Nutritional Research to Prevent Hardening of the Arteries   Atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries involves filling up of the arteries with pl...

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The other day, I wrote about weight loss surgery and the "health food take-out" trend, but I made no mention of the other popular quick-fix for weig...

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A recent study says that certain diets may not only limit the amounts of carbs/fats/calories each dieter consumes, but also the amount of vitamins. ...

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As I drive to work every day, I pass no less than ten billboards advertising surgery for weight loss. Most of these type surgeries involve restricting...

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Vitamin E may Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Earlier research has reported that consuming a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and omega 3 fats sign...

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Vitamin D- Often Deficient, But Vital for Bone Health and the Immune System Vitamin D is an important vitamin which is deficient in over 80% of US ad...

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Nut Consumption Significantly Lowers Blood Levels of LDL or Bad Cholesterol   High blood levels of Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) or “Bad Cholesterol...

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On webcast nights, I'll often field calls that come in for Doug. A number of questions usually start with, "I think I've got a problem that has someth...

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Cranberries Reduce Risk of Urinary Tract Infections   Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s) affect over 2 million people in the US annually.  UTI’s are e...

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In my research for Doug, I've come across a variety of nutrients I had never heard of before. One thing Doug has taught me is that every nutrient of n...

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Kyle Drew was the man that introduced me to my latest Phase 1 obsession - coconut butter. He offered me a spoonful of the thick, cream colored paste, ...

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Probiotic Bacteria During Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Allergy in the Child   Regularly eating Probiotic or “Good Bacteria” such as Lactobacillus and B...

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Cinnamon May be Helpful for Diabetics Diet is critical for controlling both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.  Diabetics should eat a least 3 moderate size...

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Omega 3 fats May Reduce Risk of Psychotic Behavior   Many studies have reported that high consumption of omega 3 fats reduce risk of depression and ...

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High Potassium Diet May be Helpful for Arthritis Catsfur made a good comment about rheumatoid arthritis patients being low in potassium.  A number of...

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It has been a while since I've updated the old blog. I do apologize to our dear readers; we've been busy at Mediatrition with people in and out of the...

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Diet May be Helpful in Rheumatoid Arthritis   Rheumatoid arthritis is a common joint problem with about 0.5% of adult men and 1.0% of adult women ha...

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Probiotic Cheese May Improve the Immune System   Cheese has been made and eaten by humans for thousands of years.  Cheese is easy to digest and is v...

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Cruciferous vegetables and other Vegetables and Fruits Fight Lung Cancer Lung cancer is one of the worst forms of cancer, which causes about 90,000 d...

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Probiotics Helpful in Preventing Infections in Infants “Friendly” bacteria like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus can significantly reduce the risk o...

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Nutrition Can Fight Depression   Depression is a very common condition which affects an estimated 5 to 15% of adolescents and adults at any given t...

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Prebiotics such as Inulin Useful for Digestive Health   Inulin is a form of the sugar fructose in which the fructose molecules are bound together in...

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Sugar Containing Beverages and Obesity   In the past several decades, average US consumption of refined sugars such as cane and beet sugar, corn syr...

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Many times when people start a diet, especially Phase 1, they have a number of concerns. Some people worry about how easy it will be to find things to...

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These are not Doug's words (well, they have been for years) or even mine, but this article on Slate Magazine's. It seems the experts are finally comin...

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Corn Syrup May Help Promote Obesity   The average US adult eats about 700 calories a day of refined sugars, of which about 300 calories consist of h...

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Eat More Fruits and Vegetables!   Only about 25% of school children, teens and adults consume the recommended levels 5 – one half cup servings of fr...

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I have a confession; I am not a morning person. I can't remember a time in my life that I was a morning person, and after 23 years on planet earth, I ...

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Probiotics May Help Prevent Tooth Cavities (Caries)   Dental cavities or caries cause holes in teeth in about 80% of people.  Caries are caused by t...

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Coconut juice, or coconut water, comes from young coconuts. It is slightly sweet, slightly salty, has a consistency that is a little thicker than wate...

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I read this article on a blogger's forum that I visit frequently. This testimony is incredible - please go read it. I am not an expert on autism ,...

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Almond flour or meal is made simply from ground up almonds, and is therefore perfectly acceptable for Phase 1 dining. It is available at many health f...

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In Texas, we love our Mexican food. Growing up in my family, Mexican food wasn't called Mexican food, it was just called food. We ate it all the time!...

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Milk isn't what it was 50 years ago. An array of synthetic hormones, anti-biotics, and an unnatural diet given to dairy cows have turned cow's milk in...

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The basis of the Phase 1 diet is no grains, potatoes, corn (which is a grain, not a vegetable) or sugar. Giving up grains is the toughest part of the ...

