Should You Go Keto?
As I wandered through the mazes of bookshelves at my local public library last week, I was struck by the shelves upon shelves of diet books that were buried there. There must have been hundreds of them. Each one still dressed in a cover that hinted at its age. Each one representing the hard work […]
Trouble In Paradise
“Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace,” says the travel writer Paul Theroux. I was fortunate recently to get to spend some vacation time in the “Crossroads of the Pacific,” as the island chain is sometimes called. It’s a splendorous place filled with breathtaking beaches, enchanting sunsets, and flora and […]
Pillow Talk
Pillow menus are a thing. Really. Many high-end hotels now offer guests an array of different pillows to choose from that all promise a good night’s sleep. A few of the more common options might include:
The Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet
My patient population reflects the worldwide trend that more and more people are living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) than ever. There are several factors that help to explain the increased rates of this autoimmune joint disease. People are living longer, obesity has reached epidemic proportions (yes, fat accumulation promotes inflammation), microbial diversity in the GI tract […]
My Beef With Animal Protein
I have a beef with all the attention that protein is getting these days. Scan the grocery store shelves and you’ll see it listed on labels in every aisle. Scan the headlines in print and online and you see articles touting protein shakes to build muscle mass, protein powder to lose weight, and protein formulas […]
Fish Vs. Fish Oil
Finding health information you can trust is a daunting task these days. It’s particularly frustrating when a simple search yields vastly different expert opinions and conflicting scientific evidence. The truth is that the mainstream media loves this confusion because conflict is what keeps their viewers interested… but that doesn’t help you much.
Willpower Is Overrated
Willpower is a quality most people associate with success. The ability to avoid temptation is thought to be key to sticking to a wholesome diet, staying slim, and achieving many health goals. But what if I told you that the whole concept of willpower was overrated?
You Can’t Beat Beets
Did you hear about the guy who stopped eating vegetables? His heart missed a beet. Sorry… vegetarian joke.
Fish Oil, Probiotics And Childhood Allergies
Eating a good diet is not just good for you…it has a huge impact on the health of the next generation. The connection between what a mom eats and the health of her children is pretty well established. Here are several prenatal findings that numerous studies confirm:
Bright Lights At Night
Most people recognize that proper nutrition and plenty of exercise are health-promoting behaviors. But there’s a third factor that’s equally as important to your health, but it tends to get even shorter shrift in our society. Any guesses about what this all-important element of good health is? It’s my wife’s “drug of choice”…Yes, let’s hear […]
