Tag Archives: supplements
Vitamin D Is Linked To Daytime Sleepiness
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on December 16, 2012
A new study links excessive daytime sleepiness and vitamin D levels, with race playing an important factor. Vitamin D is critical in our overall health and well-being. But many of us simply do not get enough vitamin D [...]
The Incredible Power Of Our Thoughts
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on June 27, 2012
Welcome to 6/27/12 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. This may be the most important podcast episode of The Healthy Mind ever. Please join Dr. Z as he discusses the incredible power of our thoughts. He explains how what we think [...]
Dr. Barry Sears Interview – Fish Oils and Your Health
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 30, 2012
Welcome to 5/30/12 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. Given the recent birth of Dr. Z’s daughter (5/29), this week’s podcast is an encore presentation of Dr. Z’s interview with Dr. Barry Sears as they discuss the role of fish oil [...]
How Stress Causes Illness: It’s All About Inflammation
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 06, 2012
Carnegie Mellon University scientists identify a critical link in the mind-body connection. We feel the effects of stress every single day. All of us do. Whether it is at work or at home, stress seems to come at [...]
Vitamin D Shrinks Uterine Fibroids – NIH Study
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 04, 2012
This NIH-funded study offers hope for the future treatment of uterine fibroids. Treatment with vitamin D reduced the size of uterine fibroids in laboratory rats predisposed to developing the benign tumors, according to researchers funded by the [...]
Fish Oil & Your Mood, Dr. Sears Interview
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 07, 2012
Dr. Sears and I will discuss the benefit of incorporating fish oils into your diet. We talk about the anti-inflammatory action of fish oils and how that relates to our emotions as well as other aspects of our health. We’ll discuss how to get the best quality fish oils, what Krill Oil is (or isn’t) about. He also will show us how to be aware and minimize inflammation in our bodies simply by changing our diet! Continue reading
Vitamins and Colon Cancer: Can Supplements Lower Your Risk?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 04, 2012
Could the use of vitamin and mineral supplements in a regular diet help to reduce the risk of colon cancer and protect against carcinogens? A study published in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology (CJPP) found rats given regular multivitamin and mineral supplements showed a significantly lower risk of developing colon cancer when they were exposed to carcinogens. Continue reading
Vitamin D & Dr. Cannell (Part 2)
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on January 31, 2012
In the second half of my exclusive interview with Dr. Cannell, he continues to discuss the role of Vitamin D in infection and other common illnesses. He tells us about the critical co-factors that allow Vitamin D to work most effectively in our bodies, simple ways to get those nutrients and how very small changes in our diet can have huge implication in our overall health. So get that paper and pencil out again, this interview is simply that important – for you and your family. Continue reading
Vitamin D & Dr. Cannell (Part 1)
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on January 24, 2012
Dr. Cannell is one of the nation’s leading voices on Vitamin D. Vitamin D seems to be everywhere in the news today. Dr. Cannell has been critically instrumental in raising the awareness of Vitamin D to an international level. Continue reading
Dr. Zafirides Interview – Authentic Health Coaching Podcast (1/17/12)
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on January 21, 2012Tom and I discussed the role of emotions and physical illness, particularly chronic pain. Tom is very dedicated to teaching and empowering individuals in their journey towards better health. The insight and knowledge he gained in transcending his personal health problems serves as strong motivation to help others. Continue reading
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