Dr. Bridget C. O'Connell

Look Better Naked: Spring is sprouting!

Many of you gardeners out there know the joy of watching those spring vegetables send up a bright green sprout.

This first sign of life is full of the promise of a large summer harvest, full of broccoli, beans, peas and maybe even a sunflower or two.

But are you aware of the amazing healing potential and nutritional value in the sprouts? Well keep reading …

Look Better Naked: One fish, two fish, red fish, mercury fish?

I promote increased fish consumption in the majority of my patients.

Fish are rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, which promote a stable mood, improved memory, reduced triglycerides, nerve conduction, less uncomfortable menses, clear complexion and a healthy heart! Fish with the highest omega-3 levels are mackerel, tuna, salmon, sturgeon, mullet, bluefish, anchovy, sardines, herring, trout, and menhaden. They provide about 1 gram of omega-3 fatty acids in about 3.5 ounces of fish1.

The mercury problem:

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