October 19, 2015 Can Vitamin D Improve Lung Function, in Asthma? Asthma researchers have conducted a recent review on literature of over five decades on the relationship of vitamin D and asthma. The evidence appears to suggest that vitamin D deficiency can be associated with lower functioning of the lungs and worse asthma control. Vitamin D deficiency can be quite common and in some studies it has been estimated to be present in more than one third of children and adolescents in the US. Vitamin D deficiency is more common in westernized countries, in obese individuals and in those of African American ethnicity.
October 19, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: Five Ways To Curb Cravings You are sitting at your desk when all of a sudden your body demands chocolate. You try and focus on your work, but you can't get chocolate off your mind. A voice in your head begins to chant, "I want chocolate!" forcing you to march over to the vending machine and buy yourself a chocolate bar.
October 19, 2015 Sleep One challenging, yet fun, part of being a registered dietitian is wearing many hats - an RD has to worry about more than just food! There is one area I often explore with clients to make sure I'm approaching successful weight loss from all angles. It's certainly a step outside my area of expertise, but a few simple questions help me assess a person's daily sleep pattern. are all extremely influential on your eating habits.
October 19, 2015 FDA Advice, What Does This Mean For Asthmatics? FDA Advisory to switch to HFA propelled quick-relief (bronchodilator) asthma inhalers
October 19, 2015 Fighting Childhood Obesity: Something to Smile About Obesity now affects one in five children in the United States, increasing by four times over the past 40 years. Childhood obesity has been characterized as the most serious and prevalent nutritional disorder in the nation, and young Americans face the prospect of being the first generation in our country not to outlive their parents. The damage from the epidemic exposure and addiction of children to sugar goes beyond the obvious impact of its empty calories.
October 19, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: Battle of the Bloat Q: I feel bloated and am dreading getting into my bathing suit this weekend-can this be due to excess water weight and is there anything I can do to get rid of it?
October 19, 2015 Allergy Alert: Could your asthma be linked to stormy weather? [caption id="attachment_891" align="alignleft" width="90" caption="Dr. Bassett"][/caption]
October 19, 2015 Insulin Resistance I get many questions about "insulin resistance." Since research shows the majority of people who carry excess weight are insulin resistant to some degree, it is an important concept to understand.
October 19, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: Super Foods Everyone knows they should eat fruits, vegetables, nuts/seeds and whole grains for good health. But do you know which are among the healthiest? Below are among my favorite Super Foods and some suggestions for incorporating them into your diet! These foods aren't only delicious, but eating them can add years to your life!
October 19, 2015 Allergy Alert: Can Stress Make Your Allergies Worse? Stress may actually play a role in whether or not your allergies will be tolerable or very bad! Researchers from Ohio State University Medical Center reported "stress and anxiety make a big difference" in terms of how we respond when allergies attack.
