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I’m Up 4 Pounds, Almost Never Happens

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I know I’ve been eating like a maniac over the past 3-4 weeks.

The rainy weather, and the stress of my daughter’s college choice and final weeks of high school, as well as my son’s visit have been intense.

But, I know the mistakes I’ve made:

  1. Too much animal food
  2. Too much sugar from desserts and alcohol
  3. Too much bread
  4. Too many restaurant meals and eating late
  5. Missed workouts and lack of sleep

So, today I took a longer walk than usual, did a longer workout than usual, and today I am eating light, and vegan macrobiotic for lunch, after skipping breakfast.… Read the rest

Avoid Most Restaurants If You Want To Live Past 60

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People are dropping like flies. True, Nelson Mandela is hanging on at 94, and Betty White is feeling just fine thank you very much.

But for each one of these, there are ten like Dennis Farina, James Gandolfini, Bonnie Franklin, and many more that died from drugs, alcohol, violence or suicide.… Read the rest

Pancreatic Cancer, Medical System vs. Macrobiotics

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Pancreatic cancer is a bummer. Here are some of the people we’ve lost that way:

  • Steve Jobs
  • Randy Pausch
  • Patrick Swayze
  • Michael Landon

Did you know that once someone is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, their one-year survival rate is:

  • 10% with conventional medicine
  • 52% on a Macrobiotic diet

Some ideas:

  1. Two servings of whole grains
  2. Reduce salt, baked foods, chicken, eggs and cheese
  3. Relax through meditation, nature walks and pets
  4. Avoid harmful chemicals in food and at home/work
For more ideas, Google “Macrobiotics for Cancer” or buy a book by Sherry Rogers, MD
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Get a Good Night’s Sleep (for S.P.)

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My new friend is a wonderful person. He is sensitive, smart, generous and has great taste.

Unfortunately, he’s feeling weak and depressed, after decades of living without discipline, and having only recently tasted life without privilege.

Luckily, he’s been to the mountaintop, and he has plenty of support.… Read the rest