"Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances of survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet" Sounds like something some rebel from the PETA organization might say, right? Or maybe someone like Paul McCartney or some other celebrity that goes around promoting vegetarianism. Maybe one of the doctors like Ornish or Bernard. Though they … [Read more...] about Thank you, Mr. Einstein
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The Answer to Health Care Reform…
When I accidentally stumbled upon a job as a fitness instructor almost 30 years ago, I really thought it was an opportunity to work at a fun yet mindless job. Jumping up and down, counting to 8, wearing some cute little "uniform" --it all seemed like such a refreshing (yet rather shallow) choice after working in mid-town Manhattan as a writer and being told I could advance … [Read more...] about The Answer to Health Care Reform…
To Meatout or Not to Meatout?….That it the Question
Yesterday, our local newspaper ran a good little local story about "The Great American Meatout." With a big expo today in Tamarac, I assumed today is the day it is observed, but when I googled it this morning, I found that it's actual date was the 20th--or 21st--generally coinciding with the first day of spring.. Beyond confusion over the day, it is also quite controversial … [Read more...] about To Meatout or Not to Meatout?….That it the Question
Another Big Pharma Warning…
"Let food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food." Hippocrates, the father of Western Medicine I would love to sit down with Hippocrates and discuss what has happened since 377 BC! Our western diets have changed everything. Now people have to take drugs to combat a laundry list of diseases that mostly arise as a result of our dietary choices. It might even be ok if … [Read more...] about Another Big Pharma Warning…
Happy “Pi” Day…
While I was busy gloating about longer days of sunlight, Kyle's girlfriend reminded me today is a holiday--"Pi' day--figures, she would know this--she is a pre-med student :) So along with celebrating an extra hour of sunlight (for most of all us in the US) we can also celebrate the date, 3.14, or "pi" day. Hey, any reason to celebrate is a good reason! Thanks Nicole. I … [Read more...] about Happy “Pi” Day…