Artificial Sweetners May Cause Type II Diabetes in Some
Monday, May 10th, 2010My favorite science journal has to be Science News. It comes bi-weekly and it delivers synopsis of recent scientific findings in an easy to read manner. I’ve been getting it since 1984 and love it.
A recent (March 27, 2010) article entitled Stomach’s Sweet Tooth, talks about recent finding that show that not only does the [...]
Disturbing Trend – Phthalates
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010Over the years, I’ve lectured and at times ranted about the problem with phthalates in our environment. Well, I’m here to rant a little more because of a disturbing trend I’m seeing. When I get a call from a university medical center concerned with a dramatic increase in the number of under 30 year old [...]
I’m Back – With a Cautionary Tale
Friday, April 30th, 2010Sorry to all my loyal readers, it’s been an unusual year fraught with lots of stress. I had to deal with and get rid of all those distractions so I could concentrate on my blogs, podcasts and the like. Now that all that nonsense is over with, I can get back to the work at [...]
Additives to Remove From Your Diet
Thursday, July 9th, 2009Here’s a handy list of items that need removing from your diet. Read labels carefully and enjoy the good health you’ll achieve.
1. Sodium nitrite
2. BHA & BHT
3. Propyl gallate
4. Monosodium glutamate
5. Trans fats
6. Aspartame
7. Acesulfame-K
8. Food colorings (Blue & , Red , Green , Yellow )
9. Olestra
10. Potassium bromate
11. White sugar
12. Sodium chloride – This [...]
Podcast update
Friday, June 26th, 2009After another long hiatus, I’ve restarted my podcast and vow to keep up with a regular schedule. The latest interview is with Shari Kingston Adams who runs the Sykia Group, an educationbased marketing agency focused on the health lifestyles industry. For any health care professional who wants to improve their practice and increase the educational [...]
General News From the World of Science
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009Today’s blog is just a gathering of things I’ve learned recently while perusing the numerous journals I subscribe to.
A recent issue of The Lancet published a study that says that if your BMI (body mass index) is 30-35 which is the definition of moderate obesity, you can expect to have 2-4 years cut off of your [...]
The Tide Is Turning – Hotel Chains Going Green
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009The green revolution was always in my opinion, a movement that was going to gain momentum not just because it was the right thing to do but because it was also the smart economic way to go. This article is another example of how businesses are realizing that greening themselves is economically beneficial. In today’s [...]
DNA Testing – Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Thursday, April 9th, 2009DNA testing is the latest fad to hit the health market. Companies like Navigenics are selling test kits that will supposedly tell you if you have increased risks for developing a number of diseases like Alzheimer’s, breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, macular degeneration and many more. From there, you can make the appropriate lifestyle changes that [...]
Eat Local, Eat Better
Friday, April 3rd, 2009Eating locally is known to be better for our environment as well as our health and the local economy. The problem is finding those local co-ops, farmers markets and other resources. Well, look no further than the website Local Harvest. Here, you just type your city or zipcode into the search box and out comes [...]
A Green Site
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Yahoo, has a nice little site dedicated to promoting a greener environment. Try going to it to learn what you can do to improve our world.
One article I likedwas about water filters. It states that if a person were to get 8 glasses of water a day via bottled water, it would cost $1,400 a [...]