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Omega 3 Fats May Be Helpful in Preventing Psychosis   Many studies have reported that consuming omega 3 fats are associated with significantly lowe...

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Kiwi was originally discovered in China. It eventually made its way to New Zealand where growers started exporting the fruit to other countries around...

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Many people who are new the Phase 1 Diet often get confused by which foods to avoid. Sugar is a no-brainer; virtually every diet limits or prohibits s...

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Omega 3 Fats Helpful for Children with Autism About 1% of US child have autism or a less severe form of autism called Asperger’s syndrome.  Autistic ...

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Vitamin D Deficiency is Common but Preventable Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which plays a key role in bone growth and maintenance, immunity aga...

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Blueberries, Concord grapes and other Fruits and Vegetables Helpful for Slowing Memory Decline in Older Adults. A number of studies with older humans...

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Nutrition, Exercise and Quitting Smoking Important for Treating Peripheral Vascular Disease   Peripheral vascular disease involves blockage of the a...

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This is the first week of getting back into a healthy lifestyle. While I haven't fully committed to phase 1, I've been sticking to phase 2. And while ...

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If you are like me, you like to eat out. It is a great way to relax, connect with friends and family, experience your local culture, and of course, ea...

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5-Hydroxy Tryptophan May be Helpful to Depressed People Depressed patients have a lack of a brain chemical called serotonin in the spaces or junction...

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Probiotic Bacteria Useful for Treating Both Chronic Diarrhea and Constipation Many recent studies have reported that consuming probiotic bacteria l...

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Strontium Supplements Helpful for Osteoporosis  Loss of bone mass or thinning of bones is often devastating to seniors.  The technical term for this ...

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Coenzyme Q10 and L-Carnitine Helpful for Chronic Fatigue Patients   Chronic fatigue is a common problem which affects are many as 25% of all adults....

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Many Supplements Useful for Patients in Early Heart Failure   Heart failure is a common condition in which the heart becomes less efficient in pumpi...

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Psyllium and Probiotics May be Helpful for Irritable Bowel Syndrome   Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is chronic condition consisting of abdominal pa...

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Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes   Many holiday meals around the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years season feature sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoe...

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The term health food tends to conjure up images of taste-bud offending concoctions that look like the sludge on your lawn mower after trimming the gra...

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Dietary and Other New Treatments for Arthritis   Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are quite common ailments. They can occur at any age but ar...

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Despite my family knowing that I work for a nutritional genius, and even after they have all met and grown to love Doug, they still look at me kind of...

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Neighborhood Access to Exercise and Healthy Food May Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes   About 5% of the population of the US and Canada have type 2 di...

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Fall an Ideal Time to Begin a Compost Heap   Home gardening offers many benefits- exercise, beautiful flowers and delicious & nutritious organic...

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Cruciferous Vegetables Reduce Risk of Lung Cancer   Cruciferous vegetables are so named because they have cross shaped flowers.  Cruciferous vegetab...

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I got into an argument the other day with a man on another blog about healthcare reform and the role of personal choice in prevention. Our argument ce...

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Chromium  May Be Helpful for Those with Type 2 Diabetes   About 5% of the population of the US, Canada and Europe has type 2 diabetes.  Type 2 diabe...

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Celiac Disease Patients Often Require Supplements in Addition to a Gluten Free Diet   Celiac disease involves a severe allergy to gluten (a protein ...

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When I'm not working for KTC, I play guitar with a couple of bands around town and make a little extra money performing every weekend. One of the band...

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Neighborhood Food Environment Related to Obesity Levels Many people who live in the US inner cities and rural areas do not have nearby access to sour...

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Health Benefits of Pumpkin Flesh and Seeds The pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) is a native American plant which has been cultivated by the American Indians ...

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On the rare occasion that I get sick, which is usually only once or twice a year, I still abstain from taking pills. I haven't had any sort of over th...

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Probiotics May Help Reduce the Risk of Respiratory Infections Probiotics are “good” bacteria such as Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium which are found...

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Grapes, Berries and Walnut May Slow Brain Aging   Many fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts contain a wide range of nutrients including vitamins, mine...

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I like to cook. I don't do it that often because its time consuming, and I live by myself so cooking for one can be a little difficult. But I made mys...

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Last night I went to the store to stock up for a new commitment; I'm living a week adhering to healthy, phase 1 dieting, revolving mostly around fruit...

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Omega 3 Fatty Acids Protect Against Age Related Macular Degeneration   Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness and vi...

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Caffeine: Friend or Foe?   Caffeine is a mild stimulant which promotes metabolism of carbohydrates.  About 80% of the worlds’ adults consume caffein...

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Magnesium Helpful for Many Conditions.   Magnesium is a mineral involved in over 500 reactions in the body.  Magnesium in the diet is found in many ...

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Cruciferous and Allium Vegetables Reduce Risk of Many Cancers.   Many studies have reported that eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables reduces...

