Dr. Nancy Iankowitz

18/06/2025

A few steps in the right direction.

Kraft Heinz plans to stop using artificial dyes in its U.S. products by 2027, with the majority of its products already using natural colors, and will not launch new products that contain them.

04/06/2025

NEW YORK (PIX11) – An Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued for parts of New York on Wednesday due to ground-level ozone, according to the state’s Department of Environmental Protection. The …

28/05/2025

Zinc: ". . . This mineral plays an important role in cell production, including creating new skin cells, but how much you take is important – moderate doses of zinc can enhance immunity, while high doses can actually depress it and should be avoided." [Source: Dr. Andrew Weil's blog] Zinc is an important mineral especially if your food choices (some energy drinks, for example) expose you to cadmium. - Dr. Iankowitz Note: Read more about zinc by clicking the link below . . .

Want to encourage healing, boost your immune system, and help protect against vision loss? You should consider zinc. This mineral plays an important role

10/01/2025

Until the FB CEO fact checks posts to minimize propaganda (medical, news, & political) I will refrain from posting on FB. 🙏🏽

02/01/2025

02/01/2025

Norovirus is NOT destabilized by alcohol sanitizers. You need to wash your hands VERY WELL (including under your nails) with SOAP and warm water (which also works for COVID prevention). I do not recommend bleach for hands as it is very drying. Hydrogen peroxide OR thorough hand washing is helpful.

Surfaces need to be cleaned by either bleach or hydrogen peroxide. Winter approaching brings flu, and all sorts of gastrointestinal irritation by a wide range of viruses. They are EASY to avoid when hand hygiene is part of your daily routing, particularly if you venture into stores for food, clothing, furniture etc.

19/12/2024

18/12/2024

Be mindful of your exposure to micro & nanoplastics.

17/12/2024

https://www.drweil.com/blog/health-tips/airplane-air/?utm_campaign=Weekend%20Tip%2012142024&utm_content=Weekend%20Tip%2012142024%20CID_a85c20779707e6fce29469258502d0d4&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Email&utm_term=How%20To%20Protect%20Your%20Health%20When%20Flying

The air quality in commercial aircraft is a real problem for both travelers and airline employees. The National Research Council found evidence suggesting

09/12/2024

Winter is upon us slowly but surely. Temperature fluctuations set us up for viral respiratory infections. Keeping up with Vitamin C may become a challenge for those watching their glucose. Here are a few recommendaitons - some of which are fit for soups and stews.

19/11/2024

https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/e-coli-o121.html

19/11/2024

Always wash your organic produce before eating it. "Organic" produce is often fertilized by raw animal manuer and may have E.Coli or other organisms on the surface. Root veggies need special care (potatoes, carrots etc.) and should be well washed and, ideally, at least steamed or otherwise cooked.. If you prefer to eat carrots raw, they must be peeled and well washed.