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Category Archives: Phytonutrients

Broccoli on the Brain

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Dr. Theresa Jahn

Cruciferous vegetables which includes cauliflower, cabbage, kale, bok choy and of course broccoli amongst others are often touted for … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti Cancer, Broccoli, Cancer, Chronic disease, Detoxification, Epigenetics, Food, Natural medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Phytonutrients, Prevention, Uncategorized | Tagged anti-cancer, Broccoli, Cancer, diet, natural medicine toronto, prevention, toronto | Leave a comment

Is soy for me?

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Kathryn Nobrega-Porter

There’s confusion out there with regards to nutritional information and soy is at the top of the list. Is … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, Depression, Nutrition, Phytonutrients, Skin Health, Women's Health | Tagged bone, heart, hormones, mood, prostate health, Protein, soy, vascular function, wound healing | Leave a comment

Supporting “calm”

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Kathryn Nobrega-Porter

A run away or racing mind, difficulty relaxing, worried (… all the time), irritaibilty or difficulty focusing and distracted … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Natural medicine, Phytonutrients, Stress, Uncategorized | Tagged alpha brain waves, camellia sinensis, decrease anxiety, dopamine, GABA, glutamate, green tea, improved learning, manage stress, neurotransmitters, non-drowsy, norepinephrine, promote calm, relax, serotonin, wakeful relaxation | Leave a comment

Eat More

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Kathryn Nobrega-Porter

So often we are told to eat less to increase longevity, decrease inflammation and keep our waist lines trim. You’ll be … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Cancer, Chronic disease, Diabetes, Fatigue, Heart disease, Natural medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Obesity, Phytonutrients, Prevention, Uncategorized | Tagged diabetes, fruits, Heart disease, obesity, phytonutrients, prevention, vegetables | 4 Comments