by Dr. John Pepper | Nov 7, 2017 | General Health, Nutrition
You can probably think of a few good reasons why you wash your fruits and vegetables before indulging. Getting dirt and sand washed off can make the eating experience a little more enjoyable. You may want to reduce the likelihood of getting sick by washing off the...
by Dr. John Pepper | Apr 29, 2017 | Nutrition, Vitamin D, Women's Health
We often tend to think of bone health to be synonymous with calcium intake and calcium inside the bones. This relationship is only partially true. In fact, if we rely on calcium alone to build great bones, we may find ourselves dealing with some serious health issues....
by Dr. John Pepper | Apr 25, 2017 | Brain Health, Mental and Emotional Wellness, Nutrition, Vitamin D
In a society where obesity is so prevalent, it is hard to believe that nutritional deficiencies are fairly common. Simply put, we are overfed but malnourished. These nutritional deficiencies can have a significant impact on mental and emotional well-being. There is a...
by Dr. John Pepper | Mar 28, 2017 | Allergies, Brain Health, Heart Health, Hormone Balance, Nutrition
Schisandra chinensis is a Chinese berry named wu-wei-zu, meaning “5 flavored fruit” and is associated with sweet, sour, bitter, hot, and salty flavors. Schisandra has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years. In TCM, it is believed that a...
by Dr. John Pepper | Feb 26, 2017 | General Health, Heart Health, Mental and Emotional Wellness, Nutrition
Magnesium magnificently functions to keep many body systems running smoothly. If you are not eating the right foods or supplementing, it is easy to register low on the magnesium scale. It is estimated that 80 percent of the U.S. population is deficient in magnesium....
by Dr. John Pepper | Jan 31, 2017 | Arthritis, Brain Health, Heart Health, Mental and Emotional Wellness, Nutrition
The Increasing Incidence of Alzheimer’s The incidence of Alzheimer’s Disease is growing- and growing fast. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. In 2013, 84,000...
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