This is just a snippet from Dr. Ruby’s outstanding article on Vitamin D.. Beyond the bones…. Abundant evidence shows that vitamin D does more than maintain our skeleton. I will be addressing the extra-skeletal functions of vitamin D in a subsequent blog. Current research shows that vitamin D has an integral role in the following [...]
June 1, 2013
Dr. Ruby on Food and Nutrients
The American diet is killing us (This was taken directly from Dr. Laura Ruby’s Blog http://www.drlauraruby.com and while she is addressing this from a United States perspective, this is a global issue in all developed nations.) Several years ago I watched a documentary called Food Matters that changed my life forever. The information presented was “mind [...]
April 5, 2013
Dr. Laura Ruby on Autoimmune Disease
This is an excellent post taken from Dr. Ruby’s Blog: The connection between leaky gut, inflammation & autoimmune disease In my last post I reviewed the impact that grains and other inflammatory foods have on our gut. Leaky gut syndrome is a major contributor to inflammation and chronic disease. When the gut becomes inflamed it [...]
November 27, 2012
Dr. Laura Ruby on Multi-tasking and Stress
This is Another excellent blog post from my friend Dr. Laura Ruby: My vision is finally coming to reality Like many other women, I am struggling to keep up with the day to day demands of my personal and professional lives. With the holiday season coming down upon us, it is a good time [...]
November 20, 2012
Supplements and Chemotherapy-the Next Piece of the Mel’s Story
Should someone take supplements while they are being treated with chemotherapy? Typically the medical community says do not use supplements and antioxidants if you are undergoing chemotherapy as it will interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment. This never made sense to me. Nutrients are essential for all bodily functions and, of course, are what [...]
November 9, 2012
Healing Your Gut by Dr. Laura Ruby
This article is from Dr. Laura Ruby’s blog The eyes are the window to the soul I am sure many of you have heard this phrase. But what you may not know is the gut is the window to our immune system. The first time I heard this, I was startled to say the least. After 12 years [...]
October 19, 2012
Another Excellent Article from Dr. Laura Ruby
How a Wellness Focus Benefits Anxiety (from Laura Ruby’s Blog) Wellness is a term without a true definition. Some people define wellness as a type of lifestyle dedicated to healthier living, including fitness and healthy eating. Others attribute it more towards a mindset – a life that is geared in the direction of being both [...]
October 16, 2012
Why Runners have Heart Attacks
When you hear about a devout runner having a heart attack, do you ever wonder how that can happen? In general the answer is simple. Running does not guarantee cardiovascular health. It is only part of the equation. Everyone is subject to the impact of free radicals and oxidative stress. It is a normal part [...]
October 11, 2012
If It’s in the Big Three, it needs a Plan
Things that are important for a quality life must be purposefully approached. If you don’t have a plan, you will be part of someone else’s plan. Or worse, you will be one big giant human reaction all the time. And guess what will be left over for you and what matters to you? Not much. [...]
October 5, 2012
Dr. Laura Ruby on the Economy and Disease
Our economy promotes disease (This article is directly from Laura’s blog) Until our current health care system evolves from an illness – driven to awellness - driven system, the barriers to achieve optimal wellness and chronic disease prevention will stand firm. This issue is far reaching and goes well beyond the boundaries of our current health care system - and those boundaries are getting [...]
