Natural Solutions to Nagging Back Problems

Summer is here! Sadly, most of us must work to finance vacations and monthly expenses.

With work, comes stress. Add to it the ever-increasing political, social and environmental struggles.

To reduce our stress, we turn to comfort foods. For some, it’s fruit juice, alcohol, coffee drinks, ice cream, chocolate or candy.… Read the rest

Do You Believe These Headlines?

Today’s Boston Globe reports that “Organic food may not be much healthier,” according to Stanford University doctors who reviewed past studies on organic versus conventional foods.

But, as with contracts, it’s important to read the fine print. The article also goes on to say:

  1. Organic produce had a 30% lower risk of containing detectable pesticide levels
  2. Germs in non-organic meas had a 33% higher risk of being resistant to multiple antibiotics
  3. Organic foods may be better for the environment and look and taste better

It is true that organic foods are often 1.5 to 3x the price of conventional foods, but with soaring cancer rates, as well as loss of many species and degradation of soil, water and air quality, it may be a price worth paying.… Read the rest

Your Face Tells Me Your Health

I met a friend today for coffee, and we caught each other up on life. It was nice.

My friend, like many others, is battling a weight problem. Not insurmountable, but it’s starting to show on his face. Remarkable technology. It’s called facial diagnosis.… Read the rest

What Do You Want From Me?

I like to blog. It helps me focus my thoughts for more success in my life. But I also want to help you.

Today, I have three thoughts. Please let me know which is most helpful or interesting to you. Thanks.… Read the rest

Carbs…Protein…Calcium…What’s It All Mean?

God did not intend us to be accountants. The key to being slim, healthy, attractive and happy is NOT keeping score, but living a balanced life. Unfortunately, our capitalist society makes it fairly difficult to find balance.

Few of us are properly trained in nutrition, fitness, cooking—including those with nutrition and medical degrees.… Read the rest