by Dr. Michael Murray | Jul 23, 2013 | Natural Facts
Introduction: The recent controversial study on omega-3 fatty acids and prostate cancer risk (click here to read my comments) has led to a lot of questions about the effects of omega-3 fatty acids in breast cancer and other health conditions. While the total level of...
by Dr. Michael Murray | Jul 23, 2013 | Natural Facts
On July 10, 2013, the media jumped on news that too much fish oil might boost prostate cancer risk. As someone who has studied the many benefits of fish oil for many years, my alarm bells went off. The story seemed, well, fishy to me. So I did what a good scientist...
by Dr. Michael Murray | Jul 22, 2013 | Natural Facts
Periodontal disease is an inflammatory condition of the gums and support structures in the mouth. It causes bad breath and bleeding of the gums when flossing. But it’s more serious than that. Periodontal disease is a manifestation of a more systemic condition,...
by Dr. Michael Murray | Jul 16, 2013 | Childrens Health
Introduction: The long chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA found in fish and fish oil supplements are critical to brain development and function throughout our lifetime. New research has found that EPA and DHA are especially important to the teenage brain. During...
by Dr. Michael Murray | Jul 15, 2013 | Healing Food Facts
Eggplants are a member of the nightshade family with potatoes and tomatoes. Although commonly thought of in a deep purple shade, eggplants also come in lavender, jade green, orange and light yellow. Originally found in India, the eggplant was cultivated in China....
by Dr. Michael Murray | Jul 12, 2013 | Natural Facts
Introduction On July 10, 2013, major media headlines and news stories claimed “Too Much Fish Oil Might Boost Prostate Cancer Risk.” Wow, that sure seems fishy given all of the positive health benefits linked to fish oil intake. In examining the study,...