“During some of these conversations, the rigid doctor-patient divide fell away and I felt a human connection. In the best conversations, there were two adults in the room who respected on another. One, the doctor, had a wealth of knowledge about bodies in general and the other, me, had a wealth of information about oneContinue reading “It Took 12 Doctors to Solve the Mystery of My Tingling Fingers”
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Weight Loss Recommendations Not in Line with Current Science | David Perlmutter M.D.
“The low-carbohydrate diet was more effective for weight loss and cardiovascular risk factor reduction than the low-fat diet.” I never cease to be shocked by the large number of clients who come into my office with cardiovascular history or issues, having been told by their doctors to “stay on a low fat diet.” There isContinue reading “Weight Loss Recommendations Not in Line with Current Science | David Perlmutter M.D.”
Exercising but Gaining Weight – NYTimes.com
“…this study didn’t track the women’s eating and movement habits away from the lab…” Oh. My. Gosh. Really? The researchers are clueless as to why many women didn’t lose weight with an exercise program, but they didn’t consider how and what the women were eating? Weight loss is 85% nutrition. If there is really anyoneContinue reading “Exercising but Gaining Weight – NYTimes.com”
Indoor Tanning Poses Cancer Risks, Teenagers Learn – NYTimes.com
“A panel of experts convened by the World Health Organization found in 2009 that the use of sun beds before age 30 was associated with a 75 percent increase in the risk of melanoma. A 2012 study found a 15 percent increase in the risk of certain skin cancers with every four sessions in aContinue reading “Indoor Tanning Poses Cancer Risks, Teenagers Learn – NYTimes.com”
The Power of Sleep | TIME
More research, and additional support for why I call Sleep Health Essential #1.
10 Tips for a Happier Healthier 2015
I don’t know about you, but 2014 left me in a state of flux. It’s time, again, to re-evaluate, clarify, see how to best express your purpose and passion after the changes of the past year. Here’s a list I’ve developed to help me. I hope it helps you too.
Top 12 mistakes when eating ‘healthy’
this article was published as my Holistic Health column in The Times Herald Record Here are the top 12 mistakes I see right now, by people trying to eat healthier. Are you making any of them? I look at food journals every day, and what I see is that many people are still basing theirContinue reading “Top 12 mistakes when eating ‘healthy’”
My Radio Interview with Deborah Turner of Natural Awakenings
Have you listened to my recent interview with Deborah Turner of Natural Awakenings? As always, we had a rollicking far-ranging conversation. Take a listen here
Is America Ready for Healthy Convenience Food? – NYTimes.com
Does it really take more time to chop vegetables than to pick up take out? Is less time always our highest virtue? While this article raises some important issues, it misses others. From my perspective, the “virtue” of preparing food has little to do with class, and everything to do with healthier, better functioning mindsContinue reading “Is America Ready for Healthy Convenience Food? – NYTimes.com”
3 Reasons “Cheating” Does not work!
Hi Fran Sussman here from Sussman Holistic Services and fransussman.com I want to talk to you today about the concept of “Cheating”. If you have convinced yourself that a little “Cheating” is OK, there are three reasons that you might want to reconsider! First of all, like it or not, you cannot cheat your biochemistry.Continue reading “3 Reasons “Cheating” Does not work!”
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