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...]
Am I Against Macrobiotics?
Am I Against Macrobiotics? Before I answer that question, let me state that I am not only "for" macrobiotics. Well, let me restate that. Macrobiotics is not the only game in town that is correct. Macrobiotics is a really good idea, but its discipline may prove too difficult for some. The Preventive Medicine Center does not take care of "some" of the people who come to it, … [Read more...]
Vegetarians Can Be Strong Athletes
Vegetarians Can Be Strong Athletes No meat, no problem. That's the qualified conclusion of nutritionists asked whether athletes can be vegetarians and maintain their stamina. "Athletes and heavy exercisers absolutely can be vegetarians," said Gail Butterfield, a sports nutritionist in Palo Alto, Calif., who counsels Stanford University teams. "I would never discourage an … [Read more...]
Salt (Sodium), High Blood Pressure, Less than 12% Rule, and "Walking on Clouds"
She was a very intelligent and straightforward 50-year old African-American legal secretary from California. At 5'7", 207 pounds, her blood pressure was 180/104 when first was seen. I made clear to her how her personal choices were affecting her blood pressure, risk of stroke/dialysis/sudden death/heart attack, etc. horrors. She agreed to change. She returned for follow-up … [Read more...]