1025 archives posted by "DrLaPuma"

Succulent cherries, both sweet and tart, provide wonderful health benefits. And they are of course delicious when fresh, which is why I planted two varieties of cherry trees: a Lapins that was first harvested this year, and a white Tartarian, which will harvest in 3 years, I hope. Cherries [...]

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is the golden-orange spice that gives curried foods pizzazz. In Traditional Chinese and Indian Medicine, turmeric is used to treat allergies, digestive ailments, and pain. The active chemical component of turmeric is curcumin, known for its anti-inflammatory properties. [...]

People living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) compare the pain and inflammation to a fire raging out of control. RA is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease causing swelling, stiffness, and pain in the joints. It can result in joint deformity and damage to other organs, including the nerves, heart, [...]

Crisp, sweet red bell peppers are versatile and packed with nutrients. They’re loaded with the antioxidants Vitamin C and A, which support immunity and help the body fight free radicals – molecules implicated in inflammation and many disease processes. These crimson beauties also [...]

We’re just a day or so away from the most popular grilling holiday of the year: Fourth of July. And while it may be your default–as it is for a lot of people–to break out the burgers and dogs, I thought I would share with you some veggie and [...]

Boosting Brain Resilience with Ginkgo & Bacopa: One of the oldest living species of tree, Ginkgo Biloba’s leaves and seeds have been used in botanical medicine for thousands of years. Touted as the “brain herb,” Ginkgo has received extensive research attention for its [...]

Good Fats, Great Brain: The omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are classified as “essential” nutrients for the humans because they cannot be made by the body. Hence the term, Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). Since the body cannot make EFAs, we [...]

Lifestyle Approaches to Protecting the Brain from Alzheimer’s Disease: Is Alzheimer’s Disease hardwired into the brain’s destiny as we age? It’s a scary thought. Many people believe it’s true. However, a great deal of hope lies with the ongoing research to help us [...]

The trio of top recipes on drjohnlapuma.com feature three nutritional super foods in avocados, salmon, and lentils. Discover below some of the health benefits of each and then check out the recipes. I hope you’ll enjoy them all! The Only Guacamole You’ll Ever Need A culinary superfood, [...]

The Power of Pecans: Whether you call ’em PEE-can or PEH-kahn, they are one of the most sought after nuts around the globe. A cousin of the walnut, pecans are the only major tree nut native to North America. People love pecans for their versatility: They add a sweet, [...]