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We are looking for a full-time front office assistant to work here with us! If you know anyone (maybe even yourself) who is friendly, detail orientated, computer literate and a non- smoker please call us between 8pm and 8am at 727-449-0121 and leave us a message!
One of my patients made me aware of this new series on The Learning Channel.
"TLC will transform the lives of 13 families across the nation in the groundbreaking new series, Honey We're Killing the Kids! In each family, the children?s eating habits have spiraled out of control into a diet of nonstop junk food ? sugar, snacks, processed food? and huge, oversized portions. Coupled with a lack of exercise and sleep, this lifestyle means the kids are not only hyper and unruly, they are at serious risk of becoming overweight and developing high-blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease."
A recent article I read had some interesting news I wanted to share with you.
??Four new studies, presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, provided a grocery list of foods which may help in preventing stomach, skin and breast cancer. In fact, these preliminary studies show that the chemicals in some foods directly interact with some carcinogens and the body?s own cells to provide a strong defense against would-be cancer causers.
Researchers from John Hopkins University have found that sulforaphane, a chemical found in broccoli sprouts, is effective in fighting a dangerous bacteria and the stomach inflammation it causes. Patients with infections caused by the bacteria H.pylori were directed to eat 100 grams of broccoli sprouts for two months. Afterwards, patients had a significantly lowered amount of the bacteria in their stomach compared to a group eating a similar amount of alfalfa sprouts, a relative of the broccoli sprout which is much lower in sulforaphane."
Several studies have shown that stomach inflammation, or gastritis, is a major cause of stomach cancer, particularly when it goes unchecked over a long period of time. Broccoli sprouts prevent and reduce stomach inflammation and, therefore, may also be a weapon against stomach cancer. If that?s not enough, another group of researchers from Dartmouth Medical School have shown that the same compound in broccoli sprouts that protects against stomach cancer may also protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun.??
In my office I have just received a new product called ??Total Green Protein?? containing broccoli sprouts along with other veggies which can be made into a whey based shake. We also have ??Total Veggie?? tablets which contain the broccoli sprouts and more. If you are interested, I could test either of these products on you. Just call to schedule a short appointment.
While I was at the Saturday morning market in St. Petersburg this past Saturday I saw a booth for the Unity Organic Cafe which is located at the First Unity Church of St. Petersburg.
They offer evening pick up of soups, salads, bakery items, and take home dinners as well as specific pick up meal plans.
The church and cafe are located at:
469 45th Ave North
St. Petersburg, FL 33703
To call in an order or to get more information call 727- 209-2380 or email them at susani@tampabay.rr.com