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...]
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...]
Delicious, Low Heat, Slowly Cooked, Warm Veggies Can Easily Control Hunger
Delicious, Low Heat, Slowly Cooked, Warm Veggies Can Easily Control Hunger He was a 39-year old 240->219->235 pound man who was a 2 pack per day smoker and who also drank a "pot of coffee" a day. He considered his dietary "downfall" to be meats and cheeses. When he returned in follow-up, he had quit smoking, reduced his coffee to 1 cup per day, but in the process had … [Read more...]
The Simplicity of Berries & Plums & 26 Vegetables
The Simplicity of Berries / Plums & 26 Vegetables My patients get into trouble dietarily because of the combination of too much imagination and creativity. Therefore, I have simplified things so that it's easy for my patients to remember just "fruits, vegetables, and beans." That's why the most recent adaptation of my weight loss program is unlimited berries/plums, vegetables … [Read more...]