Andrew Peters, DC, ND | Central Illinois Natural Health Clinic

To Calcium or Not to Calcium?

Two big studies that came out recently have muddied the waters on the one nutritional supplement that even conventional medicine has rallied behind: calcium.

We’ve all heard that supplemental calcium is good for the bones, and may even protect against colon cancer in older adults. Seems like a logical recommendation. But like hormone replacement therapy,

Another Nail in the Coffin for Diet Soda

All right, Dr. Peters, will you lay off the diet-soda-bashing melodrama?

No. The answer is no.

You’ve read my articles before about how diet soda actually promotes weight gain rather than weight loss, and more seriously, raises the risk of stroke significantly.

What’s Wrong with a Little Snack?

By Andrew Peters, DC, ND | February 6, 2013 | Like | Leave a comment |

…Nothing, as long as it does not turn into a big snack.

One of the major factors that has been consistently found to influence weight gain or loss is controlling portion size. Sometimes this is easier said than done — for example, at buffets where the available portions are seemingly endless.

Researchers at Cornell University (1) recently ran an experiment to test this in a new way.

Exercise for Weight Loss: Take a Hint from Goldilocks

This is the time of year when many folks’ New Year’s resolutions include shedding a few (or a lot) of those excess pounds. A healthy, balanced diet with proper portion control is the place to start, of course. And starting an exercise program has tremendous health benefits, even beyond the waistline.

Seeds of Heart Health for the New Year

You’ve probably heard my mantra for a healthy diet (borrowed from author Michael Pollan): “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” To expand on this, we can look to the Mediterranean diet — that style of eating that is based on whole grains, vegetables, nuts, legumes (beans), and smaller amounts of animal-based protein.

Are You at Risk for Pneumonia with this Medication?

One of the foundations of health is a good night’s sleep. Lack of sleep can lead to consequences including obesity, aggravation of pain conditions like fibromyalgia, poor memory, and even increased risk of cardiovascular disease. With all the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep, it might be tempting to do whatever it takes to correct sleep problems —

Flu Season: Here with a Vengeance

By Andrew Peters, DC, ND | December 10, 2012 | Like | Leave a comment |

Influenza has arrived early this year, and it looks like it’s gearing up to be a nasty one: both the H1N1 and H3N2 strains of influeza A virus have been identified, as well as influenza B. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate of infection is still low this week in Illinois,

Natural Medicine Myth #5: One-A-Day

This is a continuation of my series (in no particular order) on misperceptions in the field of natural medicine. My previous articles focused on policosanol, cinnamon, systemic candida, and acai berry.

Those of you who know my articles and recommendations will find it no surprise that therapeutic lifestyle changes are the foundation of naturopathic medicine:

In many cases,

Are “Superfoods” Really that Super?

You’ve probably heard of phytonutrients, those beneficial compounds in plant-based foods that help protect us against chronic diseases. In particular, some foods, such as broccoli and blueberries, are so packed with these phytonutrients (such as polyphenols) that they’ve been dubbed “superfoods.”

New research out of Kingston University in London has challenged this notion,

Natural Medicine Myth #4: Acai Berry

This is a continuation of my series (in no particular order) on misperceptions in the field of natural medicine. My previous articles focused on policosanol, cinnamon, and systemic candida.

If you’ve been to any sites on the World Wide Web in the past several years,

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