Eat small to be small
And by now you must have heard that smaller plates lead to smaller portions. Have you ever wondered if it is true? Well, a group of Belgian researchers conducted a small study recently where they offered college students
Foods that contain Prebiotics
The following is a list of foods that contain prebiotics. Whole grains Onions Bananas Garlic Honey Leeks Artichokes Soy beans and soy products fortified foods and beverages dietary supplements – such as our Prebiotin
Breast cancer risk factors
Factors that may increase your risk of breast cancer being a woman getting older — the older you get, the greater your risk of breast cancer having an inherited mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 breast cancer genes a personal
Can bacteria be good for you?
The idea of using bacteria to improve your health may seem odd, but it has been around since the early 1900s. However, not until just recently did people really begin to embrace the concept. Today, probiotic and prebiotic products are
Immune System Support
Our immune system is on a never-ending mission to keep us safe from offending organisms. Invasions of these organisms often times present as colds, flus, hayfever, allergies, sinus congestion, coughs or runny noses. These ailments occur when our immune system
The best vitamin under the sun
Vitamin D The fourth vitamin to be discovered, vitamin D is a group of secosteroid compounds that include ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). The term “vitamin” is generally reserved for vital substances the body cannot synthesize on its own. If
Dr. Burick, our own TV star!
Wednesday August 29, at 6:40 AM Dr. Burick will once again be interviewed on Fox 43 News. Tune in to learn about adrenal fatigue.
Breast cancer myths
The Myth Finding a lump in your breast means you have breast cancer. The Truth Only a small percentage of breast lumps turn out to be cancer. But if you discover a persistent lump in your breast or notice any changes in breast
Dietary Fiber Nibbles Down Stroke Risk
Eating more fiber may modestly reduce the risk of stroke, although details remain uncertain and it might just be a surrogate for other healthy behaviors, a meta-analysis determined.Each additional 7 g of daily dietary fiber intake was associated with a
Tips to care for summer skin
Tip #1: Find the right sunscreen for your skin type There are lots of brands and types of sunscreen so take the time to pick one that is right for your skin type. Consider oil-free if you have oily