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How to Avoid Processed Foods

How to Avoid Processed FoodsProcessed foods are those that are prepared with the intention of being easy to consume. They are more convenient, longer lasting, and sometimes better tasting than 100% natural foods. However, a team of Dutch scientists recently produced a study indicating that processed foods may double your risk of developing colon cancer. At Harvard Medical School, another team demonstrated that processed foods that are rich in high-fructose corn syrup might also cause cancer, as well as obesity and type II diabetes. As the study of processed food and well-being continues, health professionals worldwide are beginning to warn consumers to pay close attention to the ingredients in the foods they eat.

By | 2013-02-11T03:00:07+00:00 February 11th, 2013|Holistic Dentistry, Nutrition|0 Comments

Health Alert: Processed Foods May Double Risk of Colon Cancer

Health Alert: Processed Foods May Double Risk of Colon CancerAccording to the National Cancer Institute, colon cancer has the second highest mortality rate among all cancerous conditions (i). Each year, an estimated 140,000 or more Americans are diagnosed with colon cancer, making the condition the 4th most common type of cancer diagnosis. Alarmingly, the rates of obesity and processed food consumption have also risen alongside colon cancer rates. In light of these recent trends, health experts are asking a very important question: Are processed foods contributing to the spread of obesity and cancer?

By | 2013-02-07T00:34:16+00:00 February 7th, 2013|Nutrition|0 Comments

Fluoride and the Reproductive System

Fluoride and the Reproductive SystemThere has been limited research on fluoride’s possible effects on the reproductive system. However, there is recent research that suggests that fluoride can cause toxic effects to human cells, reduce circulating testosterone, reduce the overall fertility rate and alter reproductive hormones. More research is needed to determine what dose of fluoride can cause these effects.

Assure a Smile Exclusive: Potassium and Heart Health

miami dentist exlusive sodium potassiumAs the center of the circulatory system, the heart is often hailed as one of our most vital organs. Function would not be possible without this involuntary pump, which sends oxygenated blood throughout the body to facilitate everything from basic muscle movements to complex mental cognitions. When it comes to extending the life of you heart, new research suggests that the mineral Potassium is just what the doctor ordered.

By | 2011-07-13T03:12:53+00:00 July 13th, 2011|Holistic Dentistry, News, Nutrition|0 Comments
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