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Recently we heard in the news that the water in Flint, Michigan has been contaminated with lead due to a change in the water supply in an effort to save money. While this is difficult to believe in the US, this is a good example of how we need to be more aware of our environment. There are other situations out there, some as dramatic and some less dramatic. As parents, we can...
With Valentine’s around the corner, February is a great month to celebrate Cancer Prevention Month and Heart Health Month, the #1 Health Issue in the US. Many people with cancer also can develop heart disease in one form or another. One of the best ways to keep your heart healthy and prevent cancer is through good nutrition-maintaining an “ideal body weight for you”, consistent...
This month, the Senate passed a bill for GMO Labelling, Congress passed a bill for GMO Labelling and President Obama signed the Compromise GMO Labelling Bill into Law. What you need to know! In 2 years, GMO Labelling will become Mandatory across the country but that word Mandatory is very deceptive because companies have lots of leeway to determine how to do that. They can write the...
“We live our life as the guardian of our genome”. -Marcus Pembrey Have you ever wondered if you could protect your children from ever having to experience cancer? It is a good question…the answer is that there are things that WE CAN DO to protect our children from some cancers. Can we guarantee that they will never get sick…the obvious answer is NO…but we can do things that can...
There are numerous debates going on now, some are in the halls of Congress and the Senate, some are in the media, in our state governments and in our homes. Debates can be good opportunities to openly discuss important issues and find out how others think. I wanted to share some information that has been debated in the last few months that is showing up on your dinner plate. A chemical called...
In a follow up to last months blog on Debating Chemicals in our environment, I wanted to share with you more info on that topic. In 1995, as a Clinical Specialist for Women’s Health in Stamford, CT, one of my roles was co-leading a very active and vibrant Breast Cancer Support Group. On one particular evening, I will never forget when one of the members of the group spoke up and said, “Look at...
This month, I wanted to share with you my new favorite book by James Heckman. Dr. Heckman is a Distinguished Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, and a Nobel Prize Recipient who has devoted his career to understanding the root cause of social inequality and injustice. Stay with me on this one…you will be surprised to try it! It’s an easy read, great for an afternoon...
This month I wanted to highlight two more people that are doing wonderful work on Nutritional and Environmental issues. As my patients have taught me so well, what we are knowingly or unknowingly exposed to in the environment or in our food and what we choose to eat for food can have a huge impact on keeping us well OR increasing our risks for cancer. Both of these women are...
This month has been particularly challenging for us in the US. We are in the midst of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic which has had a huge impact on our economy and our daily lives. If that wasn’t enough, on top of that we have a second “Pandemic” in which we are facing the longstanding issue of Racism in our country. It is painful to watch and to feel and yet it is a moment that...