February Newsletter 2010 – Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia A Condition to Take Seriously Hypoglycemia is a condition that occurs when your blood sugar (glucose) is too low. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) usually occurs while fasting or in between meals. Reactive hypoglycemia is low blood sugar that occurs after a meal – usually one to three hours after eating. Hypoglycemia occurs when: Your body’s sugar (glucose) is used up too quickly Glucose is released into the bloodstream too slowly Too much insulin is released into the bloodstream Glucose, an important source of energy for the body, comes from food. Carbohydrates...
Read MoreJanuary Newsletter 2010 Calcum/Osteoporosis
Calcium & Osteoporosis “Milk Does Not Do A Body Good” Osteoporosis is a disease of bone that leads to an increased risk of fracture. In osteoporosis the bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced, bone microarchitecture is disrupted, and the amount and variety of proteins in bone is altered. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body but why are we lacking in it? The cause of calcium deficiencies is excessive consumption of high-acid foods, such as animal meats, caffeine, refined carbohydrates, refined sugars, and pasteurized milk and dairy products. Pasteurization and...
Read MoreOctober Newsletter 2009 Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism FDA Stops Production Of Armour Thyroid The American Association for Health Freedom learned that Time-Cap Labs, producer of a generic version of the brand name drug Armour, a natural and bioidentical thyroid replacement, has been ordered by the FDA to stop production. The FDA has decided to classify the company’s product, available for over a century, as an unapproved new drug. Since the new drug approval process is prohibitively expensive for a non-patentable substance, the FDA is in effect banning the natural product. The purpose? Presumably to protect the profits of...
Read MoreAugust Newsletter 2009 Weight Loss
Weight Loss Summer is here and we want to fit into our lighter wardrobe and bathing suits (if we even dare to put one on). Being at your ideal weight has much greater benefits than just looking good. Keeping fit reduces your chances of having diabetes (1 out of 2 children born after 1980, and 1 out of 3 adults will suffer with type II diabetes in the U.S.), cardiovascular ailments, and other chronic diseases. Say the word “diet” and women in particular will say, “Not again, I’ve tried everything. Just give me a pill.” I wish it were that simple. The key to...
Read MoreMay 2009 Newsletter – Insomnia
Insomnia Insomnia is one of the most common complaints that people struggle with today. Stress, poor diet, and lack of exercise are the main contributors that cause insomnia. Lack of restful sleep can send your body spiraling down with fatigue, poor concentration, need for stimulants, and weaken your immune system over time. People always ask how many hours of sleep do I need. The best range is from 6 to 8 hours. But one of the most important factors is when you actually go to bed. From 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. your body makes physiological repairs and from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. your body makes...
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Ann Boroch, CNC, Naturopath
Award-winning author of the popular books on health and wellness—The Candida Cure, The Candida Cure Cookbook, and Healing Multiple Sclerosis,
Ann’s passion is to educate and inspire each of us to achieve optimal health in the face of any condition.