Watermelon and Feta Salad   Ingredients Serves 4   3 1/2 pounds seedless watermelon (rind removed), cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1/2 cup fresh basil leaves,  If you can find purple basil try this if not regular basil will work fine- cut into thin stripsCoarse salt and ground pepper4 ounces feta cheese, broken into large pieces (about 1 cup)     DirectionsIn a large bowl, combine watermelon, lime juice, and half...

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  Grilling- PIZZA- by Dr. Michael Kane   Yes you can grill pizza-   this simple meal can be quick and nutritious especially with good topping choices and a salad to acompany it. For those with gluten sensitivity- you can find gluten free pizza dough as a substitute.   to start- spray the grill with a olive oil spray--   Prepare your dough- I buy a whole grain dough from whole foods but Trader Joe's...

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Hydration-   keeping up with those fluids.......   by Dr. Michael Kane   The importance of hydration is certainly a year round issue.  But most people tend to be conscious of the need for hydration in the summer time when the temperature climbs.   Quality and quantity are two of the most important factors in choosing a hydration beverage.    The hydration beverage of choice is water of good quality.  There are times when something other then...

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  Summer and your skin--     Poison Ivy   Having a wet spring has created a bumper crop of poison ivy.  If you are sensitive beware. The reaction for those on the more sensitive side can be significant and may require prescription medication like steroids.   our suggestions- Make sure you wash all clothes and items that may have come into contact with the plants oils.  If you think your pets might be the carrier...

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Curing diabetes- The vegetarian way. By Dr. Michael Kane  There is accumulating evidence that blood sugar control can be greatly improved if type 2 diabetics can adopt a vegan or vegetarian diet.  Diets that focus on eating foods that are lower in the glycemic index and low in saturated fats help do a number of things that are important for those with blood sugar issues.  1. increase of insulin sensitivity 2.  lower lipid/cholesterol3. reverses arteriosclerosis in...

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Growing your own! by Dr. Michael Kane  As a child, in a family with eight children, the individual time spent with my father was limited to working in the garden. The spring planting of peas was one of the most enjoyable memories. Being Irish my dad and I usually tried to plant the snow peas right on St.Patrick's day.  If the ground was clear of snow and was not frozen solid we would be out there with...

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Green tea-  Camellia sinensis  by Dr. Michael Kane  Being a cancer survivor I try to look for those daily things I can do to support a cancer free body.  One of the most common suggestions has been to drink green tea .  Being high in anti-oxidants and flavinoids, green tea can have some significant health benefits.  Consuming green tea orally seems to help prevent or delay the onset of Parkinson's disease.  Green tea taken orally seems...

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Sun and bugs- What you need to know.   by Dr. Jacqueline Germain  SHOO FLY DON'T BOTHER ME It's springtime and along with the fragrant flowers and warmer days comes those bothersome insects.  Every year, one third of the American population uses insect repellents containing DEET (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide) to ward off mosquitoes and other pests.  Of the available bug repellant products on the market, DEET is used in amore than 200 products.DEET is a nasty chemical.   Studies...

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Skin Care- by Dr. Keli Samuelson   Healing from both inside and out!  The skin is the body's largest organ. It is also a permeable membrane. What is applied to the skin is absorbed and distributed throughout the body via the blood stream. And what we put into the body can have a tremendous effect on the health of our skin cells.  Healthy skin, hair and nails go through regular cycles of rejuvenation. To ensure this...

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Food Bath by Dr. Michael KaneAs more and more of our food supply is a product of the mega farming industry, food safety has become more and more of a concern.  There have been food recalls for various reasons some involving contamination.  While buying organic and buying from local farms might be a way to avoid some of these concerns there are times when this in not an option.  A food wash that can affectively...

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Stretching your Food Dollar   Organic vs non-organic Dr. Michael Kane In these tough economic times stretching your dollar is almost a necessity. When it comes to making choices about food quality some simple information can assist you in this goal. There are certain fruits and vegetables that arrive to your supermarket with a high pesticide residue. These chemicals are potential hazards to your health and should be reduced as much as possible. A number of...

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DEPRESSION AND MENOPAUSEBy Dr. Keli Samuelson Depression occurs in an estimated 30 million people at some point in their lifetime. The condition affects men and women of all ages. However, women are at greater risk to develop this condition. There is not one single cause of depression; rather, there can be several interactions that may contribute to depression. Depression is not a personal weakness. It can not always be ignored hoping it will go away.Heather a...

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Niacin-  FOR HIGH CHOLESTEROLby Dr. Michael Kane Niacin is also known as vitamin b3. This vitamin can come in many forms some have different clinical effects. For lowering cholesterol, the niacin is often given in the time released form. This is the one that works best. Niacinamide can have some effect but it is not as effective as regular niacin. The products used to treat high cholesterol typically come in high strengths of 500 mg or higher.Niacin...

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COOL WAYS TO BEAT THE WINTER BLUESby Jacqueline Germain N.D.   I'm looking out the bedroom window on an early December morning.  The gloomy gray sky spreads all the way down to the pavement.  I expect we will see many of these days in Connecticut this winter.  Here are some tips to help you feel cheery all winter long. Winter onset blues are often referred to as SAD (seasonal affective disorder), a type of depression triggered by...

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by Jacqueline Germain N.D.   Gail always comes to the office with a bright smile on her face and some good story to share about her grandchildren or a trip to visit relatives in Maine.  In spite of being in really good health, especially for a 66 year old woman, this November she came to see me and had a concern that took the smile off her face.   "I just want to sleep...

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Two new exciting studies have illustrated more health benefits of folic acid. We have known for a while the importance of folic acid supplementation during pregnancy, as it is needed for the normal development of the nervous system, including the brain. Two recent large studies have illustrated the importance of folic acid in older people as well. In a study of 965 patients over age 65, the participants with the highest intake of folic acid...

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