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I'm a huge fan of Michael Pollan. In addition to the Fungus Link book series, The Omnivores Dilemma is required reading by anybody interested in food....

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Organic Food is Usually Higher in Nutrients             Organic gardening involves raising plants without any artificial pesticides, herbicides or fe...

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Many US Children and Teenagers are Deficient in Vitamin D.   Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which is important for bone growth and maintenance, ...

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On my way home last night, I passed a fast food chain in Rockwall. I couldn't help but notice an ad campaign posted in one of their windows that featu...

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Helped by Avoiding Food Allergies and by Taking Probiotic Bacteria               Irritable bowel syndrome is a common diso...

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Gardening Programs Increase Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Youngsters by Luke Curtis, MD.  Vegetables and fruits contain a wide range of nutrient...

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I usually don't get sinus or allergy problems. They only time I have ever struggled with air contaminants was while snow skiing in early spring. On th...

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First, let me apologize to all our good readers for the lack of updates and sporadic accessibility to the KTC blog. We have been busy putting up a new...

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Brown Kelp or Wakame is Growing Like a Weed off the California Coast- But is Delicious and Very Nutritious by Luke Curtis MD.   The brown kelp algae...

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High Fructose Corn Syrup and Other Sugars Associated with Obesity and Diabetes by Luke Curtis, MD.   The average US citizen consumes about 140 pound...

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Nutrition Important for Lowering LDL (Bad) Cholesterol and Triglycerides by Luke Curtis MD             About half of adults in the USA have a Low Den...

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OMEGA 3 CONSUMPTION AND LOWER DEATH RATES IN ELDERLY by Luke Curtis MD   Omega 3 fatty acids are found in flax oil, fish oil and fatty fish such as ...

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Diet plays a major role in controlling asthma and other inflammatory diseases like arthritis.  Many earlier studies have reported that high consu...

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Water exercise is often recommended for arthritis patients since it strengthens muscles while putting less stress on joints. Swimming, water exercise ...

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Colon and rectal Cancers are common cancers which strike about 130,000 annually in the USA and cause about 50,000 deaths. Colorectal cancer is particu...

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As I sit at my computer today, like so many others, I suspect, my jeans are a little tighter than they were last week. Hmmmm. Is it possible that Thanksgiving feast could have contributed? I can almost hear Doug asking the question, “What makes bread rise?” Yes, I confess, although there was plenty of delicious fungus-free food to enjoy, I also succumbed to temptation by sampling some of the traditional culprits. (Can you spell s-t-u-f-f-i-n-g?) But, I’m happy to report, veering from a healthy Phase One diet for a day or two doesn’t have to mean a return to old habits. With the end of the holiday weekend (and an end to those left-over’s!) it’s time to get “back on the wagon!” So, how best to get back on track and minimize any damage done? Here are my suggestions:1) Psyllium. A heaping teaspoon shaken into a tall glass of water before bed will help “move” those less-than-ideal foods through your system in record time.2) Pro-biotics. We take these religiously anyway, but I like to double-up if I’ve eaten grains,...

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Wow. I feel like giving a victory shout! Have you ever resisted temptation and asked “for a way out” and discovered a ‘way out” that surpassed the original object of temptation? Okay, if I’ve lost you, let me get specific.This morning I cooked up a batch of wonderful, uncured, applewood smoked bacon. As I was carefully blotting each thick, meaty slice, my gaze traveled just beyond the bacon to the fruit basket on my counter. There sat three beautiful, shiny heirloom tomatoes and two perfectly ripe yet firm Haas avocadoes.Running late for church, I wrapped up the bacon, telling myself I could figure out something later for an early lunch, grabbed a handful of almonds and ran out the door.Well, if you’re anything like me, you know what happened next. In spite of a really terrific sermon, I spent the next two hours obsessing on my childhood favorite treat, the bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, made even more decadent with fresh avocado.You know that combination of flavors and textures is just hard to beat. I kept...

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I love summer! After several weeks of “May gray” and a couple of “June gloom” here at the beach, we have finally emerged from our marine layer and are enjoying the glorious weather we live here for! One of the benefits of the longer days is the extra time we have to spend outdoors. Whether it’s lounging on the beach or by the pool, working in the garden, playing golf or tennis or just going for a walk with your dog, try to get out and enjoy some fresh air. My daily routine includes time in the gym followed by a long walk or a swim, and I start early. Your routine may be different, but we all benefit from exercise, and the more of it we can do outdoors, the better. Sunshine is actually GOOD for us! (Who knew?) It’s important to hydrate before and after exercise. Even if you exercise later in the day, try to begin your day with a large glass of pure, filtered water, or even a cup of hot water with lemon if you prefer. Herbal teas are a healthful alternative to coffee, and can also be delicious chilled. Get...

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