…to seasoned cast iron, stainless steel or ceramic cookware. Plastic Food Containers: Most plastic food containers contain phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA). Both of these chemicals are endocrine disruptors and cause cancer. Only use glass containers for food storage and never heat foods in plastic containers. Canned Food: In order to prevent corrosion, food cans are lined with a coating that contains BPA and other toxic chemicals. Stick to buying foods that are packed in…
…not spoil. If something can sit on a shelf for two years without spoiling then it’s probably not good for you. As a side note, you should never leave your food lying around that long without consuming it as it loses some of it’s nutritional value everyday. Stay away from refined sugar and artificial sweeteners. I classify sugar not as a food but as a drug because it’s negative effects are so vast and far…
…and aids in needle placement when performing the actual biopsy. There are several imaging techniques that are used for diagnosing prostate cancer, all having their strengths and weaknesses. A well informed urologist will most likely use a combination of several imaging methods to provide the most complete picture. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) For over 30 years Magnetic Resonance Imaging has been used in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. Recent advancements in technology have only…
…on the right track. It’s common for people to have more than one food sensitivity. If your improvements are not as dramatic as you had hoped, you may be dealing with multiple sensitivities. So don’t let your investigation end with gluten. Food intolerances are among the leading causes of unexplained illness. At the end of this post I have listed some additional resources regarding Crohn’s disease, gluten and gluten sensitivities should you wish to…
…one pound of fat contains 3500 calories. Seems simple, right? The problem with this theory is that it is based on simple math. The human body is a complex living machine that is far from simple. When you fill your car up with gasoline, do you always get the same number of miles per tank? Of course not! There are many variables to consider: tire pressure, quality of fuel, condition of engine components, air temperature,…