In 1940, the prevalence of Autism was 1 in 10,000. Today, the CDC reports 1 in 110 children have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The purpose of this post is to sort the facts, clearly explain the contributing factors, share the therapies that have shown efficacy, and detail the steps parents can take to help prevent [...]
Pneumonia: Now It’s Here, Now It’s Not
December 17th, 2009 in Uncategorized |
Note* This is a true, biographical account of my family’s experience the week of November 23rd, 2009. This post and story is not meant to substitute medical treatment for any medical illness. I wish to inspire you to ask questions and become an educated consumer of our medical industry.
It was a nice Sunday afternoon and [...]
Vitamin D Supplementation: Why, How Much, & What Kind
November 11th, 2009 in Uncategorized |
In 2008, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published: “Vitamin D deficiency is now recognized as a pandemic.” In the same year, The Journal of American College of Cardiology stated: “Vitamin D deficiency is a highly prevalent condition, present in apporximately 30% to 50% of the general population.”  Most health professionals are in agreement, vitamin [...]
Flu Vaccination: Efficacy & Safety
October 10th, 2009 in Uncategorized |
To get the flu shot or not to get the flu shot, that is the quesiton. Some vaccine advocates consider declining vaccination a faulty belief system, insisting vaccination is safe, effective, and one of human’s great accomplishments. While most people can find what ever they are looking for, the science to support vaccinations is very [...]
Health Insurance Reform: The First Step
October 1st, 2009 in Uncategorized |
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One thing is for sure, the status quo of health care is unacceptable and unsustainable. But what is questionable, is the route we should take to reform the health care system. Health care reform has produced the most heated political debate in decades, and for good reason. Financial and human [...]
ALCAT Test - A Way Back To Health
August 15th, 2009 in Uncategorized |
While we all have food sensitivities, very few of us know it. Two thousand years ago the Roman philosopher stated: “What is food to one man, is bitter poison to others.” There are many ways to test for food sensitivities, but only one meets our standards for quality, accuracy, reproducibility and cost effectiveness. That is [...]
Health Care Reform Now
July 28th, 2009 in Uncategorized |
Are you aware of the new war that has been waged in Washington DC just this summer? The two sides: Insurance Companies and We the People. Today, and every day for at least the last month, the insurance industry has spent $1.4 million on lobbying congress. Click Here to read the Washington Post article. What [...]
Healthy Meal, Snack, and Dessert Ideas
July 10th, 2009 in Uncategorized |
This week on Health Insight, I am interviewing Cindi Lockhart about incorporating healthy recipes that are largely plant-based and very tasty. Below you will find a few of my favorite recipes for different occasions. I look forward to you sharing your recipes with me and everyone else in the Pure Health community.
More Fruits
Berry Smoothie - [...]
Top 5 Reasons To Grow A Garden
June 26th, 2009 in Uncategorized |
Growing a garden seems to be a lost art. In my family, growing a garden skipped a generation. While I remember a summer or two when my dad attempted to plant a garden, all my memories of rota tilling, planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting came from my grandfather’s garden. For the first time in my [...]
New Weekly Blog From Pure Health
June 25th, 2009 in Uncategorized |
The blog concept is new to Pure Health, and I expect it will evolve into what you want it to be.  This resource will provide a pleasant mix of opinion and science while updating you on current health news. I am very excited about starting this community where all questions, opinions, and comments are welcome!
