The Health Benefits of Meditation for Pregnancy and Birth In the past 30 years, more than 10,000 research papers and books have documented the benefits of noninvasive mind/body techniques for health, among which meditation is the most proven method. Childbirth meditation is the practice of meditation as a health enrichment method during the prenatal period, a calming pain … [Read more...]
The Planetary Health Food Pyramid, by Edward Esko
The Planetary Health Food Pyramid by Edward Esko Not long ago I was invited to speak at the offices of the Aetna Life Insurance Company outside Detroit. The speech was part of a corporate weliness program held during the employee lunch hour. My speech was scheduled to last about 30 minutes, after which a natural food lunch would be served.The audience would be made up of Aetna … [Read more...]
Coronary artery disease virtually preventable
Coronary Artery Disease Virtually Preventable Coronary artery disease and hypercholesterolemia (i.e. cholesterol levels of 150 mg/dl or higher) are diseases of genetic susceptibility, if people do certain things; namely, if they consume a diet high in calories, fatty foods (meat and poultry, dairy products, fast and fried foods), and white-flour baked goods and low in whole, … [Read more...]
Taking My Job and Your Life Seriously
Taking My Job And Your Life Seriously So many diseases are simply calorie related, regardless of the type of calories involved - whether it is protein, fat, sugar, carbohydrate or alcohol etc. I don't have an obsession with your and my being thin, but I do take my job seriously. In general, overweight, and that which causes it, is the most powerful predictor of diabetes, … [Read more...]
Making Decisions, Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind, and Trembling Before God
Making Decisions, Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind, and Trembling Before God Russell Crowe was nominated for an Academy Award for his sensitive and effective performance in the 2001 movie A Beautiful Mind. The beauty of the dialogue in that movie impressed me so much that I bought Sylvia Nasar's book. A particular Russell Crowe line in the movie struck me: "cognitive … [Read more...]