Dr. Ann

Take charge of your youth with these three anti-aging superstar foods.   Wild Alaskan Salmon – Occasionally available fresh, frequently available frozen, and always available canned; this superstar protein is in a league of its own when it comes to helping you stay young.  Wild Alaskan salmon is exploding with several key anti-aging nutrients including […]

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly of all types of cancer and a jolting new report revealed a strong association between very modest intakes of soda and this lethal cancer.    Investigators followed 60,524 adults over a 14 year period and found those who consumed two or more sodas per week were 87% […]

Carbs continue to be a source of controversy in many American’s minds. Are you one of the countless Americans suffering from total carb confusion?  I suspect many of you are, which is a shame because doing your carbs right is the second most powerful nutritional strategy available to you to protect your health.  And when […]

I am frequently asked what protein powder I recommend and finally I have discovered one that I know is truly “healthy” and that I  can whole heartedly endorse –  hemp seed  powder.  It is made from ground hemp seeds so it is a “whole food” protein versus the “isolated” protein in whey, casein, or soy […]

I remain in awe of the spectacular power physical activity provides on the disease-busting front.  Two new studies trumpet yet again its effectiveness for keeping the big C at bay.  Reporting in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (July 09), Finnish researchers concluded that men who engaged in moderate to vigorous exercise for at least […]

Ring in the New Year and the dawn of a new decade with a renewed commitment to take charge of your health! Here are my top 5 picks for healthy eating tips for wellness. Go nuts.  Include a small handful of nuts (about 1 oz) in your diet each day.  These delectable morsels of good […]

Over the past decade we have learned that nutrition plays a profound role in maintaining eye health. If you want to keep your eye sight sharp and lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), our leading cause of adult blindness – be sure to get your omega 3 fats. In a 12 year clinical […]