The Seasonal Fruit That Can Help You Fight Allergies (And Boost Immunity)

June 5, 2016

by Jonathan Galland Nothing screams spring and summer like luscious ripe strawberries. From the basket of irresistibly bright red berries at your local market to refreshing smoothies and juices, strawberries add a little burst of sunshine to your day. But while you probably don’t need another excuse to eat this deliciously sweet treat, there’s one Read More »

The Importance of Iron in Your Diet

October 22, 2015

I stopped by Mondays with Marlo to discuss important topics trending today in health, including the importance of iron in your diet. Here I suggest only supplementing iron if you suffer from iron deficiency and a great way to supplement iron sufficiently and healthily is by intaking high iron foods like meat.    

Aspirin and Vitamin C Together at Last

October 19, 2015

Aspirin side effects kill about a thousand people a year in the US. If aspirin were a new drug, it would have a tough time getting approved by the FDA and would only be available by prescription. Taking any dose of aspirin on a regular basis can triple your risk of dangerous gastrointestinal bleeding, according Read More »

Essential Vitamins for Healthy Lifestyle

October 15, 2015

  Here I share some tips on what vitamins are essential for leading a healthy lifestyle, emphasizing that the first step in gaining all the nutrients you need is easily done through a well-balanced diet.

5 Supplements That Could Help Ward Off the Flu

October 12, 2015

With winter cold and flu season fast approaching, you may be looking for an edge in boosting immunity. While there is no guarantee that any product–drug, vitamin or supplement–will prevent the flu, there is a lot of very interesting research on how dietary supplements could help reduce the chances of getting flu symptoms. I believe Read More »

Coffee Talk: How Coffee or Tea Helps Prevent Diabetes

October 10, 2015

The Archives of Internal Medicine, published by the American Medical Association (AMA), has recently released a comprehensive report on the benefits of coffee and tea for prevention of type 2 diabetes. The report is a review of published studies and a pooled analysis of all the data (called a “meta-analysis”). Drinking coffee, decaf coffee, green tea or black tea was associated with a reduction Read More »

Supplements for Mood Enhancement

October 8, 2015

If you’re suffering from depression or know someone who may be, the best supplements Dr. Galland suggests are Omega-3’s.

The Hidden Epidemic Of Lyme Disease

September 21, 2015

It is time we took a serious look at Lyme disease. If not treated early and appropriately, infection with Lyme can produce chronic disease that can cause severe pain, debilitating fatigue, reduced quality of life andneurological problems such as impaired memory and concentration. The CDC now recognizes that more than 300,000 new infections occur every Read More »

How Dieting and Supplements Affect the Brain

September 17, 2015

I stopped by Mondays with Marlo to discuss important topics trending today in health, including dieting, supplements, and how they affect the brain. Here I explain that the brain needs the most energy out of any part of the body. I suggest what’s good for your heart is, for the most part, good for your brain. Also, remember to most importantly Read More »

Why is Nutrition Important?

September 14, 2015

Why is Nutrition Important? The answer goes beyond “You are what you eat.” Nutrition is important because it fuels your body and gives you chemical building blocks like amino acids for making protein and calcium and magnesium for building bones and teeth. It provides fatty acids for building the membranes of cells and their components. The vitamins Read More »