Bill Klar is a cancer survivor who attributes his health to his macrobiotic diet. He is usually teaching a course on different cooking techniques, and is currently offering an 5-week course on the Essentials of Whole Foods. This is designed to teach you how to live a healthy lifestyle by beginning with the most fundamental component of health: dietary … [Read more...]
Television interview on WTNH Connecticut Style
On Friday 7/29/11, H. Robert Silverstein appeared on WTNH Television's show "Connecticut Style" at 12:30. He talks about the essential biological requirements of the human body, and how following them more closely will help you lead a healthier life and reduce your risk of disease. These ideas are detailed in his recently re-written book, Maximum Healing: Improve Your … [Read more...]
"It Runs in the Family, and I’m Under Stress"
"It Runs In The Family, And I'm Under Stress" High blood pressure and diabetes "run" in her family. This 29-year old account processor for The AEtna first saw me when she was two months pregnant. Her weight was 176½ pounds and BP 110/60. 11 months later, her weight at 5'4" is 159 pounds" and her BP is 150/100. Her explanation for her blood pressure was "it runs in the family, … [Read more...]
Quick Healthy Eating
High Fiber-Low Cholesterol-Low Fat Quick and Relatively Healthy Eating For any item on this entire sheet that you are unfamiliar with, say to an employee in the natural food store "Please find for me...." these things. Breakfast: Quinoa: cooks in 10-15 minutes (or 1/2 the time if soaked overnight) on the top of the stove and is the ideal breakfast cereal. It is also … [Read more...]
Protein Myth
In the past, some people believed one could never get too much protein.In the early 1900's, Americans were told to eat well over 100 grams of protein a day. And as recently as the 1950's, health-conscious people were encouraged to boost their protein intake. The reality is that the average American takes in twice the amount of protein he or she needs. Excess protein has been … [Read more...]