Michelle Obama Tackles Childhood Obesity (24 Feb 2010) I had to field a few line drives to the hot corner (third base) yesterday, after I wrote about Michelle Obama's plan to end childhood obesity, to which she no doubt knows the answer, since she's an attorney, hospital administrator and spokesperson. And of course, there is that all important Task Force, waiting to be appointed by the President.
The Obama Weight Loss Program (24 Feb 2010) I was up early this morning, watching one of the early morning talk fests and Michelle Obama was being glorified (I mean interviewed), by what's her name…Robin Roberts, who cooed and gushed at everything coming out of Michelle's mouth.
How To Win The Battle Over Cholesterol (24 Feb 2010) Back a few years ago, some cracks started forming in the giant shield wielded against cholesterol, which we were told was our mortal enemy, and had to be stopped at any cost. Just to give you an idea of how big that shield is, let me tell you that anti-cholesterol agents, or statins, bring in around 20+ billion dollars a year. Two examples of those type of drugs are Lipitor, or Crestor. There are many others, and 16 million Americans now take statins.
How Much Coffee Is Too Much (24 Feb 2010) Today, I thought I'd talk a bit about something Americans hold near and dear, and it isn't Obama, death, or taxes. I thought I'd write about this because of something someone told me yesterday, about someone I know pretty well, who is having a bit of a rough time communicating with his staff, particularly as it gets later in the day.
Suppository Legacies (05 Feb 2010) Last night, I spoke with another doctor with whom I went to medical school, many moons ago. He was a very funny guy--so funny, in fact, that I couldn't be in his study group...because his sense of humor broke my powers of concentration too often.
The Vertical Project. Why Increase Your Vertical Leap by 6-12 Inches, When You Can Double It?
Why You Should Ditch Soda And Diet Soda (05 Feb 2010) Yesterday, I told you that my recommendation would be to stop drinking coffee, so today I'm going to continue being a killjoy, and give you another recommendation, which is to stop drinking soda/cola/pop, or whatever it's being called these days. Where I grew up it was called soda, midwesterners call it pop, and southerners, cola. Whatever it's called, it isn't good for you.
Why You Should Eat Fat To Get Fit (26 Jan 2010) Recently, I have been following a continuing debate in the medical community about diet, and the amount of fat you should have in your diet. If you're a little bit like me, you wish that there was a magic pill that could take care of this, but nobody has that formula at present, and maybe we never will.
Can I Get My Omega-3's From Fish Tacos (25 Jan 2010) I got a question I got from a sincere young man in southern California, where fish tacos are a menu staple, around the beach. While we have plenty of beach where I live, I don't recall this being a menu staple anywhere that I frequent.
Huge Increase In Requests For Medical Wacky Weed (21 Jan 2010) If you ever heard reports on the news that California wants to legalize marijuana and tax it, here is one of the reasons why. In the 13 states where medical weed is legal, demand is increasing in phenomenal numbers.
How To Help Lower Your Chances Of Getting Prostate Cancer (15 Jan 2010) If you have a group of men over 50 gathered together, and you want to empty the room fast, start talking about prostate problems, including cancer. Most men just don't want to hear anything about the subject, and just talking about it makes them apoplectic.
Hoodia Diet The Cactus Miracle Pill (13 Jan 2010) Weight gain is now a more serious problem as obesity becomes more and more widespread. It has affected individuals of all ages from children to adults. Due to this more and more people are becoming desperate. Weight gain is not a social stigma anymore but a health problem. Due to this diet pills continue to make their way to desperate ears. Hoodia diet which is believed to come from a cactus plant claims to be the miracle pill that holds the answer to the pursuit for weight loss.
Tips On Acne Prone Skin Care (13 Jan 2010) If your skin is prone to acne you already know how challenging it can be to find the proper products, not to mention good advice, on how to best care for your skin. Finding good acne prone skin care is challenging but it's not impossible.
Will Your Brain Work Without Omega-3 Fats (11 Jan 2010) Over the weekend, I've been reading some very interesting books and studies about the effect of omega 3 fats on the brain. Now reading academic journals can be tough, but the way this latest information was laid out was very clear and concise.
What If You Have Never Exercised Before (11 Jan 2010) The question is: What if I have never exercised before?
If you have never worked out before, know little about exercise, or have become extremely deconditioned over the years, I suggest you start slowly...and gradually build up your exercise program over time as your endurance, strength, recovery and comfort
levels improve. Here are a few easy to follow suggestions, to get you started. These things will get you going, regardless of how out of shape you perceive yourself to be.
Walk more.
Natural Colon Cleansing (06 Jan 2010) Natural colon cleansing was also employed by the Ancient Greeks as part of their natural health regimen and their tradition. In the United States, colon cleansing was not popular until in the 1920s using tea, fruit, or colon irrigation.
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How To Ease Arthritis Pain (03 Jan 2010) Over the weekend, a question came in regarding fish oil and arthritis, and the person who wrote in wanted to know what foods to eat and what supplements would help with her arthritis problems.
Hemorrhoids Prevention (27 Dec 2009) Prevention of hemorrhoids is a matter that most people will not need to think hard about. Most patients of hemorrhoids have never suffered again from a return bout, so nobody really considers hemorrhoids prevention until they acquire one.
Artificial Sweeteners and Weight Loss (27 Dec 2009) A report crossed my desk this morning from some professors at Purdue that backs up something I heard on PBS about a month ago, and had forgotten about. I wanted to write about it then, but something else came up and was committed to paper instead.
What the two gents from Purdue found was that artificial sweeteners, (Aspartame, Splenda, Sweet and Low, and others), block your body's defense system against obesity. The more artificial sweetener you consume, the fatter you'll get.
The Most Effective Natural Cure On Earth (18 Dec 2009) I thought I would start out today by posing a question:
What is the most effective natural cure on earth?
Could it be broccoli? Or perhaps spinach?
A good number of people would say it's green tea.
Daily Skin Care To Avoid Signs Of Aging (12 Nov 2009) Experts in the beauty industry say that there are actually two effective ways of skin care to the aging skin: first is the artificial means and the natural means. The former can be done through plastic surgeries and through the use of products that contain chemicals that are believed to minimize the signs of aging and the latter would include measures to living a healthy lifestyle.
Golf Fitness Guide. Easy tips and techniques to quickly transform your game and add 20 yards to your drives!
