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Be A Compassionate Warrior Against Cancer

What does it mean to take a holistic approach to cancer?

Vital Signs – Nutrition – Added Sugars Appear to Affect Cholesterol – NYTimes.com

Vital Signs – Nutrition – Added Sugars Appear to Affect Cholesterol – NYTimes.com. They sure do! I have been telling clients this for years: that what raises cholesterol is increased insulin resistance and a diet high in refined sugars and carbohydrates. It is not eating foods that contain cholesterol, like eggs, and it is notContinue reading “Vital Signs – Nutrition – Added Sugars Appear to Affect Cholesterol – NYTimes.com”

Surgery for Heartburn | Parade.com

Surgery for Heartburn | Parade.com. Surgery for heartburn is not necessary! In fact, neither is medication. I have never worked with a client who was not able to eliminate heartburn, GERD, acid reflux, or whatever else it is being labeled, simply by adjusting their nutrition. Doesn’t it make sense to take an approach that actuallyContinue reading “Surgery for Heartburn | Parade.com”

Vital Signs – How Much Exercise Prevents Weight Gain? – NYTimes.com

Research that says you must exercise an hour a day simply to maintain your weight is both misleading and depressing.

Really? – The Claim – For Better Muscle Tone, Go Lighter and Repeat – Question – NYTimes.com

It is better for your appearance, your weight, and your metabolism to lift heavier weights for fewer repetitions.

The Associated Press: Study: Breast-feeding would save lives, money

“startling results”? Really? via The Associated Press: Study: Breast-feeding would save lives, money. I hardly think it’s startling that breast feeding is a significant factor in the health of babies. Have we really so lost track of “the magnitude of health benefits” in feeding our children the food that was perfectly designed for them? InContinue reading “The Associated Press: Study: Breast-feeding would save lives, money”

Editorial – Lo-Sweet, Lo-Fat, Lo-Salt – NYTimes.com

…Statistics suggest that at the very least technology hasn’t helped much in our war on calories. At worst, it is leading us the wrong way — giving us license to indulge one more brownie and an extra bag of potato chips. via Editorial – Lo-Sweet, Lo-Fat, Lo-Salt – NYTimes.com. Indeed, processed and taste-enhanced foods trainContinue reading “Editorial – Lo-Sweet, Lo-Fat, Lo-Salt – NYTimes.com”

Rejuvenation! Class: Detox, Rebalance, Replenish

Feeling kind of blah? sluggish? heavy?
Still got those winter blues and an extra 5 or 10 pounds?
Want to clear up your skin, sleep better, and lose the belly?

Talk on Lyme Disease

This is for Monroe, NY residents only (not my decision – sorry!). Please join me if you are a resident of Monroe. This will take place 7:30PM at Smith Clove Park. We will be showing part of the award winning documentary Under Our Skin, discussion to follow.

Kombucha Tea Attracts a Following and Doubters – NYTimes.com

“I’m surprised people would pay to get this stuff,” Mr. Anderson said. “The kind you can buy tastes vinegary and dry, whereas the one you can make yourself is so incredibly delicious.” via Kombucha Tea Attracts a Following and Doubters – NYTimes.com. It’s true: making Kombucha yourself at home is so easy and inexpensive, andContinue reading “Kombucha Tea Attracts a Following and Doubters – NYTimes.com”