom, passionflower, hibiscus, whey protein, coleus forskohlii, and more.
August 1, 2006
High Blood Pressure Part 1: Diet & Lifestyle
The higher our blood pressure, the harder the heart has to work. Over time, this enlarges the heart, which is not a good thing... but we do have options.
July 1, 2006
Five Foods You THOUGHT Were Unhealthy
...and now you're going to be thrilled you can eat.
June 1, 2006
The Liver, Part 2
Milk Thistle, lecithin, kutki, and schizandra berries are all useful supplements for the liver.
