Study Shows Dairy Calcium May Play Role In Reducing Milkfat Absorption

The unique nutrient combination of calcium and milkfat present in dairy may play a key role in reducing fat absorption and may have the unique ability to maintain good cholesterol (HDL) while minimizing any increase in bad cholesterol (LDL). This is according to an article just published in the February issue of the British Journal of Nutrition. (more…)

Is Milk Making You Sick? The Modern Dangers of Milk You Must Be Aware Of

Why Milk from Certain Breeds of Cattle Is Toxic

In 2007, Dr. Keith Woodford wrote a book called Devil in the Milk. In this text, he explains exactly why milk from certain cows is far more toxic in the body than milk from ancient breeds of cattle.

Dr. Woodford is a Professor of Farm Management and Agribusiness at Lincoln University in New Zealand. In his book, he discusses the dangers of certain forms of casein in milk versus others. As you may expect, because dairy is such a large industry worldwide, Dr. Woodford has received a great deal of grief and badgering through the press for voicing his concerns about what he calls the “milk devil.” (more…)

Drink milk get breast cancer?

By Dr. Mercola

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. If you’re a woman, your chance of getting breast cancer in your lifetime is about one in eight.

Researchers at a breast cancer conference stated that up to one-third of breast cancers could be avoided by making different lifestyle choices, such as the foods you choose to eat.

There is one food you may be surprised to learn, that is directly linked to breast cancer—and that is pasteurized dairy in the form of milk or milk products. (more…)

Is Dairy Healthy? The Whole Story – Part 3

Pasteurization – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

I am going to assume that you all know that pasteurization is the method by which milk is heated to destroy bacteria that may cause harm, as I am not going to get into technicalities of what it is and the different techniques available. Anyway, it does seem all well and good right? It destroys harmful bacteria, making contamination almost impossible.  Is it really all it is cracked up to be, though? (more…)

Reverse osteoporosis – one of seven reasons why you should learn about lactoferrin

An old Ayurvedic (ancient Indian medicine) proverb says: “When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use; when diet is correct, medicine is of no need.” It’s tragically ironic that one of nature’s most medicinal foods is under attack – pure raw milk. But one of its most magical ingredients, lactoferrin, is now available in FDA approved supplement form. (more…)

Those Pathogens, What You Should Know

Remarks delivered at the Third International Raw Milk Symposium, May 7, 2011, Bloomington, Minnesota. See also Dr. Beals PowerPoint presentation from this event.

I wish to begin by saying that the real discussion of food, including raw milk, should focus on the undeniable values and benefits for our development and sustained health. Sally Fallon Morell has talked about those in her presentation, and my role here is to focus on the risk aspects, which are controversial. (more…)

Daily Supplementation of Milk-Based Phospholipids Improve Memory.

Stress refers to anything that disturbs an individual’s physical, mental, or emotional equilibrium. The body has numerous stress response mechanisms and stress can affect the body in many different ways. In fact the same form of stress might cause one individual to get a migraine, a second person to have an ulcer attack, and a third to have elevated blood pressure. Stress has been linked to a number of diseases including heart disease, cancer, and stroke. (more…)