Benefits of Chromium

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

What can high-chromium foods do for you?

  • Help maintain normal blood sugar and insulin levels
  • Support normal cholesterol levels
  • What events can indicate a need for more high-chromium foods?

  • Hyperinsulinemia (elevated blood levels of insulin)
  • High blood pressure
  • High triglyceride levels
  • High blood sugar levels
  • High cholesterol levels
  • Insulin resistance
  • Low HDL cholesterol
  • Romaine lettuce is an excellent source of chromium while onions and tomatoes are very good sources of this mineral. Other food sources of chromium include brewer’s yeast, oysters, liver, whole grains, bran cereals, and potatoes. Many people do not get enough chromium in their diet due to food processing methods that remove the naturally occurring chromium in commonly consumed foods.

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    Integrative Medicine with Sheila Kilbane, MD

    Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

    Dr. Sheila Kilbane is a board certified pediatrician currently practicing in Charlotte, NC at Touchstone Health Care Associate. She attended The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and completed her pediatric residency at Carolinas Medical Center. She is a member of American Academy of Pediatrics, Charlotte Pediatric Society, and Mecklenburg County Medical Society. Dr. Kilbane has extensive interest in nutrition, allergies, eczema, asthma, and integrative/holistic medicine. Dr. Kilbane is currently working to complete an Integrative Medicine Fellowship with the University of Arizona.

    Following Sheila Kilbane, MD Facebook group will allow you to see all the most recent events around Integrative Medicine here in Charlotte, NC. New events, as well as her personal tips that will matter to you and your family.

    NC Energy Efficient Appliance Replacement & Rebate Program

    Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

    North Carolina Energy Efficient Appliance Replacement and Rebate Program. Currently, all rebate funds for this program have been reserved. However, you may still add your name to the waiting list. In the event additional funds become available, rebate applications will be processed in the order they are received. To add your name to the waiting list, complete the online application and follow the instructions listed on the confirmation page of the application. (more…)